Matchstick Ventures

Matchstick Ventures is a private early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in the United States with operating presence in Minneapolis and Boulder. It invests in technology founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a stated focus on ambitious entrepreneurs "between the coasts" and in under-served startup ecosystems. The firm’s customers are founders and startup management teams seeking institutional early-stage capital, as well as limited partners allocating capital to venture funds. The firm creates value by sourcing early deals in regional technology ecosystems, deploying capital and operational support, and generating returns from portfolio company exits and mark-ups. Its commercial model is the standard venture structure: management fees on committed capital and carried interest on investment gains. Public evidence shows active operations, named general partners, and multiple disclosed fund closes.