# Genevieve Lemarchal

> Genevieve Lemarchal is the Managing Partner of Suncoast Ventures and Head of Healthcare at Expert Dojo, one of Southern California's most active pre-seed venture funds. A serial entrepreneur turned investor, she focuses on early-stage healthcare startups tackling critical gaps in addiction recovery, maternal care, chronic disease management, and digital health. With a portfolio spanning 35+ companies across 7 countries, she champions underrepresented founders - 50% female, 37-43% from underrepresented backgrounds - and hosts the AdVentureous Podcast, where she interviews entrepreneurs and VCs about building companies that matter.

- **Role:** Managing Partner at Suncoast Ventures / Head of Healthcare at Expert Dojo
- **Organizations:** Suncoast Ventures, Expert Dojo, XXcelerate Fund, FoundersPad VC Fund II
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** MBA in Finance, Foster School of Business, University of Washington, B.A. in Communication and Journalism, Washington State University
- **Known for:** 2022 Biocom California Lifescience Catalyst Award winner, Named among the most prolific early-stage investors in Southern California by Crunchbase (2022), Built portfolio of 35-38+ health companies across 7 countries

## Career timeline

- **2016** — Joined FoundersPad VC Fund II as General Partner (Oregon-based)
- **2017** — Co-founded XXcelerate Fund, a revolving loan fund for women-owned startups
- **2020** — Departed FoundersPad VC Fund II after four years
- **2021** — Founded Suncoast Ventures in July, with founding manifesto written on a napkin
- **2022** — Won Biocom California Lifescience Catalyst Award; named among most prolific early-stage investors in Southern California by Crunchbase
- **2022** — Launched AdVentureous Podcast, hosted on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
- **2023** — Became Head of Healthcare at Expert Dojo, Southern California's most active growth accelerator
- **2024** — Portfolio reached 35+ health companies across 7 countries

## Achievements

- 2022 Biocom California Lifescience Catalyst Award winner
- Named among the most prolific early-stage investors in Southern California by Crunchbase (2022)
- Built portfolio of 35-38+ health companies across 7 countries
- 50% female founders in Suncoast Ventures portfolio
- 37-43% underrepresented founders in portfolio
- Mentored 1,000+ founders
- Co-founded XXcelerate Fund, a revolving loan fund supporting women-owned startups
- Host and creator of the AdVentureous Podcast
- 10,000+ hours of mentoring in early-stage sales, marketing, and growth strategy

## Latest updates

- **2024-01** — Suncoast Ventures portfolio reaches 35+ health companies across 7 countries
- **2023-06** — Joined Expert Dojo as Head of Healthcare
- **2022-11** — Won Biocom California 2022 Lifescience Catalyst Award
- **2022-09** — Launched AdVentureous Podcast with biweekly episodes on entrepreneurship and venture capital

## Links

- Website: https://suncoastvc.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievelemarchal
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/GenLeMarchal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoufuBui3ZQuUTddIRALYlQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievelemarchal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenevieveLeMarchalCo/

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Last updated: 2026-05-18