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Matter Venture Partners Fund II

vc$450MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$450M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

12 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

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◆ Investment Thesis

Matter Venture Partners is a hands-on venture firm purpose-built to support founders developing HardTech — technologies that matter most in the actual world. The firm combines deep operational experience and relationships with industry leaders to substantially accelerate the process of bringing HardTech innovation to scale. Matter addresses the full stack of challenges a successful HardTech startup must solve: hardcore science and engineering problems, complex supply chain challenges, product-market fit at scale, and a sustainable financial model.

◆ About Matter Venture Partners

Matter Venture Partners Fund II backs early-stage HardTech startups across semiconductors, robotics, Physical AI, AI infrastructure, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, energy, and AI for science. The fund leverages strategic limited partners including ASML, TSMC, Quanta Computer, and the Development Bank of Japan as technology collaborators and early customers.

◆ Sectors

SemiconductorsRoboticsQuantum ComputingAI InfrastructureAdvanced Materials

◆ Stages

pre-seedseedseries-aseries-b

◆ Geography Focus

United StatesTaiwanJapanEuropeSingaporeSouth KoreaMexicoMiddle East

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Alex ZhangInvestorInvestor
Brock CsiraInvestorInvestor
Haomiao HuangFounding PartnerPartner
Meaghan O'NeillInvestorInvestor
Mel TangOperating Partner—
Mike IchiriuVenture PartnerVenture Partner
Wen HsiehFounding Managing PartnerManaging Partner

◆ Notable Investments

Path RoboticsLumafieldKargoCesium AstroAmbiqOuraBiostate.AIVoltaChipAgentsAnvil RoboticsRhoda AIEriduRhoda

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Matter Venture Partners Fund II invest in?

Matter Venture Partners Fund II invests in Semiconductors, Robotics, Quantum Computing, AI Infrastructure and Advanced Materials at the pre-seed, seed, series-a and series-b stages.

Which geographies does Matter Venture Partners Fund II focus on?

Matter Venture Partners Fund II focuses on United States, Taiwan, Japan, Europe, Singapore, South Korea, Mexico and Middle East, and is headquartered in United States.