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Minneapolis · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Also known as MATCHSTICK VENTURES, LLC
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Investment thesis
Matchstick Ventures focuses on pre-seed and seed stage startups built outside the traditional coastal tech hubs, believing great companies can be built anywhere. Founded by former entrepreneurs who started, scaled, and exited their own companies, the firm emphasizes a founder-first, relationship-driven approach, building deep and enduring relationships with the founders it backs. It contributes not only capital but also its experience and network to help founders realize their ambitions. Since 2015 the firm has invested in over 100 companies that have collectively gone on to raise billions.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Matchstick Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 109 of 175 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×34SaaS ×34Enterprise Software ×21E-commerce ×18Fintech ×18Consumer ×16Logistics & Supply Chain ×14Future of Work ×11
HQs:United States×102Canada×3China×1Finland×1India×1Portugal×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 61 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×362 founders×163 founders×54+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 71 founders with education data
University of Colorado Boulder ×5University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business ×4University of Minnesota ×4Brown University ×3Harvard Business School ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3UMN Carlson School of Management ×3University of Southern California ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 64 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×23Computer Science ×12Engineering ×11Finance & Accounting ×10Economics ×8Physics ×3Politics & Policy ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 79 founders with career history
VictorOps ×3Zed Industries, Inc. ×3E-Cell, IIT Hyderabad ×2Genesis Centre ×2Oracle ×2Pivotal Labs ×2Precog ×2RightNow ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD · 18 hold an MBA (of 73 with degree data)
Investments · 175 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 52024 · 62023 · 22022 · 52021 · 82020 · 12019 · 12018 · 22017 · 12016 · 12015 · 337 dated
Buncha is a social commerce platform that delivers groceries and products from favorite stores on a neighborhood-based schedule.
CleantechConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainHopkins, US
Co-investorsStarting LineTechstarsUnusual VenturesAssembly VenturesFoundryMu Ventures+1 more
Frate provides an AI-powered, exchange-first returns portal for Shopify brands, automating the returns process while offering fraud detection, smart routing, and recommerce options.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechAustin, US
Jake GoodmaninBailey Newton(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardYenn Lei(Director)
Board seatRyan Broshar· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central Llc2048 VenturesBetter VenturesWhitecap Venture Partners
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Upsie offers consumer protection plans for devices, positioned as an alternative to plans sold by retailers and manufacturers, with lower prices, transparent coverage terms, and 24/7 claims service.
ConsumerFintechInsurTechBurnsville, US
Clarence Bethea(Founder & Executive Chairman)inWill(CEO)Katie(VP of Customer Experience)Chad(VP Growth Marketing)Jame(VP of Engineering)Rob(VP of Repair Operations)
Board seatRyan· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstarsBackstage CapitalGeodesic CapitalM25True Ventures
Airspace Link provides a unified platform (AirHub Portal) for airspace security, drone operations management, and air traffic coordination, serving government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises operating unmanned aircraft systems.
Defense TechGovTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsNorthville, US
Michael Healander(Executive Officer, Director)inDillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesAssembly VenturesAvanta VenturesID VenturesLudlow VenturesMichigan Rise+5 more
HealthtechHR TechInsurTechDenver, US
Co-investorsTechstarsUlu Ventures
TreviPay provides a managed B2B payments and trade credit platform that lets enterprise sellers offer net terms and Pay by Invoice, with AI-enhanced underwriting, invoicing, and accounts receivable automation across channels and ERPs.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMinneapolis, US
MICHAEL T. NOBLE(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsTTV Capital
Denver, US
Co-investorsPure VenturesTechstarsUrania VenturesCantos VenturesDolby Family VenturesStout Street Capital+1 more
A software studio that builds digital products, including a Portuguese wine directory, a pet care services booking platform, a scuba diving log and dive-spot exploration app, and a local digital innovation hub for Santo Tirso, Portugal.
ConsumerMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSSanto Tirso, PT
Co-investorsTechstars
Automate Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group offering specialized, insurance-accepted care delivered remotely from patients' homes with continuity from a dedicated doctor.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsHeadwater Ventures
Base provides executive assistant placement and support services, and builds technology to help executive assistants and leaders work more effectively together.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Paige McPheely(Founder)inCasey Putschoegl(Founder)inSara Altuna(CEO)in
Co-investorsBIP VenturesGROOVE CAPITALHigh Alpha
Benny is a Madison, Wisconsin fintech startup that lends employees cash to fully fund their Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) contributions, recouping funds from resulting stock gains.
FintechMadison, US
Co-investorsTechstarsJapan Angel Fund
An online coding school that teaches technical skills to learners worldwide through practical, problem-solving-focused courses.
Developer ToolsEdTech
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Blueprint is a product team that was acquired by David's Bridal in August 2018 and focuses on delivering user experiences within the bridal industry.
ConsumerFintechMarketplacesSeattle, US
Nevin Shetty(Executive Officer, Director)inElizabeth Ellingson(Executive Officer, Director)
Boardj P Whaley(Director)
Borrowing Magnolia is a marketplace platform that connects women who own wedding dresses with brides-to-be seeking to borrow dresses for their weddings.
Circular EconomyMarketplacesArlington, US
Catherine Ashley Steele(Manager)Elizabeth Calvert Freeman(Manager)Stephanie Alice Olvey(Manager)
Co-investorsTechstars
Branch is a workforce payments platform that accelerates wage payments to employees and provides financial services.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechMinneapolis, US
Atif Siddiqi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAct One VenturesBonfire VenturesGeneral AtlanticGreat North VenturesTechstarsAddition+7 more
Branch designs and sells ergonomic office furniture, including office chairs and standing desks, aimed at both work-from-home individuals and companies furnishing team workspaces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Verity Sylvester(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlate PartnersCrosscut VenturesMaywic Select InvestmentsSuperAngel.FundAdditionAgya Ventures+11 more
Branch (branch.gg), a Web3 gaming company; the supplied sources contain no substantive information about it.
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesHomebrewAgya VenturesAlate PartnersCrossCutMarch Capital Partners+4 more
San Francisco, US
Atif Siddiqi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardVicki Lin(Director)Andy Jenks(Director)TOM MCGOVERN(Director)BRETT BREWER(Director)JAMES ARMSTRONG(Director)
Co-investorsCrosscut VenturesCrossCutHyde Park AngelsMarch Capital Partners
Columbus, US
Ryan Moore(Founder)inANDREW KNIGHT(Executive Officer, Director)MATT ARMSTEAD(Director)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstars
Clicktivated transforms existing video content into interactive, clickable experiences that capture viewer intent signals and enable performance measurement.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail TechBirmingham, US
JOHN BOWEN(Executive Officer)CHRISTOPHER ROEBUCK(Executive Officer, Director)JOSEPH ROEBUCK(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
CometChat provides communication infrastructure for chat, voice, and video interactions embedded within applications across 163 countries.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSBoulder, US
Anant Garg(Director)inAnuj Garg(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsRange VCService Provider CapitalSilicon BadiaTechstarsiSeedSignal Peak Ventures
Cooklist provides AI shopping agents for grocery retailers, including an embedded conversational assistant that plans meals and fills carts, an intent-based agentic search engine, and an MCP server that connects a grocer's catalog to off-platform AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRetail TechDallas, US
Daniel Vitiello(Executive Officer, Director)inBrandon Warman(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsMercury FundTechstarsREVTECH
Bazaarvoice provides a platform for user-generated content such as customer reviews and ratings, and operates a retailer network that lets brands syndicate reviews across shopping sites.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSAustin, US
Nick Shiftan(Executive Officer, Director)inApu Gupta(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardHarry Weller(Director)Dayna Grayson(Director)Patrick Chung(Director)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesCapital FactoryCorsa VenturesDundee Venture CapitalFloodgateMarlin Equity Partners+4 more
Dalton Mills provides software tools for home service operators to manage their businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSWestfield, US
Todd Saunders(Executive Officer, Director)inSean Bave(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Frankel(Director)in
Co-investorsFounder Collective
DataRobot develops an AI and machine learning platform that automates model development and deployment for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Jeremy Achin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTom de Godoy(Co-Founder and Former Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardHarry Weller(Director)Christopher Lynch(Director)in
Co-investorsAMK Investment OfficeB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBallistic VenturesCisco InvestmentsConnetic Ventures+35 more
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Dynepic operates a skills-based platform offering on-demand learning, mentorship, and credentialing tools for individuals and creators in a knowledge-based economy.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechFuture of WorkIoTFolly Beach, US
Krissa Watry(Executive Officer, Director)inJacqueline Arn(Executive Officer)in
BoardDavid Wyman(Director)Christine Osborne(Director)Lenna MacDonald(Director)
Co-investorsCapital A PartnersGood Growth CapitalJohnson Venture PartnersTechstars
Edify develops learning software programs focused on music education and AI-personalized reading.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechBoulder, US
Jacob Zax(Director, President and Chief Executive Officer)inRhys Lindmark(Director and Treasurer)inZachary Sulsky(Director and Secretary)
Co-investorsTechstars
Entravia offers workflow software for the PEO (Professional Employer Organization) industry, letting PEOs and brokers collect employer and census data through one secure intake, normalize unstructured documents into quote-ready submissions, and distribute them to multiple providers in parallel.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSEdina, US
Kasey Devine(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITALService Provider CapitalM25
ATTOM (formerly Estated) provides a property data API that gives developers access to comprehensive real estate datasets covering over 160 million U.S. properties, including ownership, valuations, mortgage information, demographics, and market analytics.
Data & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSKelowna, CA
Co-investorsTechstars
Findmeashoe provides an AI computer-vision system that recommends shoe sizes and fit quality from one or two smartphone photos of a customer's foot, building a personalized 3D foot profile matched against scanned 3D models of footwear.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechBengaluru, IN
Co-investorsTechstarsVenturEast
Fiveable provides AI-powered exam preparation for AP classes, offering practice questions with automated scoring and personalized study tools for high school students.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMilwaukee, US
BoardAmanda DoAmaral(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCraig Schedler(Director)
Co-investorsBBG VenturesOwl VenturesProgressionSerena VenturesSwell PartnersUnion Square Ventures (USV)+4 more
Flashfood is an app that connects shoppers with discounted fresh produce, meat, and other grocery items at local stores, offering savings up to 50% while reducing food waste.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechToronto, CA
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesS2G InvestmentsTechstars
Flytedesk builds software that colleges use to manage on-campus media operations and connect student audiences with national brands.
AdTechEdTechFintechMarketing TechSaaSBoulder, US
Alex Kronman(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMatthew Entenza(Director)Sally Brophy(Director)Alda Abbracciamento(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
The site (branded JonalisBlog.com) publishes guides, news, and lore articles about the video game World of Warcraft, covering gameplay strategies, PvP, and in-game gold spending for players of all levels.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsChloe CapitalKokopelli Capital
Goally builds a dedicated tablet device and app suite for toddlers and young children (ages 2-8), offering visual schedules, chore charts, reward systems, and interactive lessons for executive function, emotional regulation, speech, life skills, and early education.
Digital HealthEdTechHardwareIoTLouisville, US
Sasidhar Movva(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDaragh Brangan(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Co-investorsKokopelli CapitalTechstars
Great Sky develops physics-based computational intelligence and AI systems built from foundational research.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareBoulder, US
Jeffrey Shainline(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Wade(Director)in
BoardTom Biegala(Director)in
Co-investorsBison VenturesMythos Ventures Management, LlcOlive Tree CapitalRange VCService Provider CapitalWireframe Ventures+3 more
Haekka delivers microlearning training modules integrated into workplace communication tools like Slack for employee onboarding, compliance, security awareness, and skills development.
CybersecurityEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechOak Creek, US
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesKokopelli CapitalService Provider CapitalTechstarsRange VCThe Fund
Jira Service Management is a ticketing and help desk platform that enables teams to manage support requests, automate workflows, and track performance across multiple channels including email, chat, and portals.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBoulder, US
Co-investorsAccelAccess Venture PartnersFirstMile VenturesHeavybitKokopelli CapitalNext Frontier Capital+3 more
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Helio Home provides home electrification services for homeowners in Colorado's Front Range region.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsMission One Capital
High Alpha is a venture studio that co-creates and funds enterprise software startups, partnering with founders to launch and build new companies.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
Scott D. Dorsey(Member of Board of Managers.)inKristian Andersen(Co-founder)inScott Dorsey(Co-founder)inEric Tobias(Co-founder)Mike Fitzgerald(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsEmergence Capital PartnersFlow CapitalFoundryHyde Park Venture PartnersEmergence CapitalGravity+4 more
E-commerceSuperior, US
CHRISTIAN BRAUN(FOUNDER)in
BoardJUD VALESKI(Director)JOSH SCOTT(Director)
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesTechstars
HomeSpotter provides mobile and marketing software for real estate brokerages, teams, and agents, including automated listing ads across Facebook, Instagram, and the web, digital open house lead generation, and branded MLS search apps.
Marketing TechPropTechSaaSMinneapolis, US
Aaron Kardell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Dalvey(Director)in
Co-investorsBrightstone Venture CapitalSandalphon Capital
Honest Jobs helps currently and formerly incarcerated people find employment through a job placement platform.
HR TechImpact & Social GoodColumbus, US
Harley Blakeman(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsThe Colorado Impact FundWorking Capital Fund
Inspectorio provides a supply chain management platform for brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers to manage production operations with emphasis on quality assurance, responsible sourcing, traceability, and supplier relationships.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMinneapolis, US
Carlos Moncayo(Co-founder)inFernando Moncayo(Co-founder)inLuis Moncayo(Co-founder)inDavid Klein(Co-founder)inAlberto Moncayo(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsInsight Partners
Intelligems builds AI agents that optimize ecommerce storefronts by automatically making real-time decisions about pricing, offers, content, and promotions to maximize conversion and profit from incoming traffic.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSDenver, US
Adam Kitain 💎(Founder)inDrew Marconi 💎(Founder)inAndrew Raftery(Head of Data, ML, and AI)inDaniel Heck(Director)in
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalHawke VenturesMaropost VenturesStage 2 CapitalSuperAngel.FundTechstars+1 more
IronCore Labs provides application-layer encryption tools for engineering teams building AI applications and multi-tenant SaaS on sensitive data.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBoulder, US
Patrick Walsh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBob Wall(Founder)inRobert Hall(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardJudson Valeski(Director)Richard Harjes(Director)in
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesHilltop Venture PartnersNext Frontier CapitalTechstarsNext Frontier VentureV1 VC
Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Christine Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Caroline Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardJoanne Wilson(Director)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalTechstars
FintechInsurTechDenver, US
Co-investorsAmplio VenturesATX Venture PartnersFinancial Venture StudioRestive VenturesTechstarsAccion Venture Lab+1 more
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Kapta is a CRM platform built for account management teams to handle customer retention, expansion, and revenue forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechBoulder, US
Ben Blasko 📅(Founder)in
Co-investorsRally Ventures Management, LlcTechstars
Minneapolis, US
Dorothy P. Graff(Executive Officer, Director)Mary Fallon(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardDouglas W. Nichols(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAlpaca VCCorigin VenturesOrigin Ventures
Kipsu provides a frontline customer experience platform that lets service teams engage customers through real-time messaging (texting, in-app, and social channels), performance analytics, and sentiment analysis.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSMinneapolis, US
CHRISTOPHER SMITH(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMARTY LEESTMA(Director)GEOFF DUTTON(Director)
Co-investorsRally Ventures Management, Llc
Landline operates a premium airport shuttle service that connects travelers from regional cities to major airports, letting passengers check bags and clear TSA security closer to home before boarding buses that drop them at the airport.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityFort Collins, US
David Sunde(Chief Executive Officer)inBen Munson(Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)
BoardMasha Khusid(Director)inGreg Bettinelli(Director)Stuart Lander(Director)
Co-investorsDrive CapitalMucker CapitalUpfront VenturesUpfront Secondary
Landline operates remote, off-premise security screening checkpoints for commercial aviation, integrating booking, secure ground transport, and baggage check-in so passengers clear security in dedicated terminals and arrive airside for their connections.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsUpfront Ventures
Learn to Live offers online, evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programs, live clinician coaching, crisis response, and mindfulness tools for common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMinneapolis, US
Russell Morfitt(Executive Officer, Director)inDale Cook(Executive Officer, Director)inKyle Rolfing(Director)
BoardJohn Uribe(Director)Randall Burns(Director)
Co-investorsCorewell Health Ventures
Liminal is a custody and wallet infrastructure platform for institutions, offering wallet-as-a-service, an automation engine, institutional staking, and bank-grade digital asset custody with built-in compliance tools.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityFintech
Co-investorsBalaji SrinivasanSandeep NailwalBetter CapitalFin CapitalElevation CapitalHigh Alpha+1 more
Localcrate.com publishes curated best-of lists, product reviews, and verified sales and deals across consumer product categories.
ConsumerE-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsFirebrand Ventures
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Localize provides a translation management platform with AI-powered content management, automated delivery, and multilingual capabilities for application developers and business users.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSKingston, US
Brandon Paton(CEO)in
Co-investorsAmino CapitalKima VenturesTechstars
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Locate.ai helps brands identify and secure optimal retail or commercial real estate locations using artificial intelligence and real estate advisory services.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyPropTechRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Stephen Quinonez(Founder)inPeter Hu(Executive Officer, Director)inJOSEPH LEE(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardANDREW SACK(Director)
Co-investorsMetaPropMetaProp VenturesTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechMountain View, US
Paul Cothenet(Founder)inAnselme Le Van(Founder)
Co-investorsTechstarsBenhamou Global VenturesBGVFelicis Ventures
Maggie's Refuel is developing a gas station concept positioned as a more pleasant alternative to conventional stations.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesMucker Capital
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.
Sector AgnosticMinneapolis, US
Ryan Broshar(Partner)inNatty Zola(Partner)in
Co-investorsFoundry
Maxwell provides software solutions for mortgage lenders, including point-of-sale, loan fulfillment, and due diligence tools designed for small to midsize community lenders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSaaSDenver, US
Evan Einhorn(President & Founder)John Paasonen(Co-founder & CEO)inRutul Dave(Co-Founder / CTO)in
Co-investorsCohen CircleCurql Collective, LLCNext Level VenturesPrudenceTechstarsThirdstream Partners+3 more
MeetMindful is an online dating site, part of the Conscious Dating Network, that connects spiritually aware, eco-minded, and holistic singles seeking meaningful relationships.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialWellness & FitnessDenver, US
Amy Baglan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsTechstarsNelstone Ventures
Mentium builds AI-powered digital worker agents that automate back-office logistics tasks such as invoice matching, accounts payable, and carrier payment auditing for freight brokerages and transportation companies.
Co-investorsLerer Hippeau
Milk Moovement provides real-time software for managing dairy supply chain operations, enabling stakeholders across the dairy industry to access shared data and make coordinated decisions.
AgTechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHalifax, CA
Jon King(Founder)inRob Forsythe(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstarsBread Butter VenturesDynamo VenturesSOSV+2 more
Modern Adventure organizes curated group and private travel experiences—including culinary and cultural tours often led by celebrity chefs, designers, and other creatives—to destinations such as India, Georgia, and Vietnam.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalityLos Angeles, US
Luis Vargas(Founder)in
Getro builds software that helps organizations tap their networks to make referrals and introductions, aimed at venture capital funds, chambers of commerce, and universities managing large communities.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsInsight PartnersSalesforce VenturesStripesVerissimo Ventures
InsurTechDenver, US
Co-investorsDnx VenturesFrontier Venture CapitalMetaProp VenturesService Provider CapitalTechstarsThompson Hutton, LLC+3 more
Onward builds AI-powered applications aimed at enhancing employee performance and automating workflows for its business customers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Girish ReddyinPrabhu PalanisamyinNikolas Huebecker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlassian VenturesGingerbread CapitalCiti VenturesCorrelation VenturesLerer HippeauTTV Capital
Onward operates a marketplace that matches freight brokers and shippers with box-truck carriers based on real-time truck capacity, focusing on final-mile delivery.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDenver, US
Kevin Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)Klint Price(Executive Officer)Elliott Grafton(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAdam Burrows(Director)in
Co-investorsRange VCService Provider CapitalTechstarsRange Technology VenturesRevolutionSpringTime Ventures
Optera provides carbon management and climate compliance software for corporate sustainability teams, with AI-powered tools for emissions reporting and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesMucker CapitalNext Frontier CapitalTech Square VenturesValo VenturesFuture Planet Capital+1 more
Orderly Health uses AI and machine learning to process provider roster updates and maintain a centralized provider directory, improving the accuracy and reliability of healthcare provider data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechDenver, US
James Dickhoner(Founder)inKevin Krauth(Founder)inNathan Cohen
Co-investors500 GlobalMAVA VenturesTechstars
Travel & HospitalityDenver, US
Devon TivonaLianne HaugSam Felsenthal
Co-investors500 GlobalTechstarsUpslope VenturesBessemer Venture Partners
Pana offers dollar-denominated accounts that let users open an account from their phone using a passport or ID, and send, receive, and manage money internationally with fee-free transfers between users.
FintechMiami, US
Piero del Risco(Founder)inLuis Peña(Founder)in
Co-investorsAspira CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersPixel Perfect VenturesY Combinator500 GlobalTechstars
Paperstack provides revenue-based financing and financial tools to direct-to-consumer and retail e-commerce brands that need working capital.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFintechNew York, US
Vadim Lidich(Co-founder & CTO)inAssel Beglinova(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsGaingels
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Players Health provides insurance and risk management solutions for sports organizations and athletes across amateur, K–12, fitness, and college levels.
FintechHealthtechInsurTechSports TechWellness & FitnessMinneapolis, US
Co-investorsEos Venture Partners LimitedMastryMosaic General Partnership, LLCRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.TechstarsRPM Ventures+2 more
PreFix offers a membership-based home maintenance service that coordinates repairs, preventive maintenance, and contractor access for homeowners.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerIoTMarketplacesPropTechAustin, US
James Bilodeau(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkFirebrand VenturesForefront VentureMoonshots CapitalNewlin Ventures+1 more
Presta is a platform that provides end-to-end loan process management, enabling users to originate, underwrite, close loans, send disbursements, and receive monthly payments.
FintechCleveland, US
Peter Truog(Founder)in
Co-investorsDistributed VenturesTechstarsZeal Capital PartnersThe Fund
Perimeter is a vendor risk management platform that automates security assessments, continuously monitors vendor attack surfaces, and uses AI to extract and verify security information from vendor responses.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMinneapolis, US
Dan Gardner(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Ramp USA makes customizable wheelchairs designed for comfort and independence, built for both on-road and off-road use.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareMedical DevicesSan Antonio, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Reema Health provides a personalized, community-based care model that connects people to health care and social support services in their local communities.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthMinneapolis, US
Justin Ley(CEO)inMatt(Chief Product Officer)
BoardHelen Ciesielski(Director)inMatthew Swanson(Director)Ellen Herlacher(Director)inAmon Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsDigitalis VenturesGROOVE CAPITALHC9 VenturesHeadwater VenturesLRVHealthMaC Venture Capital+3 more
A home safety resource that reviews and recommends locks and protection equipment for homeowners, offering research-based guidance on selecting and installing security gear.
ConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment
Teddy B. Miller(Founder)John Peters(Content Editor)Justin Williams
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Rival IQ, founded in 2012, provides social media analytics software that helps marketers find, analyze, and act on their social media data.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSSocialSports TechSeattle, US
John C. Clark(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Seth B. Pollack(Executive Officer, Director)Seth W. Bridges(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas A. McCann(Director)Rival IQ
Co-investorsUpslope Ventures
Saile is a marketplace and credentialing platform for clinicians (physicians, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs) to find locums, telehealth, per diem, consulting, and clinical AI gigs directly from facilities without recruiter agencies.
Future of WorkHealthtechMarketplaces
Co-investorsHeadwater Ventures
Austin fintech that sold automated accounting software to SMBs, raised ~$103M, and wound down operations in 2020.
FintechAustin, US
Kurt Rathmann(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kurt Rathmann, CPA(Founder)inWilliam Siegel(Director)Gary Forni(Executive Officer, Promoter)David Loia(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardAmos Schwartzfarb(Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsBessemer Venture PartnersBroadhaven Capital PartnersCanaan PartnersCoatue Management
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsE-commerceBoulder, US
Daniel Bartholomew(Director)inStewart McGrath(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardRyan McIntyre(Director)Paul Savill(Director)
Co-investorsFirstMile VenturesTechstarsUpslope VenturesPV Ventures
Sheets & Giggles manufactures sustainable lyocell bedding made from eucalyptus wood pulp, using significantly less water and energy than conventional cotton production.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerDenver, US
Colin McIntosh(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsFirebrand VenturesKokopelli CapitalOssian CapitalRockies Venture ClubTechstarsThe Fund
Showplace helps short-term and vacation rental property owners design and furnish their properties, offering interior design, 3D renderings, branding materials, product sourcing, and installation options.
MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality
Mari(Head of Design)
Co-investorsBoost VCTaurus Ventures
Silkline provides supply chain orchestration software for advanced manufacturers, automating procurement workflows and enabling supplier collaboration to reduce time to revenue and improve operational efficiency.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Brent Shulman(Founder)in
Co-investors25MadisonBarrel VenturesOrigin VenturesValia VenturesForward Deployed VCPlow Ventures
Soona provides on-demand custom content creation services for brands, using technology to connect creatives with clients seeking high-quality video and visual content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentDenver, US
Elizabeth Giorgi(CEO)Hayley Anderson(CPO)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesBain Capital VenturesBarrel VenturesFOG VenturesGreen Meadow VenturesIrishAngels+6 more
Spekit builds AI-powered enablement software for go-to-market teams, delivering answers, content, and training in real-time to help sales representatives learn and execute faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechDenver, US
Zari Zahra(Co-Founder)inMelanie Fellay(Co-Founder)inZarnigar Zahra(Executive Officer, Director)Melanie Fellay 🐙(Founder)in
BoardBrett Queener(Director)in
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesRenegade PartnersCraft VenturesFelicis VenturesFoundryOperator Collective+2 more
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StackHawk provides an API security tool designed for software development teams to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in real-time as part of their development workflow.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaSDenver, US
Joni Klippert(CEO, Co-Founder)inScott Gerlach(CSO, Co-Founder)inBryce Ambraziunas(Executive Officer)inRyan Severns(Executive Officer, Promoter)in
BoardDavid Hartwig(Director)inGreg Sands(Director)in
Co-investorsCostanoa VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersFoundrySapphire VenturesSkyview VenturesTaronga Group
StoryXpress offers a video marketing platform for businesses to create and distribute marketing videos.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSRoselle, US
Ankit Mishra(Co-founder)inChinmay Jindal(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Augeo Workplace Engagement is an employee engagement platform that embeds recognition, rewards, and incentive programs into the tools teams already use, with AI-driven insights to optimize programs.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Eric Tobias(Chairman)M. T. Ray(Director)Chip House(Executive Officer, Director)Scott D. Dorsey(President)Scott Burns(CEO)Kristian Andersen(Treasurer)
Co-investorsAtland VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, Llc
Stryd makes a wearable power meter and adaptive training software for runners.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceHardwareSports TechBoulder, US
LI SHANG(Founder)Robert Dick(Founder)Kun Li(Founder)inGus Pernetz(Founder)inJamie Williamson(Founder)inWyatt Mohrman(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsZMT Capital
Tab Commerce builds an AI-powered financial technology platform designed for restaurants, offering spend control software, corporate cards, and financial services to improve profitability and cash flow management.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Ty Wilson(Founder)in
Co-investorsHigh AlphaLong Way VenturesToba CapitalCascade Seed Fund
TO THE MARKET guides consumers to make purchasing decisions aligned with ethical and sustainable sourcing values, based on principles from its founder's best-selling book on conscious consumption.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesCleantechConsumerImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainNew York City, US
Jane Mosbacher Morris(Founder & CEO)in
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Co-investorsCurate CapitalForward Venture CapitalKeyhorse CapitalLDR VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTechstars+1 more
Trace is an investment firm focused on blockchain and Bitcoin infrastructure, backing companies across network effects including wallets, merchant processors, exchanges, media, custody, derivatives, and layer-2 solutions.
Crypto & Web3
Freedom Rave Wear operates a branded resale platform for pre-loved rave fashion, enabling peer-to-peer and off-price sales of both customer items and brand-direct inventory.
Circular EconomyClimate TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSan Francisco, US
Jacob Disraeli(Executive Officer, Director)Jake Disraeli(Founder)inMichael Hodgens(Chief AI Officer)inSonia Yang(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesBling CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesInterlace Ventures+4 more
Treet offers a web and mobile platform for remotely using pharmacy services, letting users order products and consult with pharmacists for same-day delivery within hours.
Digital HealthE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsNostetta VenturesAlante CapitalBAM VenturesBBG VenturesBling CapitalFirst Round Capital+4 more
Trelora is a real estate platform that connects homebuyers and sellers with agent specialists and provides closing services through its Newfound Title & Escrow subsidiary.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTechSaaSDenver, US
Joshua Hunt(Founder)Rod Ward(Chief Executive Officer)inSteffany Ayala(Chief Financial Officer)inGarrett O. Kearbey(Director, Chief Marketing Officer)David L. Workman(Director, Chief Operating Officer)Keith Hunniford(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsFirebrand VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcService Provider CapitalTechstars
Two Boxes provides software for processing ecommerce returns, giving warehouse associates step-by-step SOPs to inspect and grade returned items and giving brands real-time returns data and dashboards.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Kyle Bertin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesRange VCService Provider CapitalPeterson VenturesVinyl Capital
Type W provides automated data extraction and customized reporting solutions that connect Amazon marketplace data directly to brands' and agencies' internal systems and tools for real-time analytics and decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSHermosa Beach, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Veho operates an end-to-end logistics platform for e-commerce, providing fast and reliable shipping services through a network of warehouses and crowdsourced driver partners.
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainBoulder, US
Itamar Zur(Chief Executive Officer, and Co-founder)inFred Cook(Chief Technology Officer, and Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBling CapitalConstruct CapitalDorm RoomFontinalis PartnersFundamental VenturesGood Friends+11 more
FintechDenver, US
Pascal Wagner(Founder)inJeremy Thiesen(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
Warmly is an AI-powered sales prospecting and outreach platform that helps companies identify and engage with qualified leads, reducing the need for traditional Sales Development Representative services.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSales TechSan Francisco, US
Max Greenwald(Founder)inCarina Boo(Founder)inAlan Zhao(Founder)in
Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalFelicis VenturesMaven VenturesNFXRTP GlobalScribble Ventures+4 more
Zed is a code editor written from scratch in Rust that uses multiple CPU cores and the GPU for high performance, with support for running AI agents in parallel to edit code and run tools.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work
Nathan Sobo(CEO & Co-founder)inAntonio Scandurra(Co-founder)inMax Brunsfeld(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsNimble PartnersPreston-Werner VenturesRedpoint VenturesRoot Ventures Manager, LlcSequoia CapitalV1 VC+1 more
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Matchstick Ventures made?
- Matchstick Ventures has 175 tracked investments, 16 of which have exited, including 9 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Matchstick Ventures invest at?
- Matchstick Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Matchstick Ventures's typical check size?
- Matchstick Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Matchstick Ventures focus on?
- Matchstick Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Matchstick Ventures located?
- Matchstick Ventures is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.
- Does Matchstick Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Matchstick Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Matchstick Ventures co-invest with?
- Matchstick Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Service Provider Capital, Kokopelli Capital, among 187 tracked co-investors.
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Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
Mucker Capital is a venture capital firm that provides Seed and Series A capital and hands-on guidance to startups located outside Silicon Valley, across the United States, Canada, and beyond. It also runs MuckerLab, a pre-seed accelerator working with 20-25 companies per year.
High Alpha is a venture firm that creates and funds B2B SaaS companies, partnering with founders to build enterprise software businesses. It operates a venture capital arm (Capital) and a company-building arm (Studio).
Next Frontier Capital (NFC) is a venture capital firm founded by former operators that invests in technology startups across sectors it knows well, offering hands-on founder support and mentorship.
Headwater Ventures is an early-stage investor backing preseed and seed founders building software for the modernization of healthcare and care delivery.
Royal Street Ventures is a venture capital fund that backs early-stage companies building scalable, tech-enabled solutions to real-world problems, with a focus on undercapitalized markets where institutional seed capital is scarce.
Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm, backed by a community of founders and operators as LPs, that writes early checks (including pre-seed) into startups across many sectors and geographies.
Renegade Partners is a founder-led early-stage venture firm that makes a small number of high-conviction investments each year, focusing primarily on Series A rounds with select seed and Series B deals, and providing hands-on partnership around people operations and strategy.
TenOneTen Ventures is an early-stage venture firm based in Los Angeles that invests primarily in B2B and AI/infrastructure startups, backing founders as a hands-on partner.
Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund led by engineers, focusing on leading initial funding rounds for founders pursuing new technical opportunities.
Restive Ventures is an early-stage investment firm run by former founders and senior operators, backing founders building technology companies focused on transforming financial services.
SpringTime Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm investing in early-stage startups across healthcare, fintech/insurtech, and logistics/supply chain in the USA.
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DNA CapitalAtland VenturesSusa Venturesboldstart venturesClimate CapitalAllison Pickens VenturesConvictionEarly Light VenturesPi LabsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcSoftBank GroupNetwork VenturesGreat Wave VenturesRevTech VenturesDundee VC
Firms observed investing alongside Matchstick Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Matchstick Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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