We're thrilled to launch @MatchstickVC Fund III to add more fuel to the fire for pre-seed and seed stage startups with ties to the Rockies and the North 🔥🔥🔥
Learn more about our new fund and focus 👇🏼
https://t.co/EsJAsWrzBq
Big news: Nicole Glaros @nglaros has joined Matchstick Ventures as a Venture Partner! 🚀
Nicole was arguably employee #1 at @Techstar, a unicorn-backer, startup founder, Fed board member (!), and longtime mentor to our team.
Now we’re building together. Let’s go!
We had a great time cohosting Ignite & Connect at @tcstartupweek yesterday! Shout out to the best cohosts @M25vc & Bread and Butter Ventures! A huge thank you to our sponsors SVB, @TriNet and @WeWork!
Come to these incredible sessions @DENStartupWeek tomorrow (9/18)! The founder talent on stage is A+ 🚀
2-3pm: How to Raise Seed Capital - https://t.co/MDMcZif8GF
3-4pm: How to Raise Growth Capital - https://t.co/fUKFHT57oB
4-5pm: Reverse Pitch: Get to Know The VCs Investing in Colorado Startups - https://t.co/HAbtwEmAap
5-6pm: Founder and VC mixer - https://t.co/rmcoTPhJrF
ALLCITY Network is changing sports media.
They just raised a $12 million Series B and are already doing eight figures in annual revenue.
Full disclosure: I own equity in ALLCITY (because I think it will be massive).
Here's why 👇
Introducing Zed AI, in collaboration with @anthropicAI.
Zed AI brings LLMs directly into your editor with an extensible, text-centric approach.
We're also piloting @anthropicAI's new Fast Edit mode for Claude 3.5 Sonnet with a small set of Zed users.
https://t.co/ViaKDNMAEH
We have Denver Startup Week coming 9/18-9/20!
I'm helping host some great content for founders on 9/18. Full list 👇
2-3pm: How to Raise Seed Capital - https://t.co/MDMcZif8GF
3-4pm: How to Raise Growth Capital - https://t.co/fUKFHT57oB
4-5pm: Reverse Pitch: Get to Know The VCs Investing in Colorado Startups - https://t.co/HAbtwEmAap
5-6pm: Founder and VC mixer - https://t.co/rmcoTPhJrF
5-7pm: AI Builders Meetup - https://t.co/BhcCO8ojXF
Full DSW schedule - https://t.co/UEstbqk5C8
The moment you've been waiting for… Our #2024BestofMidwest Startup City Rankings are here! 🏆 Midwest cities continue to shine, even in a challenging year for venture funding. Curious where your city ranks? Let's dive in! 🧵⬇️
Excited to share a significant milestone for @weames and the https://t.co/eQirhQKdAw team.
In just four years they’ve become one of the leading innovators in end-of-life, serving thousands of families across the US.
Congrats team!
Last week's 'Pre-Seed Between the Coasts' event at @drivecapital with @MatchstickVC, @CooleyLLP, and @longjumpfund.
The biggest insights:
- Chicago was one of only four major metros (out of 20) to see a rise in pre-seed activity between 2022 and 2023, expecting similar growth in 2024.
- Seed rounds are closing faster in Chicago, indicating an accelerated funding process / growing investor confidence in early-stage startups.
- Chicago was one of six major metros with multiple exits in Q2 2024, which will be a catalyst for more early-stage companies.
- Niche programs in deep tech sectors like quantum and biotech are launching in Chicago to fund and support early-stage ideas.
Thanks for the invite to participate in Coffee, Capital & Conversations: Sponsored by @TriNet this morning! Great advice and conversation with our friends in the Minnesota ecosystem!
He's one of the Twin Cities' most prolific and respected angel investors. @DarenCotter shares his entrepreneurial journey and advice for founders on By All Means. https://t.co/ewyJKrauDZ
Congrats to all the teams at tonight’s CU New Venture Challenge!
Fun to be a judge and see the entrepreneurial focus and breadth of the university.
Oh and who doesn’t love giving out some big checks!
Thanks @VCDalton and @KickstartFund !