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Matchstick Ventures

Matchstick Ventures, based in Colorado, backs Pre-Seed and Seed startups as a lead with checks from $500k to $3 million, investing generally across sectors.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$75M Fund IV (2026)
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Matchstick Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Natty Zola
Natty ZolaGeneral PartnerHe has invested in over 80 companies and supports the Colorado startup ecosystem.
Nicole Glaros
Nicole GlarosGeneral PartnerShe co-founded a tech startup and held leadership roles at Techstars.
Ryan Broshar
Ryan BrosharGeneral PartnerHe is an investor in over 80 companies and a board member of the Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

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In their words

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 www.matchstick.vc
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Matchstick Ventures invest in?

Matchstick Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Matchstick Ventures invest?

Matchstick Ventures reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does Matchstick Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Matchstick Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Matchstick Ventures?

Natty Zola (General Partner), Nicole Glaros (General Partner), Ryan Broshar (General Partner).

Is Matchstick Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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