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Sorenson Impact Foundation

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Salt Lake City · Seed–Late Stage · 18 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sorenson Impact Foundation invests in innovative social entrepreneurs building sustainable, scalable businesses that improve the lives of low-income and emerging middle-class populations worldwide. The foundation has committed 100% of its assets to impact investments, deploying capital through program-related investments (PRIs), mission-related investments (MRIs), and grants rather than the traditional 5-10% foundation payout. Its portfolio spans education, financial inclusion, healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, housing, and workforce development, with a strong emphasis on funding companies that serve underserved communities and that are female-led or led by people of color across the US, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Salt Lake City, US
Instruments
Equity · Debt · Grants
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
84

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website & curated
Meredith Shields· Managing Director
Ben McAdams· Investment Committee
Brent Andrewsen· Investment Committee
Chad Gilbert· Advisorin
Chid Liberty· CEO and Cofounder at Liberty & Justice
Eric Sorenson· Investment Committee
Jake Hodson· Cottonwood Equity
Jenny Romney· Executive Assistant
Krista Sorenson· Investment Committeein
Lindsay Zizumbo· Executive Director
Luke Sorenson· Investment Committee
Mark Ludwig· Managing Director at Sorenson Capital

What they invest in

from 38 of 84 portfolio companies

Impact & Social Good ×21Healthtech ×11Fintech ×10Digital Health ×9Medical Devices ×6SaaS ×6Cleantech ×5Climate Tech ×5

HQs:United States×24India×3Canada×1Ghana×1Kenya×1Mexico×1

Investments · 84 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 22023 · 22021 · 18 dated

Arbutusarbutusmedical.comin

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

Arifuarifu.com

Arifu offers a mobile chatbot that delivers educational content on topics such as entrepreneurship, financial management, business management, and e-commerce, accessible via SMS and chat apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp with or without internet.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsGlobal PartnershipsPerivoli Innovations

Axosaxos.comin𝕏

Axos offers a commission-free self-directed trading platform for retail investors to trade stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds.

Fintech

B Labbcorporation.netin

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

Bankredemptionbankredemption.comin

Redemption Bank is a Black-owned national holding company acquiring a depository institution to become a Minority Depository Institution focused on expanding access to capital for people of color.

FintechImpact & Social GoodHolladay, US

Ashley D. Bell(Leader (former White House Policy Advisor and SBA Regional Administrator))in

BoardDr. Bernice A. King

Co-investorsBlack Mountain Investment Group

Canaryworkwithcanary.comin

Canary provides technology and services that let employers, nonprofits, community foundations, and philanthropic donors deliver emergency relief payments to workers and community members.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness

Rachel Schneider(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioRestive VenturesVery Serious VenturesAccess Venture PartnersNoro-Moseley PartnersSummit Partners

Catchafirecatchafire.org

Delivers flexible, responsive support to nonprofits.

New York, US

Rachael Chong(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJoshua Mailman(Director)Chris Kleinert(Director)Scott Smith(Director)Michael Ellis(Director)Niko Canner(Director)

Co-investorsGotham Gal VenturesKapor CapitalNew Ground VenturesUpstage Ventures

Copiagocopia.comin𝕏

Copia is a surplus redistribution platform that connects food waste from businesses and organizations to people facing food insecurity.

Circular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US

Komal Ahmad(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsBranded Strategic HospitalityMoment Ventures, LlcThird NatureY CombinatorStructure Capital

Dollaridedollaride.comin𝕏Jan 2023

Dollaride accelerates electrification of passenger van fleets in New York City by providing access to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, financing, and workforce development for underserved communities and small fleet operators.

CleantechFintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationNew York City, US

Su Sanni(CEO)inChris Coles(CTO)in

Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityBackstage CapitalEverywhere VenturesVisible HandsEarthshot VenturesThe Fund

Element3 Healthelement3health.comin

Element3 Health offers Grouper, a program that connects older adults through in-person clubs, live and on-demand virtual instructor-led classes, brain-health challenges, and members-only online events to encourage activity, social connection, and healthier living.

Digital HealthLongevityWellness & FitnessBoston, US

Doug Wenners(Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Norris(Chief Executive Officer)inJonathan Lane(Director)

BoardSteve Shulman(Director)Lawrence Leisure(Director)Spencer Morgan(Director)

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Elevar Equityelevarequity.comin𝕏

Elevar Equity is an emerging markets investment firm that provides early-growth equity capital and impact investing to businesses serving underserved customers and households in India and Latin America.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodNew Delhi, IN

Priyadarshi Mohapatra(Founder and CEO)Sandeep Farias(Partner)inJohanna Posada(Partner)Maya ChorengelChris BrookfieldJyotsna Krishnan(Partner)

Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeElevar EquityElevation CapitalOmidyar NetworkThe Rise Fund

Epesosepesos.comin

ePesos is an employer-sponsored financial benefits platform in Mexico offering employees earned wage access (advances of up to 3 months of net salary), voluntary payroll savings, bill payments, and airtime top-ups through a mobile app.

FintechFuture of WorkHR Tech

Co-investorsMouro Capital

Gift of Collegegiftofcollege.com

Platform simplifying education-related finances, 529 plans and student loans.

Co-investorsSteamwork Ventures

Graduation Alliancegraduationalliance.comin𝕏

Graduation Alliance provides diploma completion and career exploration programs for youth and adults in partnership with schools, community colleges, and workforce agencies.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsMeyer VenturesNew Markets Venture Partners

Inclusivelyinclusively.comin𝕏

Inclusively offers a system that interprets employee-described situations and connects them to relevant workplace benefits and support resources (such as an EAP), aiming to increase benefit utilization.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

Charlotte Dales(Founder)inSarah Bernard(Founder)in

Co-investorsEnable VenturesHow Women InvestNaples Technology VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTech Square VenturesThe Pearl Fund+2 more

Kiipkiipco.comin

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-investorsAlleyCorpTrue VenturesAlley Robotics VenturesRelay Ventures

Kinara Capitalkinaracapital.com

Propels financial inclusion of small business entrepreneurs in India.

Bengaluru, IN

Hardika Shah(Founder)in

Co-investorsPatamar CapitalTriple Jump

Navajo Power Homenavajopowerhome.comin

Navajo Power Home is a utility provider offering subscription-based off-grid solar electricity plans, including installation, maintenance, and free upgrades, for households on the Navajo and Hopi Nation tribal lands.

CleantechEnergyImpact & Social GoodFlagstaff, US

Co-investorsRaven CapitalRaven Indigenous Capital Partners

Neopendaneopenda.comin𝕏Apr 2021

Neopenda develops health-technology devices for neonatal care in emerging markets, specifically serving healthcare facilities in underserved populations.

BiotechFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodIoTMedical DevicesChicago, US

Sona Shah(CEO and Founder)inTeresa Cauvel(CTO and Founder)in

BoardZachary Seaverns(Director)

Co-investorsConnetic VenturesFounders Factory AfricaTechstarsVillgro Africa

NESsT Lirio Fundnesst.orginJan 2024

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

Omnivoreomnivore.vc

"Financial first" impact investor supporting Indian smallholder farmers and rural communities.

Co-investors1955 CapitalCheck24 VenturesYara Growth Ventures

Owl Venturesowlvc.com

Largest venture capital firm focused on the education technology market.

Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalGMG VenturesJungle VenturesOwl Ventures

Paralign Healthhealthworxstudio.cominMay 2026

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

Paralign Healthparalign.healthMay 2026 · $3M

Paralign enables health plans to deploy emergency services teams for preventative care delivery in underserved communities.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSRevere, US

Aaron

Co-investorsGovtech VenturesStone Mountain VenturesFlyover CapitalForum VenturesSixThirty VenturesSpringTime Ventures

Participant Assistive Productsparticipant.lifein𝕏Jan 2024

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)

Peoplespensionpeoplespension.globalin𝕏

People's Pension Trust is a pension services provider licensed in Ghana that offers retirement products to both formal and informal sector workers, with particular focus on the informal economy where the majority of the Ghanaian workforce operates.

FintechImpact & Social GoodGhana, GH

Co-investorsAHL Venture Partners

Quidnetquidnetenergy.comin

Quidnet Energy develops geomechanical energy storage technology that repurposes existing oil, gas, and hydroelectric infrastructure to provide grid-scale, long-duration energy storage.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareHouston, US

Aaron Mandell(Executive Officer)inDagong Zhou(Executive Officer, Director)Joe Zhou(CEO)inHoward Schmidt(Director)

BoardChristina Karapataki(Director)inMatthew Nordan(Director)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesClean Energy VentureCongruent VenturesHelium-3 VenturesNXT VenturesClean Energy Ventures

Recyclopsrecyclops.com

Recyclops provides curbside recycling pickup for households in areas that lack municipal recycling programs, using scheduled bag-based collection with app tracking and pickup reminders.

Circular EconomyClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainPayson, US

Ryan Smith(Founder)in

Co-investorsBDev VenturesCampus Founders FundKickstartLerer Hippeau

Rimidirimidi.com

Rimidi provides remote patient monitoring and chronic care management software integrated with existing EHR systems, serving healthcare providers and clinicians to improve patient engagement and clinical outcomes.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSAtlanta, US

Lucienne Ide(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Ide(Executive Officer)inRobert DeHaven(Executive Officer)Chris McIlvoy(Executive Officer)

BoardBob Bozeman(Director)Mark Braunstein(Director)

Co-investorsPerot JainVillage Capital

Sanivationsanivation.comin𝕏

Sanivation provides hands-on consulting and support to help water utilities in secondary cities build sustainable, safely managed sanitation systems.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Emily Woods(Cofounder)inAndrew Foote(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveFINCA VenturesSilicon Valley

Sevamobsevamob.comin

Sevamob develops AI-powered diagnostic and health screening tools, offering mobile-based AI modules for symptom assessment, medical imaging analysis, and health interventions across conditions including tuberculosis, cardiometabolic disease, and cancer.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Shelley Saxena(Founder, CEO/CTO)inDr Ankit Agarwal(Chief Medical and Operating Officer)

Co-investorsPanxora Management Corporation

Sonara Healthsonarahealth.comin𝕏Sep 2025

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)inDANIEL R. KARLIN(Director)

Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAcumen AmericaFirst Trust Capital Partners

Sourcetracesourcetrace.com

SourceTrace provides SaaS software for agriculture and food businesses to manage and trace the agricultural value chain from farm to retail.

AgTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsGray Ghost Ventures

Stony Creek Colorsstonycreekcolors.comin𝕏

Stony Creek Colors manufactures traceable, 100% plant-based indigo and non-indigo dyes as a replacement for synthetic, petrochemical-derived colorants, sold as powder, paste, or liquid to denim mills, fashion brands, and independent makers.

AgTechClimate TechNew MaterialsGoodlettsville, US

Sarah Bellos(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Cooley(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardShonda Warner(Director)

Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.iSelect FundNext Wave Impact

Taleemabadtaleemabad.com𝕏

Taleemabad provides education management and teacher support solutions including a compliance platform for school administration, an AI-powered digital teaching assistant on WhatsApp, and certified teacher training developed with Aga Khan University.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGovTechImpact & Social Good

Haroon Yasin(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsMulago Foundation

TEAMFundteamfundhealth.org

TEAMFund is an impact investor and advisor that funds MedTech and digital health companies serving underserved, low- and middle-income regions, primarily targeting non-communicable diseases.

Digital HealthImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices

The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)ruralinnovation.usin𝕏

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

The University Venture Funduventurefund.com

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

Think Mdthinkmd.aiin

ThinkMD provides scientifically validated digital health technology in a mobile platform that works offline or online, using machine learning to assess clinical data, score patient risk against hundreds of diseases, and recommend treatment.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechCharlotte, US

Barry Finette(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Marr(Chief Executive Officer)inJackie Rabec(Chief Product Officer)inRodney Davis(Chief Commercial Officer)inWesley Loh(Chief Technology Officer)inAqil Jeenah(Chief of Staff)in

Co-investorsFreshTracks CapitalMulago FoundationSave the Children Global VenturesVerge HealthTech Fund

Unitus Capitalunituscapital.com

Unitus Capital is an investment bank and advisory firm that helps companies raise debt and equity capital, arranging financing across sectors such as financial inclusion, technology, and climate.

Climate TechFintechImpact & Social Good

Vertical Harvestverticalharvestfarms.comin𝕏

Vertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodJackson, US

Caroline Croft Estay(Executive Officer)inNona Yehia(Executive Officer, Director)inKorin Matter(Executive Officer)Arik Griffin(Executive Officer)Gingee Prince(Director)Paul Dugsin(Director)in

Co-investorsNicoyaRaiven

VIA Global Healthviaglobalhealth.com

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 Ventureswasteventures.comin𝕏

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

ZUMIzumi.africa

Transparent, affordable marketplace connecting apparel wholesalers and retailers.

Co-investorsSeedstarsTimon Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

A&H FundABACA by Village CapitalAlphaMundiAsanteBookNookBRCKCapriaCroton Industries East AfricaEARACCESSEcofuelsEleos Social Venture FundElevateeMoneyEnezaFlareGlobal Partnerships/Eleos Social Venture FundImpactAlphaInaruindieDwellInReturn StrategiesKashaLal10Leonardo MuseumLiberty & JusticeMassachusetts Pathways to Economic AdvancementMaycomb CapitalMentor MethodNew York State Workforce Re-EntryNewdayOjay GreeneRasa Public Benefit CorporationRedemption BankRumaSalt Lake County Pay-For-SuccessSparrowTotemVilCap InvestmentsWayfinderWorldHaus

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Sorenson Impact Foundation made?
Sorenson Impact Foundation has 84 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Sorenson Impact Foundation invest at?
Sorenson Impact Foundation invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Sorenson Impact Foundation focus on?
Sorenson Impact Foundation focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Digital Health, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain.
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 8 tracked co-investors.

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