Jeff Martin

Building Venture-backed Companies

Building Venture-backed Companies

We invest where innovative ideas, huge markets and, most importantly, amazing entrepreneurs strike. We are honored to support creative folks who will stop at nothing to succeed. Matchstick exists to act as a catalyst for our founders, our startups, and our startup community. Matchstick is proudly based in the Twin Cities and invests in tech startups that have a product and a customer.

The founders mindset.

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

HealthTech companies are transforming the healthcare landscape with innovative solutions to pressing challenges. To maximize their positive impact, it is crucial for these companies to build the right teams with the right people. The success of HealthTech companies depends on a diverse and talented workforce. A strong team can harness collective knowledge, skills, and expertise to effectively develop and deploy innovative solutions, driving the adoption of new technologies, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning is essential for high-performing HealthTech teams. Encouraging team members to share ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and invest in ongoing professional development can result in groundbreaking solutions that revolutionize healthcare delivery. By building the right teams, HealthTech companies can accelerate the development and deployment of transformative solutions, such as telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in healthcare. These innovations have the potential to improve patient outcomes, enhance patient experiences, and save lives. In conclusion, assembling high-performing teams in HealthTech companies is vital for driving the development and adoption of life-changing health innovations that contribute to a healthier, more vibrant future for all. As healthcare challenges continue to evolve, the importance of building the right teams in HealthTech companies will only grow.