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Matchstick Ventures - Helping Startups StrikeMatchstick is an early stage venture fund in the North and Rockies. We invest where innovative ideas, huge markets and, most importantly, diverse founders strike. We are honored to support "underdog" founders who will stop at nothing to succeed. Matchstick exists to act as a catalyst for our founders, our partners, and our startup communities.Matchstick Ventures - Helping Startups StrikeAboutTeamNewsCompaniesJobsConnectHomeAboutTeamNewsCompaniesJobsConnectHelping Startups StrikeWe invest capital, time and resources in the most ambitious entrepreneurs "between the coasts" - teaming up at the pre-seed and seed stage to help make their dreams a realityLearn moreHear from our foundersAs first-time founders, raising venture funding was an intimidating experience for us but that changed the day we met Natty and Ryan. They've always made it feel like they're our partners and friends more than our investors. We are so grateful to be in the Matchstick family.Melanie Fellay, CEO SpekitThe team at Matchstick has been great to work with from day one. They've always made themselves available to help with challenges big and small with zero judgement. I'm 99% sure they're incredible investors, I'm 100% sure they're incredible people.Harley Blakeman, CEO Honest JobsNatty and Ryan are the type of investor partners you want in your corner as a founder! They are transparent in their approach and always provide honest feedback in any situation. Matchstick has been an incredible resource that has helped our company grow in a meaningful way!Justin Miller, CEO ShowplaceWe have lots of investors on our cap table at Ordermark, but Matchstick always seems to be one of the first calls we make when sh%$ is hitting the fan. They always provide great perspective, and offer help in the form of advice, introductions, or referrals to others that can be helpful when they can't be.Alex Canter, CEO OrdermarkStartups are tough and you need talented people in your corner that are obsessed with your personal and professional success. Matchstick embodies this obsession. They’ve been vital to our success and I can’t recommend them enough.Paul Allen, Co-founder OrdermarkI've raised early stage capital multiple times, and can say with confidence that Natty and Matchstick are exactly the kind of partner you want as an early stage company.  Supportive when you need it, but without adding overhead.Jeff Carr, CEO PrecogNatty is my first call when I'm overwhelmed as a founder/CEO. Natty knows how to get at the root of the problem / stress because a former operator & founder he's done it all before. Max Greenwald, CEO WarmlyNatty and Ryan are the kind of investors you want to work with during a startup's early stages. While business-savvy, they both are ultimately people-first. They support you, believe in you. I've also really appreciated seeing their commitment to backing founders with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.Jeff Whitlock, CEO PingPongMatchstick is an investor like no other. Being "founder first" doesn't even begin to describe their dedication to helping founders succeed. They care about building actual relationships with founders, which fosters a sense of mutual trust and support. We know they always have our back.Jake Disraeli, CEO TreetFrom our first call through working side-by-side on our board, Ryan has been the epitome of what I'd describe as a great investor. He's a trusted partner that's always available to help when we need him.Travis Good, CEO HaekkaNatty and Ryan are two of the most genuine, authentic, and caring people that we've had the chance to work with. Importantly, we've never felt pushed to make certain decisions by Natty - he always focuses on helping us better understand and improve our own thinking. Drew Marconi, CEO IntelligemsRyan and Natty are relentless optimists. I can always count on them as a source of energy for our business when we need it most. Reema is lucky to have them on the team.Justin Ley, CEO ReemaI can say with complete confidence that Natty and Ryan have been the most influential, considerate, diligent, and helpful VCs I have encountered. They have both provided incredible amounts of insight and truly have felt like members of our leadership team, not just investors. These two are the "realest of the real" and it is an honor to be in their portfolio.Ashmer Aslam, CTO CuredNatty and Ryan represent a new era in investor-founder relationships. They have solid values, care deeply about their founders and actually put in the hours when the business requires it. Our relationship is honest and human. I look forward to sharing our good news with them and I never worry about sharing bad news with them.Liz Giorgi, CEO soonaThe Matchstick team has rolled up their sleeves and worked to solve problems and brainstorm with us from the beginning. They are accessible and great thought partners!Jen Henderson, CEO TiLTMatchstick has been so much more than simply an investor to Base. From the thoughtful, open conversations we had during our discovery process, to the closing process of multiple rounds, and everything in between, we've been so thankful to have them on our side. Paige McPheely, CEO BaseThis is my fourth VC-backed startup, and my investor relationship with Natty is the most helpful and authentic I’ve experienced. I can bring him the real worries, concerns, and struggles of a startup without needing to position or worry. That is a rare and beautiful thing in this world.Bryan Birsic, CEO FundboardI'm never afraid to tell Natty what I'm thinking. When talking to him about a difficult decision, it feels safe to be vulnerable. I don't have to look like I have it all together, which means he can actually help me get closer to a state where I truly do.Nathan Sobo, CEO ZedHaving a trusted partner that can help us “see around corners” and genuinely cares about us, both as people and entrepreneurs, is incredibly powerful. And the level of trust and confidence they have in us is remarkable, which makes our communication so much more open, honest, impactful and productive.Ty Coleman, COO OpteraAs an entrepreneur, my biggest nightmare is to bring an investor on board whom I'm misaligned with. As an investor, Natty makes sure I can sleep every night. He is a combination between a trusted advisor, a caring friend, and an ambitious partner I can count on to help me see opportunities and move fasterRaul San Narciso, CTO GetroA thoughtful team player: Ryan has been a great partner to discuss ideas with, no matter how nascent they are. He always provides unfiltered but actionable feedback and makes introductions that greatly benefit the business.Kobby Amoah, CEO RiverYour VC is more than a partner, it’s a marriage that can last years.  Because of that, when I was starting my new company, Natty was one of the first people I reached out to.  As a former founder, he knows what it’s like to be on the other side of the table and that empathy goes a long way. I’d recommend Ryan and Natty to any founder.  They are a high caliber and high integrity firmMike Lewis, CEO OnwardFounder first because‍we were founders first‍We've started, scaled and failed at our own companies, so trust us, we get it‍After successfully starting and exiting our own companies, we learned we got more satisfaction and happiness using our experience and network in service of helping other's achieve their dreams.Learn more about our team and what motivates usUsing values to‍create valueWe believe the best way to create value is through real, trusting relationshipsWe build deep, trustworthy and enduring relationships with the entrepreneurs we back because we put people first. We're the first call for many of our entrepreneurs because they know what we stand for, how we act and we have a real relationship. Learn more about our approach and beliefsHelping those flown over‍fly above‍We believe you don't have to sacrifice ambition to live where you wantSince 2015 we've invested in over 100 companies, which have gone on to raise billions, proving you can build a great company anywhere.Learn about the companies we've been lucky to work withLet's spark something great togetherWe'd love to meet you and learn about what you're working on.Get in touchGet in touchMatchstick VenturesAboutTeamNewsCompaniesJobsBrand assetsGet in touchConnectPhysically based inColorado and Minnesotabut investing in key ecosystems "betweenthe coasts"Matchstick Ventures is a proud member of Pledge 1%Copyright © 2024 Matchstick Ventures. All rights reserved.1730263381https://matchstickventures.com

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