Tim Barrows is a general partner at Matrix Partners, investing in technology start-ups for twenty-five years. He has led investments and served on boards, with over fifteen companies reaching successful exits.

What Tim can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Merrill Lynch White Weld · investment banking
  2. Matrix Partners · general partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

OnDisplayQihoo 360SilverStream SoftwareCloudZero

Focus

enterprise softwaresmb-focused business servicescommunicationssemiconductorsinfrastructure

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Who is Tim Barrows?

Tim Barrows is a general partner at Matrix Partners, investing in technology start-ups for twenty-five years. He has led investments and served on boards, with over fifteen companies reaching successful exits.

How much does Tim Barrows invest?

Matrix Partners has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

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What did Tim Barrows do before Matrix Partners?

investment banking at Merrill Lynch White Weld.

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