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Impact investorSalt Lake City · Seed · 58 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Sorenson Impact Institute focuses on expanding the market for impact and developing the next generation of impact leaders, with the goal of integrating impact across sectors worldwide. Originally established in 2001 as the first student-run venture fund in the United States and later endowed by impact investor Jim Sorenson in 2013, it operates as an academic institute at the University of Utah. Its multidisciplinary team of impact investors, strategists, data scientists, and storytellers collaborates with partners to help solve social problems.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 58 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 1 tracked
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Lua is an AI workforce platform that enables teams to work alongside AI agents in a shared workspace with unified memory and governance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Lorcan O Cathain(Founder)inStefan Kruger(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupEnza CapitalP1 VenturesPioneerTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Transpose Platform Management+12 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLua Global Inc · thesaasnews.com · Apr 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Sorenson Institute invest at?
- Sorenson Institute invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Sorenson Institute focus on?
- Sorenson Institute focuses on Climate Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Sorenson Institute located?
- Sorenson Institute is headquartered in Salt Lake City, US.
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