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venture arm · Matchstick VenturesMinneapolis, US · 3 known investors
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Matchstick Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across the Colorado/Rocky Mountain and Minnesota/North regions, as well as through the Techstars network. The firm provides capital, connections, and mentorship to ambitious entrepreneurs in underserved startup ecosystems.
Founders & leadership
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Ryan BrosharFounder & InvestorRyan Broshar founded Matchstick Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm, and previously founded the Techstars Minneapolis program as Managing Director of the Retail Accelerator in partnership with Target; he is also a co-founder of Beta.MN and Twin Cities Startup Week.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-Seed RoundMay 2026Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeedSep 2019
Foundry Group (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Matchstick Ventures do?
- Matchstick Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across the Colorado/Rocky Mountain and Minnesota/North regions, as well as through the Techstars network. The firm provides capital, connections, and mentorship to ambitious entrepreneurs in underserved startup ecosystems.
- Who founded Matchstick Ventures?
- Matchstick Ventures was founded by Ryan Broshar, Natty Zola.
- Who are Matchstick Ventures's investors?
- Matchstick Ventures's investors include Eden Road Capital, Flyover Capital, Foundry.
- Where is Matchstick Ventures headquartered?
- Matchstick Ventures is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.