Matchstick Ventures

Matchstick Ventures

Minneapolis, Minnesotamatchstick.vc

Overview

Matchstick Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in software companies with ties to the Rockies or North regions of the United States . The firm supports the creation and growth of early-stage technology companies in rapidly growing yet underserved startup ecosystems . Matchstick acts as a catalyst for founders, partners, and startup communities . They invest where innovative ideas, huge markets and diverse founders strike .

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

36

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
SaileMay 2026Pre SeedLead
Two BoxesApr 2026Early FundingCo-investor
Great SkyMar 2026SeedCo-investor
MentiumOct 2025SeedCo-investor
PageportAug 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Ryan Broshar

Founder & Partner

Nicole Glaros

Venture Partner

John Benzick

Tech Partner

Natty Zola

Partner

Kyle Larson

Data Analysis, Fundraising Strategy Investor Relations Associate

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota
Year Founded2015

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