Matter Venture Partners
Emerging managerSEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://www.mattervp.com
- HQ
- CA
Matter Venture Partners is a hands-on venture firm built to support founders developing HardTech technologies that matter in the real world. Its team includes Wen Hsieh, Founding Managing Partner, and Haomiao Huang, Founding Partner. Portfolio companies include Ambiq, which makes low power semiconductors; Eridu AI, focused on AI infrastructure; Kargo, building a common language for the supply chain; Lumafield, using 3D X-ray technology in manufacturing; and Path Robotics, building AI-powered robotic systems for welding.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Robotics, Semiconductors, Manufacturing | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | CA | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. Matter is a hands-on venture firm backing founders building HardTech, which combines hardware and software through hardcore science and engineering, to bring innovations to scale. Its portfolio spans semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing, AI infrastructure and supply chain software. Inferred from the firm's website and portfolio companies | 2025 | $450M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. Matter is a hands-on venture firm backing founders building HardTech, which combines hardware and software through hardcore science and engineering, to bring innovations to scale. Its portfolio spans semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing, AI infrastructure and supply chain software. Inferred from the firm's website and portfolio companies | 2023 | $300M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
03 · People across funds
- Wen Hsieh, Founding Managing Partner
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Alex Zhang, Investor
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Team)
- Brock Csira, Investor
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Team)
- Haomiao Huang, Founding Partner
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Team)
- Meaghan O’Neill, Investor
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Team)
- Mike Ichiriu, Venture Partner
Matter Venture Partners Fund II, L.P. (Team); Matter Venture Partners Fund I, L.P. (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.mattervp.com
- https://www.mattervp.com/contact
- https://www.mattervp.com/team
- https://www.mattervp.com/portfolio
- https://www.mattervp.com/
- https://www.mattervp.com/portfolio/path-robotics
- https://www.mattervp.com/portfolio/lumafield
- https://www.mattervp.com/portfolio/kargo
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026