Divergent Investments
Impact investorSan Carlos
Investment thesis
Divergent Investments positions itself as an investment initiative with a mission to empower those who think differently. It focuses on neurodiversity, healthtech, and edtech, partnering with innovative companies that pursue lasting societal impact. The firm frames itself around 'divergent thinking' producing differentiated results, aligning its investment approach with supporting founders and ventures that address neurodiverse needs and broader social benefit.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 30, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ3Healthtech Γ3Biotech Γ2Digital Health Γ2EdTech Γ2Medical Devices Γ1Mental Health Γ1SaaS Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5
Investments Β· 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 Β· 12023 Β· 23 dated
HealthtechMinneapolis, US
Christopher Olmanson(Executive Officer, Director)inMarissa Pittard(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJon Bassett(Director)in
Co-investorsDesigner FundFlare Capital PartnersMoai CapitalNextGen Venture PartnersTau VenturesMedMountain Ventures+1 more
Learnfully is a personalized learning platform focused on neurodiverse learners, addressing executive dysfunction underlying challenges linked to conditions such as ADHD and dyslexia.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Co-investorsFigure 8 Investments
BiotechNorth Brunswick, US
Manish Arora(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRafi Syed(Director)Amol Deshpande(Director)Ashok Krishnamurthi(Director)in
Co-investorsBow CapitalGreatPoint Ventures
LinusBio develops precision medicine diagnostics based on exposome sequencing to identify biomarkers for complex conditions including autism spectrum disorder, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other diseases.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesNew York, US
Manish Arora(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBow CapitalGPVGreatPoint Ventures
Marker Learning provides software tools to special education departments for conducting student evaluations more efficiently and accessibly.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechSaaS
Emily(Co-founder)Stefan Bauer(Co-Founder and CEO)inDr. Samuel O. Ortiz(Chief Clinical Officer)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBONDCherry VenturesEdovate CapitalExpafirstminute capital+9 more
Opya provides early intervention ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy for young children diagnosed with autism and their families.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCalifornia, US
Jonathan Wright(Founder)inChristina Sanders(Chief Executive Officer)inBrad Kerfetter(CFO)Keiko Ikeda(Chief Clinical Officer)inVivian Creasy(COO)in
Co-investorsBIP VenturesOpen Opportunity FundSPRINGROCK VENTURESPanoramic VenturesRaven One Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMarker Learning Β· startupintros.com Β· Apr 13, 2026
Beaming Health Β· massivelybetterhealthcare.com Β· Oct 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Divergent Investments focus on?
- Divergent Investments focuses on Digital Health, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Divergent Investments located?
- Divergent Investments is headquartered in San Carlos, US.
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