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The March Group

Venture capital

Davis · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 24 people tracked

Also known as MARCH PARTNERS LLC

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Investment thesis

The March Group focuses on backing exponential technology platforms operating at the convergence of food and medicine, with an emphasis on precision nutrition and intelligent health. The firm positions itself as an innovation pioneer supporting early-stage life science innovation, including a partnership with UC Davis to launch the Aggie Venture Accelerator advancing early-stage life science ventures.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Davis, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Private fund assets
$42.1M
VC funds
2
Tracked investments
14

Team · 24 people

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Ben Kirshnerin
Dennis Wongin
Erica Pattniin
Kyle Ruarkin
Lik Lim· Dr.
Ralph Jeromein
Stephen Badger

A member of The March Group investment team.

Rikon Lao· CFOin

What they invest in

from 10 of 14 portfolio companies

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

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

Investments · 14 tracked

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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

Digestivadigestiva.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)John Melo(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Siegel(Executive Officer)

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

Dr. Jeffrey Gordonwustl.eduin𝕏

Washington University in St.

EdTechSt. Louis, US

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 OuimetTim Ouimet

Co-investorsWells Fargo AdvisorsArrowroot CapitalMoneta VenturesPereg Ventures

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 VC

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)

Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central LlcBluestein VenturesFifty YearsJoyance PartnersSocial StartsToba Capital+4 more

Number8number8.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)

Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaIcehouse VenturesMain Sequence VenturesPossible Ventures

Pharm to Food

Advanced analytical tools providing actionable insights for food and health companies in product development.

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 VC

SinewUS
ThriveSpan Labs

Personalized metabolic wellness with diagnostics to support GLP-1 users.

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

VinZymesvinzymes.com
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-investorsAP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesDniproEcosystem Integrity FundHorizons VenturesScottish National Investment Bank+8 more

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has The March Group made?
The March Group has 15 tracked investments.
What stage does The March Group invest at?
The March Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does The March Group focus on?
The March Group focuses on AgTech, 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 30 tracked co-investors.

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