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Trammell Ventures
Venture capitalAustin · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Trammell Ventures incubates and invests in early-stage startups while also running product development labs and events production. Its investment focus spans information and cybersecurity, Bitcoin, cryptoasset and blockchain technology, analytics-driven business modeling, and game development and gamification. The firm backs strong teams with clear ideas and execution ability. Its venture arm, Trammell Venture Partners, launched a first fund in 2019 focused on cybersecurity, blockchain, and machine intelligence, and later raised Bitcoin Venture Fund I (2022), described as the first venture fund exclusively focused on Bitcoin infrastructure and Bitcoin-native companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesCo-founder and COO involved in the business side of information security since 2009. She leverages a network of government and corporate cybersecurity contacts to secure partnerships and oversees day-to-day business operations.
Featured in a TVP-related podcast episode discussing Bitcoin; associated with Trammell Venture Partners.
Managing Director of the firm's venture investment arm, Trammell Venture Partners, which closed its first fund in 2019 and launched Bitcoin Venture Fund I in 2022, with Bitcoin Venture Fund II currently being raised.
Software engineer with broad experience across chip CAD tools, IT/IS automation, network services, online voting systems, games, SaaS, and GRC systems, known for adaptability and full-stack understanding.
Operations director with over 20 years in business management and 6 years in the venture space, overseeing HR, finance, business operations, office and property management.
Marketing manager with a background in marketing strategy, sales, and customer success across technology and medical device environments, focused on brand positioning, content, and CRM systems.
CTO with over 20 years in systems administration, design, and implementation, and more than a decade in information security as an analyst and consultant, with expertise in web application security, cryptography, and network security.
What they invest in
from 7 of 9 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×3Fintech ×3SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAchieveMint is a web platform where users create, award, and track real-world "achievements" for events, communities, and conferences, each with requirements, credibility, and difficulty ratings.
ConsumerGamingSocial
BDYHAX was an annual conference in Austin, Texas focused on body hacking and human enhancement, covering topics such as transhumanism, biohacking, bioethics, gene therapy, body modification, and wearable technology.
BiotechMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Blockhenge provides financial services and products for integrating Bitcoin and cryptoassets into business operations, serving clients who want to adopt digital assets.
Crypto & Web3FintechAustin, US
Centric Software provides Centric PLM, a product lifecycle management platform specifically designed for the fashion industry.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLos Gatos, US
Chris Groves(Executive Officer, Director)inRavi RanganinFabrice Canonge(CEO)in
BoardBandel Carano(Director)Warren Riley(Director)Brian Owen(Director)
Co-investorsLFX Venture PartnersOak Investment Partners
Kraken 360 Investments provides capital and launch infrastructure to blockchain protocols in pre-token and early post-token phases, offering custody, staking, treasury, and liquidity services alongside fundraising support.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Jesse Powell(Founder)inMichael Gronager(Founder)inThanh Luu(Founder)David RipleyinArjun Sethiin
Co-investors1/1 Capital10T Fundalphabet angelsAltari VenturesAweh VenturesBlockchain Capital+49 more
Rogue Signal develops custom gamified experiences for events and community engagement, drawing on game design, storytelling, and interactive entertainment techniques.
Creator EconomySaaS
A Bitcoin-focused venture capital fund investing in seed- and early-stage startups building on the Bitcoin protocol stack.
Crypto & Web3FintechSector AgnosticAustin, US
Christopher Calicott(Managing Director)inStephen Cole(Venture Partner)inTimothy Leung(Head of Capital Formation)in
BoardDustin D. Trammell(Director of Technology and Engineering)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
American Information Security GroupInfosecsouthwest
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKraken · forgeglobal.com · Jun 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Trammell Ventures made?
- Trammell Ventures has 9 tracked investments.
- What stage does Trammell Ventures invest at?
- Trammell Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Trammell Ventures focus on?
- Trammell Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, SaaS.
- Where is Trammell Ventures located?
- Trammell Ventures is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Who does Trammell Ventures co-invest with?
- Trammell Ventures most often shares deals with Hummingbird Ventures, Kirenaga Partners, Manhattan Venture Partners, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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