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Trousdale Ventures

Venture capital

West Hollywood · Seed–Series B · 2 people tracked

Also known as Trousdale

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Investment thesis

Trousdale Ventures backs founders who take on seemingly impossible challenges with the ambition to reshape industries and change the rules. The firm seeks exceptional entrepreneurs who combine bold vision with resilience and the potential to build 'forever companies' that endure across generations. Working alongside its partners and founders, Trousdale aims to support groundbreaking innovation that drives lasting societal transformation rather than fleeting success.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$1M – $5M
HQ
West Hollywood, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
116
Unicorns
8
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
1

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website & public directories

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Trousdale Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 89 of 116 portfolio companies

Consumer ×24AI & Machine Learning ×20Direct to Consumer ×17FoodTech ×14Hardware ×14Cleantech ×13Enterprise Software ×12Deep Tech ×11

HQs:United States×56United Kingdom×3Argentina×1Belgium×1Brazil×1Denmark×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 55 portfolio companies
31%
solo founders
17 of 55 mapped founding teams
32%
repeat founders
of 62 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 13 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×203 founders×84+ founders×10

Where their founders studiedfrom 57 founders with education data

Stanford University ×6Columbia University ×2Cornell ×2Emory University ×2Harvard Business School ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2New York University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 63 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×25Computer Science ×11Business & Management ×10Finance & Accounting ×5Physics ×5Economics ×4Humanities ×4Politics & Policy ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 62 founders with career history

Google ×7Blue Origin ×3Aurora ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Harvard University ×2IDEO ×2Intel Labs ×2Lyft ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×5

18 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 66 with degree data)

Investments · 116 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 22023 · 82022 · 62021 · 32020 · 12019 · 22015 · 126 dated

Hagertyhagerty.comin𝕏NYSE: HGTYJun 2023

Hagerty Marketplace is an online platform for buying and selling classic, modern enthusiast, and collector vehicles through auctions and classified listings.

ConsumerInsurTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationTraverse City, US

Patrick McClymont(Executive Officer)inMcKeel Hagerty(Executive Officer, Director)inBill Swanson(Director)Michael Crowley(Director)Rand Harbert(Director)Laurie Harris(Director)

Omada Healthomadahealth.comin𝕏NASDAQ: OMDAJul 2015

Omada Health provides virtual-first, integrated care programs for chronic disease management, delivered as data-driven solutions for employers, health plans, and healthcare organizations.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Andrew DiMichelle(Executive Officer, Director)Adrian James(Founder)inSean Duffy(Founder)inWei-Li Shao(President)inSteve Cook(Chief Financial Officer)inAndrew DiMichele(Founder)

Co-investorsaMoonAndreessen HorowitzBlackbird VenturesCanvas VenturesCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDesigner Fund+18 more

SpaceXspacex.comNASDAQ: SPCX

Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary

Hawthorne, US

Elon Musk(Founder)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Mueller(Founder)

BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)in

Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures1802 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures+211 more

AfterHourafterhour.comin𝕏

AfterHour is a community-based social trading platform that connects retail stock market traders, allowing them to share verified positions and research with live alerts, charts, and ticker-specific chat rooms.

FintechMarketplacesSocial

Kevin Xu(Founder)inKevin X(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundGaingelsGeneral CatalystPear VCFounders Fund+1 more

Ahead Computingaheadcomputing.comJun 2026

AheadComputing develops high-performance 64-bit RISC-V application processor cores designed to maximize per-core CPU performance for AI, cloud, client, mobile, and edge workloads.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsBeaverton, US

Debbie Marr(Founder)inJonathan Pearce(Founder)inSrikanth Srinivasan(Founder)Mark Dechene(Founder)

BoardGreg Reichow(Director)inJim Keller(Director)

Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsCambium CapitalEclipse VenturesMESHFundomoMaverick Capital+1 more

AIONICSaionics.ioin𝕏Mar 2026

Aionics uses artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation to design and screen new material formulations, focusing on high-performance battery chemistries and electrolytes.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechNew MaterialsPalo Alto, US

Venkatasubramanian Viswanathan(Director)Austin Sendek(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Venkat Viswanathan(Co-Founder & CEO (as listed on leadership page))Lenson Pellouchoud(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAvilaUP PartnersStanford University

Alignedcarbonalignedcarbon.com

J Provine(Founder)in

Co-investorsBerkeley CatalystEvolution VC PartnersPrefix CapitalSand Hill AngelsStartX

Alto IRAaltoira.comin𝕏

Alto operates a platform for self-directed IRAs, letting individuals fund retirement accounts via IRA transfers, employer-plan rollovers, or cash contributions and invest those funds in private markets.

FintechMarketplacesSaaS

Eric Satz(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha Edisonalphabet angelsAlumni VenturesAmplify.LA+20 more

Anello Photonicsanellophotonics.comin

ANELLO Photonics develops silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems, specifically its SiPhOG platform, which delivers optical gyroscope performance in a chip-scale form factor for GPS-denied environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US

Dr. Mario Paniccia(Chief Executive Officer)inAvi Feshali(Founder)inMario Paniccia(Founder)Mike Horton(Founder)

Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsMana VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesHCVCIn-Q-Tel+2 more

Apothékaryapothekary.coin

Apothekary produces powdered herbal blends designed for daily consumption that combine food science with traditional healing practices, marketed as alternatives to over-the-counter remedies for wellness.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsK Street CapitalOpen Venture CapitalThe Venture Collective

BARCODEdrinkbarcode.com

Barcode is an all-natural sports performance and wellness beverage made with coconut water concentrate, vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens designed for athletes and health-conscious consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Mubarak Malik(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel groupGaingelsMidnight

Bellwetherbellwethercoffee.comin

Bellwether Coffee makes an all-electric, ventless countertop coffee roaster along with a curated green coffee marketplace, roast profiles, and retail packaging for cafés and businesses to roast and sell coffee in-house.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareRetail TechBerkeley, US

Ricardo Lopez(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary)Nathan Gilliland(President and Chief Executive Officer)inMathieu Brown(Executive Officer, Director)inRolph Decker(Director)

BoardKenneth Hood(Director)in

Co-investorsCongruent VenturesDBL PartnersFusionX VenturesHCVCRSE VenturesTandem Capital+1 more

Belvobelvo.comin𝕏

Belvo provides an open finance platform that enables financial companies in Latin America to connect with customer financial data, understand behavior, and initiate account-to-account payments.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Oriol Tintoré(Founder)inPablo Viguera(Founder)inPablo Viguera Altolaguirre(Executive Officer, Director)Oriol Tintore Gazulla(Executive Officer, Director)Uri Tintoré(Founder & CEO)inPablo Viguera Oriol Tintore(Founder)

Co-investorsConexo VenturesD4 VenturesExpansion CapitalFJ LabsFlucas VenturesKaszek Ventures+28 more

Blackbirdblackbirdcoffee.dkinJun 2023 · $20M

Blackbird Coffee supplies automated coffee machines, premium whole-bean coffee, and ongoing maintenance service to businesses and offices in Denmark on a pay-per-cup model.

FoodTechIoTSaaSDenmark, DK

Co-investorsDamgaard CompanySEED Capital DenmarkGeneration VenturesStartFast VenturesTen Eleven

Blackbirdblackbird.aiin𝕏

Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise Software

Naushad UzZaman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmand VenturesNex CubedStartFastStartFast VenturesAdams Street PartnersMorgan Stanley+1 more

Breezebreezeai.comin

Breeze provides technology-driven cargo insurance for freight forwarders, logistics service providers, and shippers, offering instant quotes, self-service coverage, and fast claims settlement.

FintechInsurTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Eyal Goldberg(Founder)in

Co-investorsM25NFXSymbolFiat VenturesInvest NebraskaLink Ventures

Brightside Healthbrightside.comin𝕏

Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US

Jeremy Barth(Executive Officer, Director)inBrad Kittredge(Founder)in

BoardEric Wiesen(Director)inAike Ho(Director)in

Co-investorsBullpen CapitalACME CapitalEastward Capital PartnersObvious VenturesRosecliff VenturesSlow Ventures+4 more

Cache Dnacache-dna.comin𝕏

Cache develops a platform for reliable long-term storage and access of biomolecules to support precision medicine and fundamental research.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Co-investorsFifty YearsHAWKTAILJuniperLifeX VenturesTaihill VentureValkyrie

Career Karmacareerkarma.com𝕏

Career Karma helps individuals explore and compare career training programs and matches them to education pathways based on their interests, financial needs, and learning preferences.

EdTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

Timur Meyster(Founder)inArtur Meyster(Founder)Ruben Harris(Founder)inRuben A. Harris(Founder)in

BoardGarry Tan(Director)in

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChaos VenturesFlucas VenturesGaingelsGV (Google Ventures)Ossian Capital+10 more

Cars & Bidscarsandbids.cominNov 2022

Cars & Bids is an online auction marketplace for enthusiast cars, founded by automotive YouTuber Doug DeMuro.

San Diego, US

Doug DeMuro(Co-Founder and Secretary)inRogelio Choy(President)inWilliam Parks(Director)

BoardStephen Cousineau(Director)in

Co-investorsThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)

Cesiumcesium.comin𝕏Jul 2019

Cesium is an open developer platform for building software applications with 3D geospatial data, providing visualization, data pipelines, curated data, and analytics.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsExton, US

Patrick Cozzi(Founder)inBonnie Bogle(Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer)inYonathan Anatolii Oremiatzki Ast(Director)Paul Graziani(Director)

Co-investorsInMotion VenturesLavrock Ventures

Cesium Astrocesiumastro.comin𝕏Series B · Jun 2024 · $65M

CesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAustin, US

Shey Sabripour(Founder)inJonathan Hodock(Director)Daniel Sable(Director)

BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)inWen Hsieh(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAssembly VenturesIn-Q-TelInMotion VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsKleiner Perkins+5 more

Coreshellcoreshelltech.comin𝕏

CoreShell Technology develops metallurgical silicon materials for electric vehicle batteries as a more economical and scalable alternative to synthetic silicon.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBlue Bear VenturesEntrada VenturesFoothill VenturesHelios Climate VenturesZeon Ventures

Coreshell Technologiescoreshell.comin𝕏Series A · Mar 2022 · $12M

Coreshell develops battery materials and technology aimed at improving battery capacity, performance, and cost while reducing reliance on critical materials.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsSan Leandro, US

Jonathan Tan(Founder)inSourav Basu(Executive Officer, Director)John Nadaskay(Executive Officer)inYoungduk Kim(Executive Officer)Roger Basu(Founder)

BoardBenoist Ollivier(Director)

Co-investorsAsymmetry VenturesBerkeley SkyDeck FundEntrada VenturesMana VenturesUC Berkeley SkydeckVeronorte+6 more

Cowboycowboy.com𝕏

Cowboy manufactures electric bicycles with adaptive motor technology for urban commuters.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationBrussels, BE

Karim Slaoui(Founder)inAdrien Roose(Founder)inTanguy Goretti(Founder)

Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalHCVCIndex VenturesKima VenturesWind VentureAldea Ventures+2 more

Ecovativeecovative.comin

Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and leather-like materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure.

BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsGreen Island, US

Eben Bayer(Cofounder)inGavin McIntyre(Founder)in

BoardEvan Lodes(Director)Jerry Weinstein(Director)Charles Deull(Director)Jessica Harris(Director)

Co-investorsBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCool Climate CollectiveStray Dog CapitalViking GlobalAiiM Partners+3 more

ELAVIelavi.co

Elavi makes protein and fiber-rich snacks formulated with whole ingredients and minimal processing.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

MichelleNikki

Ellipseellipse.lain

Ellipse World develops payment card and smartcard technology aimed at reducing fraud and making digital payments safer for the financial industry and e-commerce.

CybersecurityFintechHardwareCulver City, US

Cyril Lalo(CEO & Founder)inSebastien Pochic(Chief Technology Officer)inGabrielle Levy(Chief Financial Officer)inMike Gaffney(President)inJacques Essebag(Director)

Co-investorsUpfront VenturesBioStar Ventures

Epoch MLepochml.com𝕏

Epoch ML builds autonomous AI systems that generate code and automate software development, serving enterprise customers with mission-critical deployments.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Idan Beck

Co-investorsPrefix CapitalTranspose Platform Management

Ever Edenever-eden.comin

Evereden makes clean, non-toxic, dermatologist-tested skincare and self-care products designed for kids and teens.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Kimberley Ho(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcPLUS CapitalSidekick PartnersGSR Ventures

Flamingo Estateflamingoestate.comin

Flamingo Estate sells the Sappho Fig Candle, a fragranced candle with a fig-based scent evoking sun-ripened summer fruit, leaves, and green stems.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Aaron Harveyin

Co-investorsPoint King CapitalWorklife Ventures

Flynow Aviationflynow-aviation.comin𝕏

FlyNow Aviation develops autonomous, pilotless eCopters for urban air mobility, offering versions for passenger transport, cargo logistics (200 kg payload), and emergency medical transport.

CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsSquareOne

Foremforem.com𝕏

Forem is open source software for building online communities in any niche, powering DEV, a community where software developers share knowledge and collaborate.

Creator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Ben Halpern(Co-founder)Jess Lee(Co-founder)Peter Frank(Co-founder)

Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesOSS Capital

Glasglas.comFeb 2019

Glas designs and manufactures premium closed pod-system vaping devices, featuring a PVD-coated housing and a patented battery technology, aimed at ex-smokers and vapers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareLos Angeles, US

Sean Greenbaum(CEO, Chairman and Secretary)Bruce Greenbaum(COO, Vice Chairman)inMichael Daher(Director)

Groq Incgroq.comin𝕏

Groq designs and manufactures the LPU (Language Processing Unit), a chip purpose-built for AI inference, and operates GroqCloud, a platform for running inference workloads with low latency and cost efficiency across global data centers.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

Jonathan Ross(Founder)inDouglas Wightman(Founder)

BoardChamath Palihapitiya(Director)in

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Acequia Capital (AceCap)Alumni VenturesAxiom PartnersB CapitalBanca Investis — Family Office+75 more

haigethai.com𝕏Seed · Nov 2021 · $6M

hai makes a smart showerhead with a water-flow-powered turbine that runs LED alerts and Bluetooth, tracks water and energy use, and offers aromatherapeutic, vitamin-rich shower infusions.

CleantechConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessManhattan Beach, US

Leonard Brody(Director)Edward Holzman(Director)Leah Stigile(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Gibson(Director)

Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnimal CapitalREMUS Capital

Havoc AIhavocai.comin𝕏

Havoc develops software for coordinating autonomous vehicles across air, sea, and land domains, enabling operators to supervise hundreds or thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously through a unified control platform.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsProvidence, US

Paul Lwin(Founder)inJoseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)inJoe Turner(Founder)

BoardPaige Craig(Director)in

Co-investors0BS640 OxfordAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBVVC+14 more

Helainamyhelaina.comin

Helaina uses precision fermentation to produce human proteins, including lactoferrin and other bioactive nutrients found in human milk, for consumer nutrition products serving athletes, new parents, and health-conscious consumers.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew York, US

Laura Katz(Founder)in

Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsPrimary Venture PartnersVisible Ventures+4 more

ICONiconbuild.comin𝕏

ICON designs and builds architectural structures while providing technology solutions to construction teams to improve building speed and reduce costs.

Construction TechDeep Tech

Jason Ballard(Founder)inAlexander Le Roux(Founder)inAlex Le Roux(Founder)Evan Loomis(Founder)Kennan Davison(Founder)Tim Sherwood(Founder)in

Co-investors1Flourish CapitalBond Capital ManagementCapital FactoryDraper AssociatesEnsemble VCEvolution VC Partners+21 more

Iconic Heartsiconichearts.com

Iconic Hearts develops consumer-facing social networking applications using AI technology.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementTenOneTen VenturesWedbush Ventures

Impulse Spaceimpulsespace.comin𝕏

Impulse Space develops in-space mobility infrastructure and spacecraft, enabling transportation and logistics between Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechRedondo Beach, US

Tom Mueller(Founder)inThomas Mueller(Founder)inEric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)inMargaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)in

BoardMichael Linse(Director)inJohn William Raymond(Director)

Co-investors137 VenturesAlumni VenturesArctic DigitalAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBalerion Space VenturesBanner VC+28 more

Jikojiko.comin𝕏Oct 2022 · $40M

Jiko provides T-bill-backed accounts that automatically invest corporate cash in U.S.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Stephane Lintner(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAnthem Venture Management, LlcCore Venture CapitalDigital Currency GroupEmbark VenturesNyca+12 more

Key Verticalkey.coin𝕏

KEY provides curated luxury vacation rental homes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and other destinations, with professionally managed properties and concierge services.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySteamboat Springs, US

Kim Lalande(Founder + CEO)in

Co-investors37 AngelsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkCitrine AngelsCorsa Ventures+2 more

Kin Euphoricskineuphorics.com𝕏

Kin Euphorics makes non-alcoholic functional beverages formulated with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics intended to affect mood, brain function, and immunity.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Jen Batchelor(Founder)inJen Batchelor Matthew Cauble(Founder)

Co-investorsBoxGroupCanaan PartnersCollaborative FundFifty YearsMelitas Ventures LlcTwo Culture Capital+2 more

Lemon Perfectlemonperfect.comin𝕏Series A · Apr 2022 · $31M

Lemon Perfect produces organic lemon-based hydration beverages with zero sugar and added vitamin C, marketed as a natural alternative to sugary drinks.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessAtlanta, US

Yann-Alfred Jeffrey Hufnagel(Executive Officer, Director)Yanni Hufnagel(Founder)inAlec Hufnagel(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)

BoardPhillip Sarofim(Director)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersGoat Rodeo CapitalGreen Meadow VenturesJDS SportsMelitas Ventures LlcRaptor Group+2 more

Massivejoinmassive.comin𝕏

Massive is a web access API that routes HTTP requests through millions of opted-in volunteer devices in 195+ countries, letting AI agents, models, and data pipelines fetch live web content, render JavaScript-heavy pages, and retrieve structured search results with geo-targeting.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Jason Grad(Founder)inBrian Kennish(Founder)

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesPoint72 VenturesStudio ManagementStudio Management LLCGotham VenturesGreen Visor Capital+1 more

MetaMaskmetamask.ioin𝕏

MetaMask is a self-custody crypto wallet that lets users trade, swap, and use tokens, including features like leveraged trading, tokenized stocks and ETFs, spending crypto for purchases via a card, and earning yield.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsFintech

Daniel Finlay(Founder)in

Co-investorsBitDAOCircle VenturesConsenSys MeshDeepTech VenturesFabric VenturesIOSG Ventures+2 more

Metaversalmetaversal.gg

Venture studio co-producing, curating and investing in NFT collections.

Miami Beach, US

Dan Schmerin(Founder)inAlex Felix(Director)Jake Brukhman(Director)Yossi Hasson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyDigital Currency GroupNarwhal VenturesRockawayXCoinFundDapper Labs+5 more

Meyers Manxmeyersmanx.comin

Meyers Manx is an apparel company that sells rugby shirts and related branded sportswear through direct-to-consumer channels.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Mindedminded.comin𝕏Feb 2022 · $25M

Minded provides an AI agent that automates repetitive business tasks like customer refunds, data entry, reporting, and onboarding by learning workflows from single demonstrations and executing them across tools like Slack, Gmail, Teams, and Chrome.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Ohad Navon(Founder)inNadav Zamir(Founder)in

Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAxial VCEarl Grey CapitalFundersClubGaingels+6 more

ModRetromodretro.comin

ModRetro sells retro gaming hardware, including the M64, a home video game console.

ConsumerGamingHardwareIrvine, US

Palmer Lucky(Executive Officer, Director)John Robertson(Founder)inTorin Herndon(Founder)inPalmer Luckey(Founder)

Co-investorsAmerica's Frontier FundDrover VenturesHuman CapitalLitquidity VenturesMVP VenturesSeven Seven Six+1 more

Mygoodpharmamygoodpharma.com

My Good Pharma sells No Worries, a caffeine-free herbal tea blend for stress relief and anxiety management, formulated with adaptogens and herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Jill Portman(Co-founder)Gary Shinner(Co-founder)

Narrativethenarrative.devinJun 2023 · $20M

Narrative builds custom-trained AI models that automate and scale compliance workflows for financial institutions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew City, US

Gokul Dhingra(Co-Founder & CEO)inJeff Silver(Co-Founder & COO)in

Co-investorsG20 VenturesSlow VenturesBlank VenturesGeneration VenturesStartFast VenturesTen Eleven

Narrativetrynarrative.comin𝕏Jun 2023 · $20M

Narrative is an AI-powered end-to-end testing platform designed to replace legacy tools like Playwright and Selenium for software development teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Suchit Dubey(Founder)inAryan Sawhney(Founder)inErik Vank(Founder)inVictor Chapman(Founder)inAkshit Khurana

Co-investorsIA Seed VenturesMaiora Rebel VenturesRebel FundY CombinatorGambit VenturesGeneration Ventures+9 more

Narrativenarrative-sports.comin𝕏Jun 2023 · $20M

Narrative uses AI technology to automatically generate and distribute highlight videos for sports broadcasters, teams, and leagues.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Erik Vank(CEO)inVictor Chapman(CPO)inAryan Sawhney(CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBlast.ClubGeneration VenturesGurtin VenturesMoneta VenturesParameter Ventures+4 more

Narrativenarrative.soJun 2023 · $20M

Narrative develops AI-powered software for organizing and culling digital photographs, designed for professional photographers.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaSNew Zealand, NZ

James Broadbent(Founder)in

Co-investorsArc AngelsIcehouse VenturesGeneration VenturesStartFast VenturesTen Eleven

Narrative I/Onarrative.ioin𝕏Jun 2023 · $20M

Narrative builds a data infrastructure platform that enables interoperability across systems and teams through a shared semantic layer, with built-in data quality validation and compliance.

AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSector AgnosticNew York, US

Nick Jordan(Founder)inDAMON CRONKEY(Director)

Co-investorsG20 VenturesGaingelsGlasswing VenturesKohala VenturesMana VenturesProgress Ventures+4 more

NB44nb44.com𝕏

NB44 is a luxury menswear brand offering Italian-made clothing to a global membership community, combining traditional craftsmanship with a digital direct-to-consumer model.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Nicolas Bijan(Founder)in

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Aligned CarbonAlmefyAnelloBlackbird AiClimate CandyDealermartEpochFavesGood PharmaImpressKeyLA GOLFPartakePlant ProvisionsREELSignature VenturesSocialTrendlyVenus AerospaceYellowbirdZeno

Exits · 4

3 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 3

HagertyNYSE: HGTYOmada HealthNASDAQ: OMDASpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Trousdale Ventures made?
Trousdale Ventures has 116 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Trousdale Ventures invest at?
Trousdale Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Trousdale Ventures's typical check size?
Trousdale Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
What sectors does Trousdale Ventures focus on?
Trousdale Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Direct to Consumer, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Trousdale Ventures located?
Trousdale Ventures is headquartered in West Hollywood, US.
Does Trousdale Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Trousdale Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Trousdale Ventures co-invest with?
Trousdale Ventures most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, In-Q-Tel, among 399 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 2

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Animal Capital

Animal Capital is a $15M venture fund founded by TikTok mega-influencers Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson, and Noah Beck, who bring direct access to over 100 million combined social followers instead of traditional GP backgrounds. The fund positions itself as a complementary "influencer-capital" partner that provides instant distribution to portfolio companies through its founders' social channels while explicitly focusing on understanding and serving Gen Z consumers rather than just marketing to them.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $1M

Firms observed investing alongside Trousdale Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Trousdale Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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