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Trousdale Ventures

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West Hollywood · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
Check
$1M – $5M
HQ
West Hollywood, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
Tracked investments
112

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

Founder mafia

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

What they invest in

from 83 of 112 portfolio companies

Consumer ×21AI & Machine Learning ×18Direct to Consumer ×16FoodTech ×13Hardware ×12Deep Tech ×11Enterprise Software ×10Cleantech ×9

HQs:United States×49United Kingdom×3Belgium×1Brazil×1Denmark×1Algeria×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 50 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
21 of 50 mapped founding teams
31%
repeat founders
of 32 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×212 founders×223 founders×34+ founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with education data

Cornell University ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2New York University ×2Stanford University ×2Tel Aviv University ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2University of Maryland ×2University of Michigan ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 32 founders with career history

Aurora ×2Harvard University ×2Intel Corporation ×2Lyft ×2Sandia National Laboratories ×2Verse Technologies Inc ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×5

11 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 32 with degree data)

Investments · 112 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2024 · 12023 · 82022 · 12020 · 12019 · 12015 · 113 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(Executive Officer, Director)inSean Duffy(Executive Officer, Director)inWei-Li Shaoin

BoardJonathan Root(Director)inCasper De Clercq(Director)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBlackbird GiantsCanvas VenturesCivilization Ventures Management, LlcDesigner FundFounder Collective+12 more

SpaceXspacex.comNASDAQ: SPCX

Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary

Hawthorne, US

Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in

Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 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)Kevin X(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundGeneral CatalystFounders FundHyphen CapitalPear VC

Ahead Computingaheadcomputing.com

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)Jim Keller(Director)

Co-investorsBig Brain HoldingsCambium CapitalEclipse VenturesMESH

AIONICSaionics.ioin𝕏

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)

Co-investorsAvilaUP Partners

Aligned CarbonJan 2020

Santa Clara, US

John Provine(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPaul Vroomen(Director)Daniel Armbrust(Director)

Alignedcarbonalignedcarbon.com

Co-investorsBerkeley CatalystPrefix Capital

Almefyalmefy.com
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 & CEO)

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAdvance Venture PartnersAlpha Edisonalphabet angelsAlumni VenturesAtacama Ventures+16 more

Anello
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(Co-Founder and CEO)Avi Feshali(Founder)in

Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLockheed Martin VenturesMana VenturesHCVCIn-Q-Tel+1 more

Apothékaryapothekary.co

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)

Co-investorsMidnight

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)Oriol Tintore(Founder)in

BoardNicolas Szekasy(Director)in

Co-investorsD4 VenturesKaszek VenturesKibo VenturesMSA NovoQuona CapitalRapid Scale+4 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 DenmarkStartFast 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

Co-investorsNex CubedTen Eleven

Blackbird Ai
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-investorsNFXSymbol

Brightsidebrightside.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

Brightside Health
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 VenturesValkyrie

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(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Artur Meyster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ruben Harris(Founder)in

BoardGarry Tan(Director)in

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChaos VenturesFlucas VenturesOssian CapitalVista Venture PartnersBackstage AB+7 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.comin𝕏

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)Bonnie Bogle(Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer)inYonathan Anatolii Oremiatzki Ast(Director)Paul Graziani(Director)

Cesium Astrocesiumastro.comin𝕏

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+5 more

Climate Candy
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

Cowboycowboy.com𝕏

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

ConsumerHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationBrussels, BE

Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalHCVCIndex VenturesWind Venture

Dealermartdealermart.com
Divergentdivergent3d.com

Kevin Czinger(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalManta Ray Ventures

Ecovativeecovative.com

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)

Co-investorsCool Climate Collective

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)Sebastien Pochic(Chief Technology Officer)Gabrielle Levy(Chief Financial Officer)Mike Gaffney(President)Jacques Essebag(Director)

Co-investorsUpfront VenturesUPFRONT

Epoch
Epochmlepochml.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 Capital

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)

Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcPLUS CapitalGSR Ventures

Favesfaves.world
Flamingo Estateflamingoestate.comin

Flamingo Estate is a luxury lifestyle and home goods brand selling products such as scented candles, and its offerings are positioned as premium gifts.

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)Michael Daher(Director)

Good Pharma
Groqgroq.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 & CEO)inDouglas Wightman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChamath Palihapitiya(Director)

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Alumni VenturesB CapitalBasecamp FundBeyond CapitalBlueYard Capital+36 more

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(Co-Founder & CEO)inJoseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardPaige Craig(Director)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalDecisive PointNew North VenturesScout VenturesScout Ventures+8 more

HavocAI
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 & CEO)in

Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCosmic Venture PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsPlum Alley InvestmentsPrimary Venture PartnersSpark Capital

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 & CEO)in

Co-investors1Flourish CapitalDraper AssociatesEvolution VC PartnersIndustrious VenturesKrillion VenturesModerne Ventures+11 more

Iconic Heartsiconichearts.com

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

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementTenOneTen VenturesWedbush Ventures

Impress
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 & 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+12 more

Jikojiko.ioin𝕏

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+4 more

Key
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)

Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkCitrine AngelsCorsa VenturesEast 11 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)in

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFifty YearsMelitas Ventures LlcTwo Culture CapitalFemale FoundersRefactor Capital

LA GOLFlagolf.com
Lemon Perfectlemonperfect.comin𝕏

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

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)in

Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesPoint72 Ventures

Exits · 3

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

HagertyNYSE: HGTYOmada HealthNASDAQ: OMDASpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Trousdale Ventures made?
Trousdale Ventures has 83 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 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 326 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.

$100K – $1M

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