MSIV convened over 330 local leaders at the North Bay NEXT 2024 conference. The dynamic event marks the 3rd annual gathering of the Marin + Sonoma local startup community.

MSIV is pleased to introduce our second cohort of Executive Network members to the North Bay community. These volunteers were strategically recruited to actively participate in building a more robust North Bay startup community.

On March 12, MSIV brought together its North Bay Founder Network and Executive Network for our third annual Mentorship Mixer. Over 60 MSIV community members turned out for the lively gathering.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

MSIV announces its investment in San Anselmo’s Fire Aside, a software company supporting fire agencies in their mission to help communities adapt to wildfire risk.

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.

MSIV portfolio company Union Credit recently received the Finovate Award for Top Emerging Fintech Company.

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.

The North Bay Business Journal invited MSIV Founder Zachary Kushel to speak at its 2023 Economic Outlook Summit.

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.

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

The North Bay Business Journal reported on MSIV’s second annual North Bay NEXT conference co-hosted by Sonoma State University.

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.

On April 25th, MSIV hosted over 300 North Bay startup community members at Sonoma State University for the 2nd annual North Bay NEXT conference.

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.

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.