Since its inception in 1977, Matrix Partners has
been dedicated to helping outstanding entrepreneurs build industry-leading technology companies.
With offices in the two major technology centers—Boston and Silicon Valley—Matrix
has developed an exceptionally strong network of contacts and entrepreneurial know-how.
Companies that have gone public out of the Matrix portfolio, where Matrix played a founding
role, have generated well over $100 billion of market value. These include Veritas
(Nasdaq:VRTS), Tivoli (acquired by IBM), ArrowPoint Communications (acquired by Cisco),
Alteon Web Systems (acquired by Nortel), Phone.com (Nasdaq:PHCM), SilverStream Software
(acquired by Novell), Sonus Networks (Nasdaq:SONS) and Sycamore Networks (Nasdaq:SCMR).
Matrix has enjoyed one of the highest rates of return in the industry over the past 20 years.
About Nicholas F. Beim
Nick Beim is a General Partner at Matrix Partners, one of the most respected venture capital firms in the United States. His work at Matrix focuses primary on Internet and software companies. Beim also serves on the boards of Gilt Groupe, Care.com, OATSystems, and Mazu Networks. His previous investments include JBoss. Prior to Matrix, Nick advised a variety of technology companies on strategic, operational and financial issues at McKinsey & Co and Goldman, Sachs.
Beim graduated from Stanford University and holds an M.Phil. from Oxford University, where
he was a Marshall Scholar. Nick also serves on the board of Endeavor, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in developing countries.
