Current Firm
Drive Capital
Investments
1+ companies
Focus
Digital Health, Fintech
About Masha Khusid
Masha Khusid's immigrant background and Midwestern upbringing shape her deliberate focus on investing in the Midwest, where she draws parallels between immigrant families' thoughtful risk-taking and the mindset of founders she backs. Her career progression across the entire capital stack—from investment banking to private equity to venture-backed startups before joining Drive Capital—gives her an unusually complete view of company-building that helps her coach founders on financing strategy and tradeoffs over time.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
Notable Investments
Investment Profile
Masha Khusid is a Partner, Drive Capital at Drive Capital, based in Columbus, OH.
Masha's investment focus spans Digital Health, Fintech, AI, Robotics, Enterprise, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Masha's portfolio include Duolingo. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Masha Khusid?
Masha Khusid is a Partner, Drive Capital at Drive Capital, based in Columbus, OH. Their investment focus includes Digital Health, Fintech, AI.
What does Masha Khusid invest in?
Masha Khusid focuses on investments in Digital Health, Fintech, AI, Robotics, Enterprise through Drive Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Masha Khusid's most notable investments?
Masha Khusid's notable portfolio investments include Duolingo. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Masha Khusid at?
Masha Khusid is currently at Drive Capital, headquartered in Columbus, OH, serving as Partner, Drive Capital.
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