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Matrix Partners company history timeline

1982

In 1982, Ferri and Hellman split ways and Ferri went to focus on early-stage companies, forming Matrix in Boston, Massachusetts while Hellman founded the San Francisco-based private equity firm, Hellman & Friedman which focused on later-stage firm investments.

1985

In 1985, Matrix raised its first institutional private equity fund.

2001

In 2001, Matrix Partners completed fundraising for Matrix Partners VII, a $1 billion venture capital fund.

2006

In 2006, Matrix also raised a separate $150 million India fund.

2009

In July 2009, Matrix raised Matrix IX fund with $600 million.

2018

As of 2018, the firm has raised eleven U.S venture capital funds and five China focused funds.

2021

In November 2021, The Wall Street Journal reported that Matrix Partners is a major investor in Chinese semiconductor firms, raising United States national security concerns.

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1977
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