Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures

Profile

Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Corte Madera, CA, established to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the North Bay region, comprising Marin and Sonoma counties. Founded by Zachary Kushel, who brings a wealth of experience from Wall Street, the firm has a team dedicated to fostering local innovation. With a regional focus, the firm differentiates itself by investing primarily in startups based in Marin and Sonoma, emphasizing community-driven growth and sustainability.

The firm primarily focuses on the local startup scene, deploying capital across a range of sectors including AI, Pharmaceuticals, Digital, HealthTech, and Medical Devices. They typically invest in early to mid-stages, from Seed to Series B, with check sizes ranging from $1-5 million. Their total assets under management now exceed $17.7 million, including MSIV Fund I and II. The majority of their capital is sourced from regional LPs, reinforcing their commitment to local growth.

Notable investments by Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures include Gable - a workspace management platform, Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals - a research pharmaceutical company, Lumo - a digital learning company, OLarry - smart home automation technology, Skribe Medical - healthcare document services, and Your360 AI - an AI platform for video content analysis. Each investment highlights their focus on innovative solutions that align with the technological and health-focused needs of their community.