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MSIV

Venture capitalActively deploying

Marin · Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

MSIV is a regional venture capital fund focused on backing startups in the North Bay area of California, specifically Marin and Sonoma counties. The firm positions itself as a leader in the region's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and supports local founders building companies that impact both the community and the wider world.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Marin, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
19

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 5 of 19 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Marketing Tech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Climate Tech ×1E-commerce ×1

HQs:United States×4

Investments · 19 tracked

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PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Channel99channel99.com

Channel99 builds marketing technology to optimize B2B marketing spend and collaboration between finance and marketing teams.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSKentfield, US

Christopher Golec(Executive Officer, Director)Robert A. Spinner(Director)

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Finalisfinalis.comin

Finalis operates a platform connecting institutional investors to pre-vetted private market deal opportunities sourced from a network of M&A bankers and placement agents.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSUnited States, US

Federico Baradelloin

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Gablegable.toin𝕏

Gable builds an operating system for workplace collaboration that enables companies to run more flexible and data-driven workplaces.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Jump Aerojumpaero.comin

Jump Aero develops the fastest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to reduce emergency response times for first responders, particularly in rural areas.

Climate TechMobility & Transportation<UNKNOWN>

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Mill Valley, CAboldin.com

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

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PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Novi Connectnoviconnect.comin𝕏

Novi provides verified product data and optimization services for CPG and retail brands to ensure their products are understood, trusted, and recommended by AI-driven shopping systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechLarkspur, US

Kimberly Shenk(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Rothenberg(Director)

PartnerZachary Kushel· solo GP

Frequently asked questions

What stage does MSIV invest at?
MSIV invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does MSIV focus on?
MSIV focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is MSIV located?
MSIV is headquartered in Marin, US.

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Co-investors · 4

Greylock Partners

Greylock Partners is a venture capital firm that backs founders at the earliest stages, often as their first investor before a product exists.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $200M
Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global is a research-driven investment firm that partners with innovative, high-quality companies over the long term across various stages of their lifecycle.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $100M
Defy Partners

Defy Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs building innovative companies.

Both backed · 1
$3M – $10M
ANIMO Ventures

ANIMO is a venture capital firm founded by Nico Berardi, a seasoned early-stage investor with experience in Latin America and the broader startup ecosystem.

$500K – $2.5M

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