Sunstone Management

Sunstone Management is a diversified private capital firm based in Irvine, California, investing in early-stage technology entrepreneurs building great companies. Founded in 2015, the firm also manages real estate and fixed-income funds for qualified and accredited investors. Sunstone's investment philosophy rests on three pillars: Founder Focus (backing diverse, passionate problem-solvers at the earliest stages), Market Modern (highly scalable technologies that modernize business), and Sustainable (financial, social, and environmental sustainability). Portfolio companies include Boom Technology (supersonic aircraft), Allset, Combinati, Creatify, Delphire, Evolectric, Aircada, and 123 Baby Box, with co-investors including Ribbit Capital. The firm is led by Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Venture Capital Richard Jun. Sunstone also runs the Sunstone Community Fund, a nonprofit initiative catalyzing public-private partnerships and economic opportunities for founders and communities across the United States, reflecting the firm's broader focus on innovation and civic engagement in Southern California.