Matter Venture Partners is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2023 that invests in hard tech startups — companies building deep technological solutions with significant engineering and scientific complexity. The firm closed its inaugural ~$300 M fund and provides capital, strategic relationships, and operational support to founders developing technologies in areas such as semiconductors, robotics, aerospace, AI and biotech-related hard tech.

• Hard tech and deep tech startups based in the United States or applicable markets.
• Companies with substantiated technology, prototypes, or early traction aligned with Matter’s sector focus.
• Founding teams capable of engaging in institutional venture capital processes

Deal Sourcing & Screening: Startups engage with the firm via direct outreach, networking, or referral; Matter screens opportunities aligned with its hard tech thesis. 

Due Diligence: The firm conducts technical, market, and team diligence to assess fit with its investment strategy. 

Negotiation & Term Sheet: If selected, Matter and the startup negotiate investment terms, valuation, and equity participation. 

Capital Deployment & Support: Upon closing, Matter deploys capital and provides operational guidance and ecosystem access to accelerate growth. 

Follow-On Rounds: Matter supports portfolio companies through future financing rounds and strategic scaling. 

✔ Venture capital funding across seed to Series B rounds.
✔ Strategic support and operational expertise tailored to scaling deep tech ventures.
✔ Connections to industry partners, customers, and technical networks in the hard tech ecosystem.
✔ Long-term investor relationships for follow-on funding.