Ryan Broshar

Partner at Matchstick Ventures

Ryan Broshar is the Founder and Partner at Matchstick Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on the North and the Rockies regions. He has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem throughout his career, having co-founded BETA.MN and Twin Cities Startup Week. Additionally, he played a significant role in bringing Techstars to the Twin Cities, where he served as Managing Director for the Techstars Retail Accelerator in partnership with Target.1 2 3 4 5

Broshar's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, and he has founded multiple startups, including University Guide, which he sold two years after college. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder.2 4

He is known for his passion for supporting diverse and humble founders, often those with atypical backgrounds. Broshar is also an investor in over 60 companies and has been a part of various startup accelerator programs.2 4 Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities.4

Highlights

Jul 29 · The Business Journals

'Deals are starting to get done', Chicago investors say - The Business Journals

Aug 14 · Business Insider

23 Most Important VCs in the Rocky Mountains, According to Other ... - Business Insider

Experience

Partner at Matchstick Ventures

Co-Founder & Board Member at Beta.MN, Co-Founder at Twin Cities Startup Week, Venture Partner & Managing Director at Techstars, Founder & General Partner at Confluence Capital Partners, Founder & Managing Partner at Confluence Energy, Principal at Entrepreneurial Solutions, Founder, President & CEO at University Guide, LLC, Trip Leader at Center for Outdoor Adventure - University of Minnesota

Education

MBA from University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business, BSB from University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, Study at Victoria University of Wellington