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The March Group

Venture capital

Davis · Series A · 24 people tracked

Also known as MARCH PARTNERS LLC

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Investment thesis

The March Group invests thematically in exponential technology platforms spanning the convergence of food and medicine, with an emphasis on precision nutrition and intelligent health. The firm leverages a strategic global network and a world-class ecosystem anchored in the University of California system, including partnerships with UC Davis's food, health, and AI institutes. Through collaborations with organizations such as the Novo Nordisk Foundation, national laboratories, and academic bodies, it supports early-stage life-science innovation, including via the UC Davis Aggie Venture Accelerator.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Series A
HQ
Davis, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$42.1M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
13

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Stephen Badger

A member of The March Group investment team.

Ben Kirshnerin
Erica Pattniin
Kyle Ruark
Lik Lim· Dr.

What they invest in

from 10 of 13 portfolio companies

FoodTech ×5Biotech ×3Climate Tech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Consumer ×2Deep Tech ×2Marketing Tech ×2

HQs:United States×5Australia×1Denmark×1Norway×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12024 · 12 dated

AVA websitemeltwater.comin𝕏

Meltwater provides media intelligence, social listening, and influencer marketing solutions for enterprise communications and marketing teams to monitor brand performance, track media coverage, and manage influencer partnerships.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSOslo, NO

Co-investorsUpfront Ventures

Digestiva/Amplifyedigestiva.cominJul 2024

Digestiva develops proprietary protease enzymes that break down proteins to produce more bioaccessible and smaller peptides, increase free amino acid availability, and improve protein yield from co-products and waste streams.

BiotechFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessDavis, US

Julie Hirsch(Executive Officer)inJohn Melo(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Siegel(Executive Officer)

BoardHarold Schmitz(Director)Irina Adler(Director)George Powlick(Director)

Engage3engage3.comin𝕏

Engage3 provides retail price optimization software that uses data science and predictive modeling to help retailers understand and manage their Price Image and enable personalized pricing.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Ken OuimetinTim Ouimetin

Co-investorsWells Fargo AdvisorsArrowroot CapitalMoneta VenturesNewRoad Capital Partners, LLCPereg VenturesBlack Diamond Ventures+1 more

EvodiaBioevodiabio.comin

Evodia is a Danish aroma company that uses precision fermentation with proprietary yeast strains to produce monoterpenes, the natural molecules behind flavor and aroma, as a sustainable alternative to plant-derived ingredients.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTechCopenhagen, DK

Co-investorsNordic Foodtech VCPINCRA Capital

Meati Foodsmeati.comin𝕏

Meati produces meat alternatives made from mycelium, the root structure of fungi, offering a plant-based protein source with complete amino acids and additional nutritional benefits.

ConsumerFoodTech

Tyler Huggins(Founder)inJustin Whiteley(Founder)

Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central LlcBluestein VenturesFifty YearsJoyance PartnersNextwave [X] PartnersSocial Starts+8 more

Number8Bionumber8.bioin

Number8 develops solutions to increase productivity and reduce emissions in grass-fed cattle operations and their retail supply chain.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodAustralia, AU

Tom Williams(Co-founder)Alex Carpenter(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaIcehouse VenturesMain Sequence VenturesPossible Ventures

Rivalzrivalzsnacks.com

Rivalz makes better-for-you snacks aimed at consumers seeking healthier, nutritious alternatives to conventional high-salt, high-fat, high-carb snack foods.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsCapitalize VCAutonomy CapitalBlockBuildersCaballeros CapitalCogitent VenturesD1 Ventures+7 more

SinewUSsinewus.comJun 2026

Sinewus positions itself around athletic training, recovery, and injury reduction, though the page provides only a tagline without concrete product details.

Sports TechWellness & FitnessDavis, US

Alec Avey(President)

BoardKeith Baar(Director)

Ucdavisucdavis.eduin𝕏

UC Davis is a public tier-one research university located in Davis, California, with additional campuses and centers including UC Davis Health in Sacramento and marine and environmental research labs.

EdTechDavis, US

Co-investorsDigitalDx VenturesHM Venture Partners

ZeroAvia x-tech-roboticszeroavia.comin𝕏

ZeroAvia develops hydrogen-electric powertrain technology for aircraft, aiming to enable zero-emission aviation.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechMobility & TransportationHollister, US

Valery Miftakhov(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Sergey Kiselev(Director)inJames McMicking(Chief Strategy Officer)in

BoardGeoff Eisenberg(Director)inMatt Eggers(Director)inChristine Ourmieres-Widener(Director)

Co-investorsAloniqAlumni VenturesAP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesDniproEcosystem Integrity Fund+10 more

Other

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

Pharm to FoodThriveSpan LabsVinZymes

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has The March Group made?
The March Group has 13 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does The March Group invest at?
The March Group invests at the Series A stage.
What sectors does The March Group focus on?
The March Group focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Digital Health, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is The March Group located?
The March Group is headquartered in Davis, US.
Does The March Group lead rounds?
Yes, The March Group leads investment rounds.
Who does The March Group co-invest with?
The March Group most often shares deals with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, DigitalDx Ventures, Horizons Ventures, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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