Trousdale Ventures
Venture capitalWest Hollywood · Pre-Seed–Series B · 3 people tracked
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 Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 62 of 109 portfolio companiesConsumer ×16Deep Tech ×11AI & Machine Learning ×10Direct to Consumer ×10FoodTech ×9Healthtech ×9Defense Tech ×8Hardware ×8
HQs:United States×30Brazil×1Algeria×1Spain×1United Kingdom×1India×1
Investments · 109 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12020 · 12019 · 12015 · 16 dated
Hagerty provides insurance for classic and enthusiast car owners, along with roadside services through its Drivers Club, an online marketplace to auction, buy, and sell cars, and editorial and video content for car enthusiasts.
InsurTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentTraverse City, US
Patrick McClymont(Executive Officer)Bill Swanson(Director)McKeel Hagerty(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Crowley(Director)Rand Harbert(Director)Laurie Harris(Director)
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(Executive Officer, Director)Sean Duffy(Executive Officer, Director)Balaji Srinivasan(Director)
BoardJonathan Root(Director)Casper De Clercq(Director)
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)
Santa Clara, US
John Provine(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Vroomen(Director)Daniel Armbrust(Director)
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(Co-Founder and CEO)
Berkeley, US
Kenneth Hood(Director)Rolph Decker(Director)Nathan Gilliland(President and Chief Executive Officer)Ricardo Lopez(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary)
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)
BoardNicolas Szekasy(Director)
Brightside provides remote mental health care combining personalized psychiatry and therapy through a technology-enabled platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Bradley Kittredge(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Barth(Executive Officer, Director)Aike Ho(Director)
BoardEric Wiesen(Director)
Career Karma is a platform that matches individuals with career training programs across tech, AI, trades, and skilled careers.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of WorkSan Francisco, US
Timur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ruben A. Harris(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Artur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardGarry Tan(Director)
San Diego, US
William Parks(Director)Doug DeMuro(Co-Founder and Secretary)Rogelio Choy(President)Stephen Cousineau(Director)
Cesium Astro develops software-defined communications systems for spacecraft and defense networks, including inter-satellite crosslinks, satellite-to-ground downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity across space and terrestrial domains.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechAustin, US
Jonathan Hodock(Director)Shey Sabripour(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Sable(Director)
BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)Wen Hsieh(Director)
Cowboy makes electric bikes featuring its AdaptivePower technology, which senses incline, wind, and weight to adjust motor power in real time for the rider.
ConsumerHardwareMobility & Transportation
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 Materials
Eben Bayer(Cofounder)Gavin McIntyre(Cofounder)
Elavi makes low-sugar, high-protein and high-fiber sweet snacks such as protein brownies, blondies, and flavored cashew nut butters.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Ellipse World develops smart card technology that embeds a dynamic, refreshing security code (CVC/CVV) into payment cards to reduce card-not-present and card payment fraud.
CybersecurityFintechHardwareCulver City, US
Jacques Essebag(Director)Cyril Lalo(Executive Officer, Director)Sebastien Pochic(Executive Officer, Director)
Evereden makes clean, non-toxic, dermatologist-tested skincare and self-care products designed for kids and teens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Kimberley Ho(Cofounder)
Nourishing botanicals and provisions from a diverse ecosystem of makers and growers.
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
Glas sells vaping products to adult consumers, with an age-verification process restricting purchases to smokers over 21.
ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US
Michael Daher(Director)Bruce Greenbaum(COO, Vice Chairman)Sean Greenbaum(CEO, Chairman and Secretary)
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 ComputingSemiconductors
Jonathan Ross(Founder & CEO)in
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(Co-Founder & CEO)Joseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaige Craig(Director)
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 & CEO)in
Iconic Hearts develops consumer social apps — including sendit, noteit, starmatch, and linkit — aimed at Gen Alpha users for messaging, sharing, and maintaining friendships.
ConsumerSocial
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 & CEO)Eric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)Margaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)Alexandria Anne McHugh(Director)
BoardMichael Linse(Director)John William Raymond(Director)
KEY.co is a curated vacation rental platform offering a vetted selection of premium homes alongside add-on luxury services such as pre-arrival groceries, private chefs, and in-home massages.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Kin Euphorics manufactures non-alcoholic functional beverages infused with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics designed to enhance mood, brain function, and overall wellness.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
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)Alec Hufnagel(Director)Barak Bar-Cohen(Director)Rita Patel(Director)
BoardPhillip Sarofim(Director)Carlton Fowler(Director)
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioHagertyNYSE: HGTYOmada HealthNASDAQ: OMDA
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesModRetro · techspot.com · Jul 30, 2026
Omada Health · investing.com · Jul 17, 2026
Venus Aerospace · space.com · Jul 8, 2026
ICON · legis1.com · Jun 23, 2026
Impulse Space · govconwire.com · Jun 5, 2026
Havoc AI · therobotreport.com · May 15, 2026
Anello Photonics · tectonicdefense.com · May 6, 2026
Starfish Space · starfishspace.com · Apr 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Trousdale Ventures invest at?
- Trousdale Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, 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.
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