What check size does Masha Khusid write?

Masha Khusid typically writes checks of $5M – $30M.

What boards does Masha Khusid sit on?

Masha Khusid holds tracked board seats at Birdseye Global, Landline.

What companies has Masha Khusid invested in?

Investments tracked here include Astrus Inc., BirdseyePost, Landline, Nautical Commerce, Planned, Sololearn.

Masha Khusid

Investor

Former Partner at Drive Capital · Former Associate at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Columbus, Ohio

Writes $5M – $30M checks · typically $15M

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About

Masha Khusid's immigrant, Midwestern upbringing shapes her Midwest focus, and experience across the capital stack—from investment banking to private equity to startups—lets her coach founders on financing tradeoffs.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechRobotics

Experience

Drive CapitalPartner2019 — 2026Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Jump CapitalInvestor2018 — 2019Greater Chicago Area
Lighter CapitalInvestment Director2016 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
KKR & Co. L.P.Associate2014 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
KeyBanc Capital MarketsAssociate2011 — 2015Greater Seattle Area

Deals · 2

LandlineBoard seat

via Drive Capital · filed Mar 2026 · $6M raise

Birdseye GlobalBoard seat

via Drive Capital · filed Oct 2025 · $5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

Astrus Inc.BirdseyePostNautical Commerce PlannedSololearn

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Masha Khusid?: Masha Khusid's immigrant, Midwestern upbringing shapes her Midwest focus, and experience across the capital stack—from investment banking to private equity to startups—lets her coach founders on financing tradeoffs.
What does Masha Khusid invest in?: Masha Khusid invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Robotics.
What check size does Masha Khusid write?: Masha Khusid typically writes checks of $5M – $30M.
What boards does Masha Khusid sit on?: Masha Khusid holds tracked board seats at Birdseye Global, Landline.
What companies has Masha Khusid invested in?: Investments tracked here include Astrus Inc., BirdseyePost, Landline, Nautical Commerce, Planned, Sololearn.