We believe people should be able to talk, via the internet, with the same level of privacy as a face-to-face conversation in their own home. We believe people should be able to communicate on their own terms; securely and in control of their data.
Now used by over 42 million individuals, companies and governments to protect their communication.
42M+
users worldwide
80K+
deployments
13M+
users on largest public deployment
500K+
users on largest commercial deployment
Building on the Matrix open standard for decentralised communication, we enable anyone to talk with everyone. No walled gardens, no vendor lock-in.
Only those in the conversation can see the conversation. Those in the conversation host the conversation, and keep the data. No service provider keeping tabs and no eavesdroppers.
From arranging family holidays, to building an open source project or delivering complex projects at work - everything is quicker when people work well together.
We’ve created a unique system that combines true end-to-end encryption, cross-signed device verification, an open decentralised network and digital self-sovereignty. Each one of those things is complex; delivering all four is an absolute mindboggle.
But we’ve done it, and hidden all that complexity behind a beautifully clean and usable interface. We’re in our element developing it; we hope you’re in your element using it.
Matrix is an open network for secure, decentralised communication, connecting 42M+ users over 80K+ deployments.
Governed by The Matrix.org Foundation, the Matrix protocol is an open standard with open source implementations, supporting a vibrant developer ecosystem. Element was founded by the team behind Matrix as a way to bring it to the mainstream.
CEO & CTO
Matthew is co-founder of Element and CEO/CTO, responsible for the technical direction and vision of the company. Matthew is also the technical co-founder of Matrix and a Guardian of The Matrix.org Foundation, the open source project that publishes the Matrix open standard for secure, decentralised, real-time communication. He has a degree in Computer Science and Physics from the University of Cambridge.
COO
Amandine is co-founder of Element, and COO. She deals with operations across the entire company. She is also co-founder and a Guardian of The Matrix.org Foundation, the open source project that publishes the Matrix open standard for secure, decentralised, real-time communication. Amandine has an engineering degree in Telecoms, Electronics and Computer Science from CPE Lyon and an EMBA from Rennes School of Business.
VP, Head of Element Matrix Services
Richard leads Element Matrix Services, the world’s largest Matrix hosting platform. He owns the strategic direction and roadmap of the SaaS platform and related services. Richard is focused on growing a robust global and scalable platform, combined with an app store of complementary products and services for the entire Matrix ecosystem. He holds a BSc in Biotechnology and an MSc in Biochemical Engineering from The University of Birmingham.
Head of Professional Services
Tom leads Element Consulting, which provides consulting and services to large organisations implementing Element and Matrix. He works to bring secure, decentralised, open source communication to the world by helping Element’s partners realise the power of Matrix within their communities and businesses. Tom has a MEng in Software Engineering from the University of Southampton.
VP, Head of Engineering Management
Neil is Head of Engineering Management at Element. His main responsibility ensuring the technical excellence and delivery of the Element engineering team, in other words, he is Head of Developer Happiness. He holds an MEng in Electrical and Information Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
