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MSIV Welcomes First Venture Partner

MSIV announces that Jordan Kivelstadt, a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor, and North Bay leader, is joining the team as its first Venture Partner to support deal selection, portfolio companies, and community building.

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LivXplore Podcast Features MSIV

MSIV Founder and Managing Partner Zachary Kushel discussed all things related to the North Bay community, job creation, local startups, and MSIV’s ongoing work to improve the region’s economic future.

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MSIV Invests in Petaluma’s Jump Aero

MSIV announces its investment in Petaluma’s Jump Aero, a company bringing to market the world’s fastest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft built for first responders.

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MSIV Invests in Sausalito’s PairUp

MSIV announces its investment in Sausalito’s PairUp, a software company leveraging generative AI to boost workplace knowledge sharing and connectivity.

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MSIV Hosts 3rd Annual Fall Party

MSIV hosted over 150 community members at Petaluma’s iconic Brewster’s Beer Garden for our third annual Fall Party. The event marked MSIV’s last in-person gathering of the year.

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MSIV Headlines NBLC Conference

NBLC hosted its virtual 2023 State of the North Bay Conference entitled “Planting the Seeds for Economic Growth” and invited MSIV to lead a discussion on the region’s growing startup ecosystem.

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MSIV Hosts 2nd Annual Day of Service

On Friday, August 25, MSIV rallied volunteers for its second annual Day of Service in partnership with NatureBridge in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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MSIV Founder Honored by NBLC

MSIV Founder Zachary Kushel was honored for his work building MSIV by the North Bay Leadership Council on Friday, May 12. He received the prestigious “Leaders of the North Bay” award for Innovative & Entrepreneurial Spirit.

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Sonoma Valley Chamber Hosts MSIV

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce invited MSIV Founder Zachary Kushel to speak as part of its Community Connections Breakast Series.

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Watch MSIV’s North Bay NEXT 2023

Over forty successful startup founders and community leaders took the stage at North Bay NEXT to share their stories and insights from their entrepreneurial journeys. The video sequence follows the agenda of North Bay NEXT 2022.

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MSIV Founders + Mentors Gather

On Thursday March 2, over 50 members of the MSIV Founder and Executive Network turned out in Mill Valley for MSIV’s second annual Mentorship Mixer.

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MSIV Invests in Santa Rosa’s Union Credit

MSIV announces its investment in Santa Rosa’s Union Credit, a newly-formed fintech company that is developing an embedded one-click lending marketplace for consumers. Union Credit’s marketplace allows credit unions to deliver perpetual credit approval and one-click loan activation to new member prospects.

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MSIV Announces North Bay NEXT 2023

North Bay NEXT 2023, the second annual conference connecting the Marin + Sonoma startup community, will be held on Tuesday, April 25 at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.

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MSIV Launches North Bay Startup Talent Hub

MSIV’s Talent Hub is connecting local talent with jobs and projects at North Bay startups. Applicants can opt-in to MSIV’s talent pool, browse open positions on MSIV’s job board, and sign up for job alerts.

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NBBJ Reports on MSIV Fund I

The North Bay Business Journal reported on the final closing of MSIV Fund I, the North Bay’s first ever regional venture capital fund. The news was featured as the top story on the NBBJ’s website.

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