Matchstick Ventures

Helping Startups #Strike. Run by partners @rbroshar and @nattyz.

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

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

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

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[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

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!

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Congrats to @AirspaceLink for the @nytimes write up on building in Detroit! https://t.co/x32SUyyPgf

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

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!

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

The legend @reidhoffman kicking off #DenAISummit this morning.

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

We are excited for tomorrow! Come check out these amazing sessions with @NattyZ at @DENStartupWeek!

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

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

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

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 👇

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Super exciting @zeddotdev

[Zed @zeddotdev]

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

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

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

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Exciting to see our core cities thriving in the Midwest!

[Midwest Startups @MidwestStartups]

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! 🧵⬇️

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

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!

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

We had the best time kicking off Chicago Tech Week!

[Landon @landon20s]

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.

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Congrats to the https://t.co/Y1wAMxANxi team on raising a $10 Million Series A round! https://t.co/Z2UUp1hwSZ

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

We were honored to talk about "Pre-seed Between the Coasts" last night with our friends at @drivecapital, @longjumpfund and Cooley!

[Landon @landon20s]

This is Chicago

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Congrats to the https://t.co/shfPyghGsn team!

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

Congrats to the https://t.co/AjXtknPOXM team on this milestone and we’re excited to welcome @FinVentureCap on board!

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

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!

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

Denver, Boulder are poaching more of California's tech founders, workers and VC billions

https://t.co/UyZKL7RkEZ

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

Great interview with Matchstick supporter and friend @DarenCotter!

[Twin Cities Business @TCBmag]

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

[Matchstick Ventures @MatchstickVC]

It's exciting to see big exits in our region & @NattyZ says it inspires the local Denver startup scene! https://t.co/dAuvxMPg7L

[NattyZ🔥 @NattyZ]

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 !