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Rick Patch

Founding Partner atSpringTime VenturesColorado
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Rick Patch is a Managing Partner at SpringTime Ventures LLC. He previously served as a Founding Partner at the firm.

What Rick can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
Ownership target< 5%, 5-7%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

SpringTime Ventures writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: SpringTime Ventures.

Career

  1. SpringTime Ventures · Founding Partner
    Now
  2. SpringTime Ventures LLC · Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

SpringTime Ventures

Focus

Seed Tech Investing

Before you pitch

SpringTime Ventures does not invest inWe will say no 100% of the time to: Hardware. Biotech. Pharma. Medical devices. Cannabis industry. So-called “vice” industries. Outside of the USA. Movies. Consumer Packaged Goods. DTC.

Also at SpringTime Ventures

Allyson PloskoManaging Partner
Matt BlomstedtFounding & Managing Partner
Rich MaloyManaging Partner

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One email when Rick's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Rick Patch?

Rick Patch is a Managing Partner at SpringTime Ventures LLC. He previously served as a Founding Partner at the firm.

How much does Rick Patch invest?

Rick Patch invests through SpringTime Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Rick Patch?

A warm intro from a founder SpringTime Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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