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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 Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
2 people who came through Trousdale Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 88 of 115 portfolio companiesConsumer ×24AI & Machine Learning ×20Direct to Consumer ×16FoodTech ×14Hardware ×14Cleantech ×12Deep Tech ×11Enterprise Software ×11
HQs:United States×52United Kingdom×3Belgium×1Brazil×1Denmark×1Algeria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 54 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×242 founders×243 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 57 founders with education data
Stanford University ×6Cornell ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Texas A&M University ×3Emory University ×2Harvard Business School ×2Imperial College London ×2New York University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 58 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×23Computer Science ×11Business & Management ×8Physics ×5Finance & Accounting ×4Humanities ×4Economics ×3Life Sciences ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 63 founders with career history
Aurora ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Harvard University ×2IDEO ×2Intel Corporation ×2Intel Labs ×2Lyft ×2Sandia National Laboratories ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
17 founders hold a PhD · 8 hold an MBA (of 61 with degree data) · backed the same founder in 2+ companies: 2 founders
Investments · 115 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 22023 · 82022 · 52021 · 22020 · 12019 · 22015 · 123 dated
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 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)inSean Duffy(Executive Officer, Director)inWei-Li Shao(President)inSteve Cook(Chief Financial Officer)in
BoardJonathan Root(Director)in
Co-investorsaMoonAndreessen HorowitzBlackbird GiantsCanvas VenturesCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDesigner Fund+14 more
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Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures4DX Ventures7BC Venture CapitalA*+150 more
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 FundGeneral CatalystFounders FundHyphen CapitalPear VC
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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)
BoardGreg Reichow(Director)inJim Keller(Director)
Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsCambium CapitalEclipse VenturesMESHFundomoMaverick Capital+1 more
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(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAvilaUP PartnersStanford University
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
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha Edisonalphabet angelsAlumni VenturesAmplify.LA+18 more
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)Avi Feshali(Founder)in
Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLockheed Martin VenturesMana VenturesHCVCIn-Q-Tel+1 more
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
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-investorsMidnight
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
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)Oriol Tintore(Founder)in
BoardNicolas Szekasy(Director)in
Co-investorsD4 VenturesKaszek VenturesKibo VenturesMSA NovoQuona CapitalRapid Scale+8 more
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 DenmarkStartFast VenturesTen Eleven
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-investorsNex CubedAdams Street PartnersMorgan StanleyTen Eleven
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 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 develops a platform for reliable long-term storage and access of biomolecules to support precision medicine and fundamental research.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsFifty YearsHAWKTAILJuniperLifeX VenturesValkyrie
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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(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inArtur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ruben Harris(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChaos VenturesFlucas VenturesOssian CapitalVista Venture PartnersAlumni Ventures+9 more
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)
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(Executive Officer, Director)inBonnie Bogle(Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer)inYonathan Anatolii Oremiatzki Ast(Director)Paul Graziani(Director)
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(Executive Officer, Director)inJonathan Hodock(Director)Daniel Sable(Director)
BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)inWen Hsieh(Director)in
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesIn-Q-TelInMotion VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsKleiner PerkinsMatter Venture Partners+4 more
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 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(Executive Officer, Director)inSourav Basu(Executive Officer, Director)John Nadaskay(Executive Officer)inYoungduk Kim(Executive Officer)
BoardBenoist Ollivier(Director)Alexander Fang(Director)in
Co-investorsAsymmetry VenturesBerkeley SkyDeck FundEntrada VenturesVeronorteHello Tomorrow
Cowboy manufactures electric bicycles with adaptive motor technology for urban commuters.
ConsumerHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationBrussels, BE
Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalHCVCIndex VenturesWind Venture
Faster, simpler access to market data.
Co-investors2.12 AngelsBlindspot Ventures Management CoCastor VenturesDifferential VenturesFifth Down CapitalFOG Ventures+9 more
Kevin Czinger(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalManta Ray Ventures
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)inGavin McIntyre(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCool Climate Collective
Elavi makes protein and fiber-rich snacks formulated with whole ingredients and minimal processing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
MichelleNikki
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 VenturesUPFRONT
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
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 CapitalGSR Ventures
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 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
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
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 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 & CEO)inDouglas Wightman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChamath Palihapitiya(Director)in
Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Acequia Capital (AceCap)Alumni VenturesB CapitalBasecamp FundBeyond Capital+41 more
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 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)inJoseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPaige Craig(Director)in
Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBVVCDecisive PointMute VenturesNew North Ventures+9 more
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Havoc builds a software suite (C2, Insights, Connect, and OS components) that lets a single operator supervise and coordinate large numbers of autonomous vehicles across sea, air, and land, including in degraded or contested communications environments.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Co-investors640 OxfordAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupNew North VenturesScout Ventures
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
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsPrimary Venture PartnersSpark Capital
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 & CEO)in
Co-investors1Flourish CapitalDraper AssociatesEnsemble VCEvolution VC PartnersIndustrious VenturesKrillion Ventures+12 more
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Iconic Hearts develops consumer-facing social networking applications using AI technology.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementTenOneTen VenturesWedbush Ventures
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)inThomas Mueller(Founder)inEric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)inMargaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Linse(Director)inJohn William Raymond(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesAlumni VenturesArctic DigitalBalerion Space VenturesBanner VCBasecamp Fund+14 more
Jiko provides banking infrastructure for corporate cash management backed by U.S.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Stephane Lintner(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors500 GlobalCore Venture CapitalDigital Currency GroupNycaNyca PartnersRadicle Impact+7 more
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
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Co-investors37 AngelsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkCitrine AngelsCorsa Ventures+2 more
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)in
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFifty YearsMelitas Ventures LlcTwo Culture CapitalFemale FoundersRefactor Capital
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+1 more
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)in
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesPoint72 Ventures
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-investorsBitDAOConsenSys MeshDeepTech VenturesFabric VenturesIOSG VenturesMantle Network+1 more
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Meyers Manx is an apparel company that sells rugby shirts and related branded sportswear through direct-to-consumer channels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
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-investorsY CombinatorEarl Grey CapitalGaingelsLink VenturesSALT FundStreamlined Ventures+1 more
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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(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAmerica's Frontier FundHuman CapitalMVP Ventures
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)
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 VenturesStartFast VenturesTen Eleven
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)in
Co-investorsIA Seed VenturesY CombinatorGurtin VenturesMoneta VenturesParameter VenturesStartFast Ventures+2 more
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(Founder)inVictor Chapman(Founder)inAryan Sawhney(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGurtin VenturesMoneta VenturesParameter VenturesStartFast VenturesTechstars+1 more
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 Agnostic
Nick Jordan(Founder)in
Co-investorsG20 VenturesGlasswing VenturesKohala VenturesProgress VenturesEarl Grey CapitalStartFast Ventures+1 more
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 VenturesStartFast VenturesTen Eleven
Neurotechnology company developing implantable brain-computer interfaces for people with paralysis and vision loss.
BiotechFremont, US
ELON MUSK(Executive Officer)in
BoardJared Birchall(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAdvaita CapitalAurum Venture PartnersBeyond CapitalDreamers VCFounders FundGestio Capital+19 more
NotCo offers a vertical AI platform and model stack that helps large consumer packaged goods companies generate, validate, and formulate new products, running digital experiments across R&D, procurement, marketing, and operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSantiago
Matias Muchnick(Director, Promoter)inKarim Pichara(Director, Promoter)in
BoardElio Leoni-Sceti(Director)inFrederick Blackford(Director)inRamiro Lauzan(Director)Nicolas Szekasy(Director)in
Co-investorsB CapitalCleveland AvenueKaszek VenturesSOSVThe CraftoryBezos Expeditions+4 more
Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB
Pierre-Yves Paslier(Cofounder & Co-CEO)inRodrigo Garcia Gonzalez(Cofounder & Co-CEO)in
Co-investorsAstanor VenturesBay Bridge Ventures ClimateCool Climate CollectiveHorizons VenturesNew Earth VenturesRadicle Impact+2 more
A company working on energy storage solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyNovi, US
Mujeeb Ijaz(Founder & CEO)inDr. Deeana Ijaz(Chief Strategy Officer)Nathan Saliga(Chief Technical Officer)inCarl Sickles(Chief Operating Officer)inErik Strang(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence CapitalAssembly VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBMW i VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCoatue Management
Pacific Fusion is developing a high-gain pulsed magnetic inertial fusion system designed to achieve net facility gain, using a modular fast electric pulser, a meter-scale fusion chamber, and small fuel containers.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyFremont, US
Keith LeChien(Founder)inWill Regan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcario InnovationAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBerkeley FrontierDCVC (Data Collective)Leitmotif+6 more
Partake Foods makes allergy-friendly cookies and snacks designed for people with dietary restrictions including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Denise Woodard(Sole manager.)
Co-investors37 AngelsBackstage CapitalCleveland AvenueFourward VenturesGold House VenturesPortfolia+5 more
Placer.ai provides location analytics for brick-and-mortar businesses, retailers, restaurants, and municipalities to understand foot traffic patterns and economic development.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePropTechRetail TechSaaS
Noam Ben-Zvi(CEO)inJony ShlomoffinOded Fossfeld(CTO)inOfir Lemel(CPO)in
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Co-investors500 GlobalAkkadian VenturesAlephEndeavor8Flucas VenturesHumba Ventures+5 more
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Preamble provides AI security solutions to protect sensitive artificial intelligence systems against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Jeremy(Founder)Jon Cefalu(Cofounder)in
Proprio develops Paradigm, an implant-agnostic surgical platform that provides intraoperative guidance and structured surgical data without requiring 3D imaging or mobile CT.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
Gabriel Jones(Co-founder & CEO)inSamuel Browd(Co-founder)inJoshua Smith(Co-founder)inJames Youngquist(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersCota CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Bird B. AGHTCPresence Capital+4 more
Range Energy develops electrified powertrain technology for heavy-duty commercial transportation, focusing on industrializing and deploying next-generation electric vehicle systems.
CleantechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationMountain View, US
Ali Javidan(Founder / Board of Directors)inFei Liu(CEO)inKyle Foley(Head of Engineering)inCollin MacGregor(Head of Product and Systems Engineering)inMichael Pearson(Finance Leadership)inChris Brown(Head of Legal, Regulatory & Government Affairs)in
Co-investorsUP PartnersQuorum Capital PartnersYamaha Motor VenturesScale Venture Partners
Reel manufactures bamboo-based toilet paper and paper products sold via subscription and one-time purchase, marketed as tree-free, plastic-free, and biodegradable alternatives for home consumers.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Livio Bisterzo(Co-founder)Derin Oyekan(Co-founder)
REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US
Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders FundAurum Venture PartnersDarco CapitalFuture Planet CapitalGlobal BrainGraph Ventures+18 more
Smile2Impress provides invisible orthodontic treatments using clear aligner technology for patients seeking to straighten their teeth.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsChannel 4 VenturesRedbus VenturesCAP HORN VCRefactor Capital
Sofar operates an ocean monitoring network and analytics platform serving maritime shipping companies and marine researchers.
CleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHealthtechIoTSan Francisco, US
Tim Janssen, PhD(Co-Founder and CEO)inTim Janssen(Executive Officer, Director)inEvan Shapiro(Chief R&D Officer)in
BoardJon Callaghan(Director)inRyan McIntyre(Director)inPeter Rive(Chairman)
Co-investorsFoundryIn-Q-TelJovonoOcean 14 CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)S2G Investments+1 more
Solugen develops a biomanufacturing platform using fermentation and bioprocessing technology to produce specialty chemicals at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechHealthtechHouston, US
Sean Hunt(Founder/CTO)inGaurab Chakrabarti(Founder)in
BoardSeth Bannon(Director)in
Co-investorsFifty YearsFounders FundLowercarbon CapitalY CombinatorBaillie GiffordGIC+22 more
Space Forge develops high-quality substrates for semiconductor applications, using microgravity manufacturing in space to reduce material defects and produce higher-purity, higher-performance materials.
New MaterialsSemiconductorsSpace TechCardiff, GB
Joshua Western(Founder)in
Co-investorsE2MC VenturesHelios CapitalHelium-3 VenturesStarbridge Venture Capital LlcType One VenturesUnruly Capital+5 more
Space Forge manufactures satellite components and advanced materials in space, with research and manufacturing facilities across the UK, US, and Portugal.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSpace TechCardiff, GB
Co-investorsE2MC VenturesSpaceFund
Starfish Space develops Otter, an autonomous satellite servicing vehicle that uses electric propulsion to dock with satellites for life extension and disposal.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechTukwila, US
Trevor Bennett(Co-founder)inAustin Link(Co-founder)in
BoardMorgan Beller(Director)inPeter Ortez(Director)Letitia Long(Director)
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSBooz Allen VenturesCarbonDenver VenturesHypothesisIndustrious Ventures+15 more
Super Coffee is a ready-to-drink bottled coffee beverage made with natural ingredients and no added sugar, targeting consumers seeking sustained energy.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpRx3 Growth PartnersSiddhi CapitalTouch CapitalSkyview Capital
Sway produces compostable packaging made from seaweed-based materials for brands needing flexible, lightweight single-use alternatives to traditional plastics.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Co-investorsAlante CapitalBAM VenturesDesigner FundNew Earth VenturesThird NatureValor Equity Partners+2 more
Symmetry Systems builds a data and AI security platform that provides visibility and control over data access across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureAustin, US
Casen Hunger(Co-founder)inDr. Mohit Tiwari(Co-founder)
Co-investorsForgePoint CapitalPrefix CapitalAccenture VenturesNelstone VenturesW11 CapitalTSG
Teclada offers a browser-based tool for getting work done without any downloads or installations, accessible from any major browser and operating system.
Cloud ComputingFuture of WorkSaaS
Teleo provides a remote command center solution that enables a single operator to supervise multiple machines, improving site productivity and workforce attraction through enhanced safety and comfort, while offering real-time analytics for operational visibility.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Rom Clément(Co-founder and CTO)inVinay Shet(Co-founder and CEO)in
BoardAdam Grosser(Director)inRoger Fradin(Director)
Co-investorsK9 VenturesTrucks VCUP PartnersY Combinator
The Boring Company designs and constructs underground tunnel systems, including the Loop, an all-electric public transportation network, and develops tunnel-boring machines like Prufrock to accelerate large-scale infrastructure construction.
Construction TechLas Vegas, US
Co-investors8VCAlpha Wave GlobalAurum Venture PartnersCoatue ManagementDBL PartnersDreamers VC+9 more
Coconut Cult produces dairy-free, vegan probiotic yogurts made from organic coconut cream and whole-food ingredients for health-conscious consumers seeking plant-based fermented foods.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
James Harkin(Founder)inJungho Michael Oh(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersMagic HourRepublic Ventures
Chilean food technology company that uses machine learning to reformulate animal-based foods such as mayonnaise, milk and burgers from plants.
Karim Pichara(Founder)in
Co-investorsSustainable Food VenturesThe CraftoryCleveland AvenueHumboldtMAYA Capital Ventures
Tia is a healthcare platform that coordinates patient care by connecting care providers, clinical support, and care coordinators to manage appointments, prescriptions, billing, and procedures.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Carolyn Witte(Founder)in
Co-investorsACME CapitalCompoundDefine VenturesHomebrewSeae VenturesThreshold Ventures+6 more
Vatn Systems builds low-cost, high-volume autonomous underwater vehicles (UUVs), passive acoustic hydrophone arrays, and vehicle-agnostic navigation and signal-processing systems for undersea missions in GPS-denied, communications-contested waters.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsPortsmouth, US
Geoff Manchesterin
BoardThomas Hendrix(Director)inGeoffrey Manchester(Director)Thomas Hennessey(Director)inNelson Mills(Executive Officer, Director)Frederick Mills(Director)in
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalBlue CollectiveBVVCCapital FactoryCentre Street PartnersChampion Hill Ventures+14 more
Trousdale Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in mission-driven companies across climate tech, deep tech, space and mobility, and consumer sectors.
Sector AgnosticSeal Beach, US
Sarah Duggleby(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Duggleby(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPhillip Sarofim(Founder)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesCubit CapitalHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMercury FundMESHRed Beard Ventures+7 more
Venus Aerospace develops rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) technology and a detonation ramjet system for space, defense, and commercial high-speed and hypersonic flight.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechTexas, US
Sassie Duggleby(CEO & Co-founder)inAndrew Duggleby(CTO & Co-founder)inSarah "Sassie" Duggleby(Founder)inTom Barron(Chief Operating Officer)Nick Cardwell(Chief Product Officer)inSheila Menz(General Counsel)in
Co-investorsAmerica's Frontier FundDraper AssociatesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcHelios CapitalMercury FundPrime Movers Lab+8 more
Yassir operates a super app platform with multiple services across African markets.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationAlgeria, DZ
Noureddine Tayebi(Founder)inel mahdi Yettou(Founder)in
Co-investorsWndrCoAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundDN CapitalFlucas VenturesGreycroft+13 more
Yellowbird Foods produces hot sauce made with jalapeño peppers, carrots, onions, and garlic for consumers seeking everyday meal enhancement.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Erin(Co-Founder & Partner)George(Co-Founder & Partner)
Co-investorsElizabeth Street Ventures
Zeno develops nuclear batteries that convert heat from decaying radioisotopes into electricity for extended-duration applications in space and deep-sea environments where conventional power sources are inadequate.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSpace Tech
Tyler Bernstein(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesAIN VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)Evolution VC Partners+11 more
Zerocircle develops bio-based materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic for packaging applications.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsMumbai, IN
Co-investors1CrowdDholakia Ventures3one4 CapitalRainmatter
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Aligned CarbonAlignedcarbonAlmefyAnelloBlackbird AiBrightside HealthClimate CandyDealermartEpochFavesGood PharmaImpressKeyLA GOLFPartakePlant ProvisionsREELSignature VenturesSocialTrendlyYellowbirdZeno
Exits · 4
3 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 3HagertyNYSE: HGTYOmada HealthNASDAQ: OMDASpace XNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Space X · techcrunch.com · Sep 16, 2026
Hagerty · investing.com · Sep 11, 2026
REGENT · svpost.com · Aug 27, 2026
Blackbird · citybiz.co · Aug 25, 2026
Coreshell · mining-technology.com · Aug 24, 2026
Massive · alleywatch.com · Aug 24, 2026
Pacific Fusion · nature.com · Aug 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Trousdale Ventures made?
- Trousdale Ventures has 115 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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.
- Who does Trousdale Ventures co-invest with?
- Trousdale Ventures most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, UP Partners, among 341 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 2
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.
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.
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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