Genevieve LeMarchal

Genevieve LeMarchal is a Managing Partner at Suncoast Ventures, a healthcare venture capital firm she co-founded. Her investment thesis focuses on early-stage startups that tackle high-cost healthcare challenges such as chronic disease, maternal care, and addiction recovery, which are often overlooked by larger VCs. She launched Suncoast Ventures in 2022 and has built a portfolio of approximately 20 startups. suncoastvc+3

LeMarchal is a strong advocate for underrepresented founders, particularly women. She co-founded the XXCelerate Fund, an accelerator and loan fund for women-led businesses, stemming from her own experiences with fundraising challenges. Her investment portfolio at Expert Dojo also reflects this commitment, with 50% female founders and 37% underrepresented founders. She also served on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts, promoting STEM and entrepreneurship for K-12 girls. suncoastvc+3

With over a decade of experience as a serial entrepreneur, Genevieve has founded multiple companies across various sectors, including tech, e-commerce, non-profits, and a socially responsible accessories line. Her journey, which includes a notable suncoastvc+2