Sorenson Impact Foundation
Impact investorSalt Lake City · Seed–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
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 · 17 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 12 of 15 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×5Healthtech ×4Digital Health ×2Fintech ×2GovTech ×2Medical Devices ×2Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:United States×6India×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Co-investorsScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)WUTIF Capital
B Lab is a global nonprofit that certifies businesses as B Corporations against verified social, environmental, and governance standards, and operates the B Impact platform for companies to measure their impact.
Climate TechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsArborview Capital
Molecular diagnostics company offering clinical PCR systems using automation and microfluidics; acquired by QIAGEN in September 2020.
BiotechHealthtechAlbuquerque, US
Thomas Duensing(Executive Officer)Dennis Hynson(Executive Officer)Janette Phi(Executive Officer)R. Terry Dunlay(Executive Officer, Director)Sundaresh Brahmasandra(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Williams(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investors1315 Capital1s1 EnergyABAN.VCAdBio partnersAdjuvoAgile Capital+118 more
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 an investment organization that funds social enterprises focused on creating quality employment opportunities for underserved communities while advancing environmental sustainability.
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)
BoardPatrick Berry(Director)inMichael Batista(Director)
Co-investorsFlyover CapitalForum VenturesGovtech VenturesSixThirty VenturesSpringTime VenturesStone Mountain Ventures
Participant designs mobility products intended for rough terrain use that are durable and clinically validated.
HealthtechMedical DevicesMobility & Transportation
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)
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)JUSTIN GELLER(Executive Officer)
BoardRACHEL KERN(Director)DANIEL R. KARLIN(Director)
Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcAcumen AmericaFirst Trust Capital Partners
The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is a national nonprofit that uses data-driven research, partnerships, programming, and investment to support rural leaders in building inclusive tech ecosystems.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
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
Waste Ventures India is a waste management social enterprise that works with informal waste pickers and bulk waste generators to divert waste from landfills to environmentally sustainable endpoints.
Circular EconomyCleantechImpact & Social Good
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Kiip · en.wowtale.net · Jul 7, 2026
Paralign Health · intelligence360.news · Jun 4, 2026
CardioMEMS · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 3, 2026
Sonara Health · boomerang.vc · Sep 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sorenson Impact Foundation made?
- Sorenson Impact Foundation has 13 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 6 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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