Jim Sorenson

Jim Sorenson is a prominent impact investor and philanthropist dedicated to addressing global challenges through innovative solutions. He founded the Sorenson Impact Foundation in 2012, which invests in scalable, innovative social entrepreneurs and initiatives that aim to improve lives in underserved communities. The Foundation operates across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and economic development, with a strong emphasis on impact investing.

In addition to his philanthropic endeavors, Sorenson co-founded Sorenson Capital in 2003, a private equity firm specializing in early- and growth-stage investments in B2B software, cybersecurity, DevOps, AI, and infrastructure companies across North America. The firm manages over $1.6 billion in assets and typically invests between $1 million and $10 million per company. Sorenson Capital emphasizes close operational collaboration with founders on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, scaling, and customer acquisition.

Sorenson's commitment to impact investing extends to his support for educational initiatives. In 2013, he provided a $13 million gift to the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business to establish the James Lee Sorenson Global Impact Investing Center. This center aims to emulate Sorenson's philanthropic and business endeavors by providing students with real-world experience with social entrepreneurs and interaction with foundations and investors to facilitate impact investing to address a broad range of societal problems.

Through his ventures, Jim Sorenson continues to drive innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, aligning mission and values with capital to create meaningful, lasting change.