DiverseCity Ventures
Impact investorSacramento · Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Early-stage tech investor led by a founder with a film/entertainment financing lens and foster-care perspective, prioritizing diverse perspectives, ESG and policy advocacy, with a $5M no-fee SPV (min $50K).
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Mariah Roman Lichtenstern, a foster-care–raised Managing Director of Founder Institute Sacramento, advocates modernizing accredited investor rules and creates family‑forward, child‑friendly startup programs blending storytelling with finance.
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does DiverseCity Ventures invest at?
- DiverseCity Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What is DiverseCity Ventures's typical check size?
- DiverseCity Ventures typically writes checks of $10K – $2M.
- What sectors does DiverseCity Ventures focus on?
- DiverseCity Ventures focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is DiverseCity Ventures located?
- DiverseCity Ventures is headquartered in Sacramento, US.
- Does DiverseCity Ventures lead rounds?
- DiverseCity Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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