Sorenson Impact Foundation
Impact investorSalt Lake City · Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Sorenson Impact Foundation departs from the traditional foundation model of deploying only 5-10% of assets annually, instead committing 100% of its assets to impact investments. Founded on the belief that business can solve problems in sustainable, scalable ways, the foundation seeks mission-aligned investments that both advance its social mission and sustain funding into the future. Its focus centers on improving the lives of the poor and the emerging middle class around the world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 14 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×7Healthtech ×5Medical Devices ×4Fintech ×3Digital Health ×2GovTech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:United States×8Canada×1India×1
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Arbutus Medical develops FDA-cleared surgical devices for orthopedic trauma procedures, including innovative drill technology and sterile-packed procedure kits designed for use in low-resource hospitals globally.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesVancouver, CA
Lawrence Buchan(CEO, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)WUTIF Capital
B Lab is a nonprofit organization that certifies B Corporations—companies meeting verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Andrew Kassoy(Founder)inBart Houlahan(Founder)inJay Coen Gilbert(Founder)in
Co-investorsArborview Capital
Kiip is a free case management platform designed for community programs and social service organizations to manage clients, documents, case notes, and referrals in a centralized system.
GovTechSaaS
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlley Robotics VenturesRelay VenturesTrue Ventures
NESsT is a nonprofit organization that invests in and accelerates social enterprises in emerging market countries to create dignified jobs and improve livelihoods for people living in poverty.
Impact & Social Good
Co-investorsCeniarth
Healthworx Studio is a venture studio that partners with healthcare stakeholders to identify systemic problems and build and scale new healthcare companies.
Digital HealthHealthtechNew York, US
Aaron Molloy(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPatrick Berry(Director)inMichael Batista(Director)
Co-investorsFlyover CapitalForum VenturesGovtech VenturesSixThirty VenturesSpringTime VenturesStone Mountain Ventures
Participant designs and manufactures affordable, ISO-certified mobility products including wheelchairs and walking aids for children and adults with disabilities.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical DevicesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Keoke King(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)inWayne Hanson(Product Developer, Co-Founder)inDave Calver(Chief Clinical Officer, Co-Founder)inRyota Yamada(Chief of Design & Innovation, Co-Founder)
Redemption Bank is a Black-owned holding company acquiring a non-Minority Depository Institution to expand capital access for people of color.
FintechHolladay, US
Ashley D. Bell(Founder/CEO)in
BoardDr. Bernice A. King
Sonara provides a hybrid care model for opioid treatment programs that combines at-home medication management with remote monitoring and clinical oversight.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDallas, US
Michael Giles(Chief Executive Officer)inJUSTIN GELLER(Executive Officer)in
BoardRACHEL KERN(Director)DANIEL R. KARLIN(Director)
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAcumen AmericaFirst Trust Capital Partners
The Green Mountain Accelerator Fund is a $3 million pre-seed investment vehicle that provides capital to early-stage technology startups operating in rural Vermont outside Chittenden County, with a focus on female founders.
FintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticWashington, US
Matt Dunne(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardJay Bockhaus(Chief Investment Officer)
Co-investorsCORI Innovation
UVF is a student-run investment fund that is part of the Sorenson Impact Institute's Venture & Impact Investing Program, where students source deals, conduct due diligence, and make real investment decisions alongside professional mentors and an investment committee.
Impact & Social GoodSector AgnosticSalt Lake City, US
VIA Global Health manufactures the Thermocoagulator, a battery-operated handheld device for treating cervical precancer and tissue lesions through thermal ablation.
B2B MarketplacesFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMedical Devices
Brendan LillyNoah Perin
Co-investors500 Global
Waste Ventures India offers waste management services in India, using decentralised and inclusive collection and composting models to address the country's trash problem.
Circular EconomyCleantechImpact & Social GoodSanga Reddy District, IN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Kiip · en.wowtale.net · Jul 7, 2026
Paralign Health · intelligence360.news · Jun 4, 2026
Sonara Health · boomerang.vc · Sep 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sorenson Impact Foundation made?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Sorenson Impact Foundation invest at?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Sorenson Impact Foundation focus on?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Sorenson Impact Foundation located?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation is headquartered in Salt Lake City, US.
- Who does Sorenson Impact Foundation co-invest with?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation most often shares deals with AlleyCorp, Arborview Capital, Ceniarth, among 7 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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SOCAP18 - Jim Sorenson, President Sorenson Impact Foundation
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