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Matchstick Ventures

Minneapolis, US · 2 known investors

Find your way into Matchstick Ventures

1,803 people in our graph share verified history with the Matchstick Ventures team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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knows the team · via University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

Matchstick Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests seed-phase capital in technology startups, focusing on under-served ecosystems including Colorado/the Rockies, Minnesota/the North region, and the broader Techstars network. It provides founders with capital, mentorship connections, and content, typically writing first checks averaging $500k.

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Founders & leadership

RBRyan Broshar
Ryan Brosharin𝕏PartnerHe previously founded Techstars Minneapolis, served as Managing Director of the Retail Accelerator in partnership with Target, and co-founded Beta.MN and Twin Cities Startup Week.
NZNatty Zola
Natty Zolain𝕏Partner

Investors · 2

FoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M
Matchstick VenturesMinneapolis · $500K – $1.5M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Matchstick Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

NattyPartnerFounded Matchstick +1RyanPartnerFounded Matchstick

In the news

Saile Raises $2.2M Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round Led by Matchstick Ventures to Address Structural Gaps in Healthcare Staffing and Credentialing | Morningstarmorningstar.com · May 2026US startup Saile bags $2.2M led by Matchstick Ventures to unify staffing, credentialing, and payments for doctors — TFNtechfundingnews.com · May 2026Joining Matchstick – Nearly Nicolenearlynicole.com · May 2025Early-stage Colorado investor Matchstick Ventures announces new $55M fund - Denver Business Journalbizjournals.com · Sep 2021Foundry Group Leads $30M Seed Funding For Matchstick Ventures | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Sep 2019Matchstick Ventures raises $30M to back startups in the northern US and the Rockies | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Matchstick Ventures do?
Matchstick Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests seed-phase capital in technology startups, focusing on under-served ecosystems including Colorado/the Rockies, Minnesota/the North region, and the broader Techstars network. It provides founders with capital, mentorship connections, and content, typically writing first checks averaging $500k.
Who founded Matchstick Ventures?
Matchstick Ventures was founded by Ryan Broshar.
Who are Matchstick Ventures's investors?
Matchstick Ventures's investors include Foundry, Matchstick Ventures.
Where is Matchstick Ventures headquartered?
Matchstick Ventures is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.