DiverseCity Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

Location

Sacramento, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

DiverseCity Ventures is an impact investment firm based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2017 by Mariah Lichtenstern, who brings a unique perspective from her background in film and entertainment financing. The firm is committed to fostering diverse perspectives and prioritizes investments in companies with positive social, economic, or environmental impacts. With a small team, DiverseCity Ventures stands out for its focus on under-represented founders and its advocacy for ESG and policy changes.

The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including civic tech, ed-tech, med-tech, sports and entertainment, fintech, cryptocurrency, ag-tech, cleantech, water, energy, and food. They typically invest in early-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $10,000 to $2 million. DiverseCity Ventures primarily focuses on investments within the United States and is actively seeking new opportunities.

Notable investments by DiverseCity Ventures include Fanalyze - a sports analytics platform, Humaxa - a business productivity software, Multicultural Press - a publishing company, and ProPlanr - a business productivity software. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

CleanTech Foodtech Financial Services Education Sports/SportsTech Media and Entertainment Food and Beverage Fintech Edtech Business Services (B2B) MedTech Energy AgriTech WaterTech

Contacts

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Mariah "Roman" Lichtenstern Founding Partner / Managing Director

Founding Partner / Managing Director

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Cameron R. Law Venture Partner

Venture Partner

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FAQs about DiverseCity Ventures

Is DiverseCity Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

DiverseCity Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is DiverseCity Ventures located?

DiverseCity Ventures is located in Sacramento, California, United States.

When was DiverseCity Ventures founded?

DiverseCity Ventures was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does DiverseCity Ventures invest in?

DiverseCity Ventures invests in companies and startups in CleanTech, Foodtech, Financial Services, Education, Sports/SportsTech, Media and Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Edtech, Business Services (B2B), MedTech, Energy, AgriTech, WaterTech.

What is DiverseCity Ventures geographical focus of investments?

DiverseCity Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does DiverseCity Ventures typically invest in?

DiverseCity Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.

What is the usual amount of DiverseCity Ventures investment?

DiverseCity Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Does DiverseCity Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

DiverseCity Ventures invests and supports People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

Is DiverseCity Ventures impact investor?

Yes, DiverseCity Ventures is impact investor.

What are the contacts of DiverseCity Ventures?

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