Matchstick Ventures

Matchstick Ventures is a Minneapolis, Minnesota and Boulder, Colorado–based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 that invests primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups with innovative products and customer traction, with a strategic focus on companies in the U.S. northern and Rocky Mountain regions as well as underserved ecosystems “between the coasts.” The firm typically commits initial capital in the range of roughly $500 K to $1.5 M and collaborates with co-investors alongside portfolio founders to support growth, product development, hiring, and market expansion. Matchstick emphasizes a founder-centric, hands-on approach, drawing on deep networks and operational experience to help early teams scale and navigate early challenges. Its investment activity spans software, enterprise, SaaS, and technology-enabled business models, and it has backed more than 100 companies since inception. The partners, many of whom are former operators and accelerator directors, engage actively with their portfolio community to provide mentorship, resources, and introductions across sectors. ([matchstick.vc][1])