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

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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 👇🏼 matchstickventures.com/blog/…
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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!
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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!
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Matchstick Ventures retweeted
19 Sep 2024
The legend @reidhoffman kicking off #DenAISummit this morning.
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We are excited for tomorrow! Come check out these amazing sessions with @NattyZ at @DENStartupWeek!
17 Sep 2024
Come to these incredible sessions @DENStartupWeek tomorrow (9/18)! The founder talent on stage is A 🚀 2-3pm: How to Raise Seed Capital - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 3-4pm: How to Raise Growth Capital - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 4-5pm: Reverse Pitch: Get to Know The VCs Investing in Colorado Startups - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 5-6pm: Founder and VC mixer - denverstartupweek.org/schedu…
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Matchstick Ventures retweeted
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 👇
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Super exciting @zeddotdev
20 Aug 2024
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. zed.dev/ai
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Matchstick Ventures retweeted
21 Aug 2024
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 - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 3-4pm: How to Raise Growth Capital - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 4-5pm: Reverse Pitch: Get to Know The VCs Investing in Colorado Startups - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 5-6pm: Founder and VC mixer - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… 5-7pm: AI Builders Meetup - denverstartupweek.org/schedu… Full DSW schedule - denverstartupweek.org

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Exciting to see our core cities thriving in the Midwest!
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! 🧵⬇️
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Matchstick Ventures retweeted
Excited to share a significant milestone for @weames and the After.com 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!
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We had the best time kicking off Chicago Tech Week!
31 Jul 2024
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.
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We were honored to talk about "Pre-seed Between the Coasts" last night with our friends at @drivecapital, @longjumpfund and Cooley!
22 Jul 2024
This is Chicago
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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!
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Great interview with Matchstick supporter and friend @DarenCotter!
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. tcbmag.com/podcast/daren-cot…
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Matchstick Ventures retweeted
18 Apr 2024
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 !
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