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Matter Labs
Other B2B Software · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2018
Engineering team passionate about liberty, blockchain, and math MoreLess
Matter Labs, a company at the forefront of blockchain technology, was founded with a vision to enhance the scalability and privacy of Ethereum. The company is best known for its development of zkSync, a Layer 2 scaling solution that leverages zero-knowledge proofs to enable faster and cheaper transactions on the Ethereum network.
The founders of Matter Labs, including Alex Gluchowski, embarked on this journey with a deep understanding of cryptographic technologies and a commitment to solving the scalability issues that have long plagued blockchain networks. Their innovative approach with zkSync has positioned Matter Labs as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem.
One of the significant milestones for Matter Labs was securing a major funding round, which provided the necessary capital to accelerate the development and deployment of zkSync. This funding not only validated the potential of their technology but also attracted attention from major players in the blockchain industry.
As Matter Labs continues to evolve, its focus remains on enhancing the capabilities of zkSync and expanding its adoption across various applications. The company's journey reflects a blend of technical innovation and strategic foresight, making it a notable entity in the ongoing evolution of blockchain technology.
Company overview
Matter Labs company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Employees
- 91
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 64.2
- Investment activity
- 10 companies · latest Aug 2024
- Capital deployed
- $62M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Valuation & funding
Matter Labs funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2022 | $200M | $800M | Dragonfly Capital Partners · Variant · Andreessen Horowitz · Blockchain Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES BOther financing | Nov 2021 | $50M | $200M | Placeholder · Dragonfly Capital Partners · Andreessen Horowitz | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Feb 2021 | $6M | $24M | Placeholder · Dragonfly Commerce · Union Square Ventures · Andreessen Horowitz | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Sep 2019 | $2M | $8M | Placeholder | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
Available revenue and workforce history. Fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18M | 0% | 91 |
| 2025 | $18M | 0% | 99 |
| 2024 | $18M | 0% | 119 |
| 2023 | $18M | +373% | 117 |
| 2022 | $3.7M | — | 56 |
Growth signals
Matter Labs website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Matter Labs is 4K monthly website visits, up 2.6% over the last three months. Matter Labs's team declined 8.1% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Matter Labs investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Fabric CryptographySan Francisco, United StatesPioneering a trustless future with custom chips designed for advanced cryptography
$132Mvaluation
Koi FinanceWest Bay, Cayman IslandsKoi Finance is a zkRollup DeFi Platform
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TRALASeoul, South KoreaGameFi platform integrating games, NFTs, token swap, staking, and community events with user-friendly UI/UX
$20Mvaluation
Thala LabsToronto, CanadaDeFi protocol building a decentralized, yield-bearing stablecoin and the liquidity provisioning layer on Aptos
$30Mvaluation
TevaeraOrlando, United StatesTransforming gaming with zkSync. Experience a comprehensive gaming ecosystem powered by ZK Stack for fun and fairness
$20Mvaluation
IncoNew York City, United StatesUnlocking the next frontier of Web3
$20Mvaluation
ClaveLondon, United KingdomSelf-custodial crypto wallet for secure investing, earning, and payments with no passwords or seed phrases
$6.4Mvaluation
GRVTSingaporeTrade on the next-gen hybrid derivatives exchange 100% self-custody
$76Mvaluation
LayerSwapYerevan, ArmeniaCrypto asset bridging between exchanges and networks.
$10Mvaluation
ZksyncAmsterdam, NetherlandsZkSync utilizes cutting-edge zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to scale Ethereum and make crypto accessible to the masses
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Talent graph
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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