Matter Venture Partners is a Silicon Valley-based HardTech and deep technology venture firm investing in the physical infrastructure of AI, including semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and energy. The firm partners closely with founders building at the intersection of AI and the physical world.
Matter Venture Partners invests in HardTech and deep technology companies building the physical infrastructure for AI, spanning semiconductors, robotics and industrial automation, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation energy systems.
The firm backs founders solving "Physical AI" challenges at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds and provides hands-on operational support across the semiconductor, electronics, and industrial supply chain. The firm invests from seed through growth stages.
In September 2026, Matter Venture Partners announced the final close of Matter Fund II at $450 million, its second flagship fund.
The fund was backed by a group of strategic limited partners including ASML, the Development Bank of Japan, Kleiner Perkins, Nitto Denko, Quanta Computer, Resonac, Sojitz, and TSMC, reflecting the firm's deep ties to the global semiconductor and advanced manufacturing supply chain.
Leadership
Matter Venture Partners was founded in 2023 by Wen Hsieh (Founding Managing Partner, formerly a partner at Kleiner Perkins), Haomiao Huang (Founding Partner), and Mel Tang (Founding Operating Partner & CFO).
Investment Strategy
The firm targets founders building at the intersection of AI and the physical world, including semiconductors, robotics, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and energy, and pairs capital with hands-on operational support and access to its network of strategic corporate partners across the global electronics and industrial supply chain.
Notable Investments
Notable Exits
Wen Hsieh, Founding Managing Partner
whsieh@mattervp.com
Haomiao Huang, Founding Partner
hhuang@mattervp.com
Mel Tang, Founding Operating Partner & CFO
mtang@mattervp.com
Mike Chiriu, Venture Partner
michiriu@mattervp.com
Brock Csira, Investor
bcsira@mattervp.com
United States
