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Trust Fund

Venture capital

Los Angeles · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Trust Fund backs early-stage, tech-enabled products that help people start and build businesses. It concentrates on marketplaces, logistics, e-commerce enablement, B2B and circular commerce, supply chain optimization, and productivity tools spanning AI, the freelancer economy, and creative tools. The firm writes $150K-$300K checks into pre-seed and seed rounds, explicitly declining to lead rounds or take board seats. Its edge comes from a large social following of over a million people, deep operational experience from its founder, and an extensive network of well-known angel investors backing the fund, all of which it deploys to support portfolio companies.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$2K – $300K
HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
AUM
$1M
Tracked investments
45
Unicorns
5
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 1 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 32 of 45 portfolio companies

SaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×9Consumer ×9Fintech ×9Direct to Consumer ×6E-commerce ×5Enterprise Software ×4Marketing Tech ×4

HQs:United States×19

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
38%
solo founders
8 of 21 mapped founding teams
87%
repeat founders
of 31 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×83 founders×5

Where their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with education data

Harvard Business School ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4Northwestern University ×2University of Cambridge ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×8Business & Management ×5Finance & Accounting ×5Economics ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history

Spotify ×3Adventure Fund ×2Brex ×2Eventbrite ×2Facebook ×2Galvanize ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Google ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 28 with degree data)

Investments · 45 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 22024 · 12022 · 12019 · 15 dated

1Stdibs1stdibs.comin𝕏

1stDibs is an online marketplace for curated luxury goods, including furniture, jewelry, art, and fashion, connecting buyers with vetted sellers.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York, US

David Rosenblatt(Chief Executive Officer)inBradford Shellhammer(Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Product Officer)inMelanie Goins(General Counsel and Chief People Officer)inTom Etergino(Chief Financial Officer)Vadim Leyzerovich(Chief Technology Officer)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementIndex VenturesInsight PartnersBenchmarkSpark CapitalT. Rowe Price

Agreeagree.comin𝕏

Agree offers a platform that automates the contract-to-cash process, covering agreements, billing, payments, collections, and reporting through agentic workflows.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Will Hubbard(Co-founder)inEvan Dudla(Co-founder)inMarty Ringlein(Co-founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investors8-Bit CapitalBetter Tomorrow VenturesExpedite VenturesFirsthandVCApolloBlank Ventures

AI.Fashionai.fashionin𝕏Defunct

AI.Fashion provides a platform to fashion brands for creating digital prototypes of unreleased garments before production and generating photorealistic product images scaled across different sizes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechLos Angeles, US

Daniel Citron(Founder)inJohn Chirikjian(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorNeo

Batonbaton.comin𝕏Apr 2022

Baton provides business valuation tools and services for small business owners, combining an online calculator that uses market data and comparable sales with expert-reviewed valuations.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSaaSRichmond, US

Dylan Gans(Co-founder)inChat Joglekar(Co-founder)inJamie Roth(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTommy Stadlen(Director)inKoda Wang(Director)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesCoho DeeptechFluent VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpObvious VenturesUnpopular Ventures+7 more

Bluelandblueland.comin

Blueland manufactures sustainable household cleaning products packaged in refillable, plastic-free formats.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer

Sarah Paiji Yoo(Co-Founder + CEO)inJohn A. Mascari(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesBAM VenturesComcast Ventures468 CapitalBBG Ventures+4 more

Browse AIbrowse.aiin𝕏

Browse AI provides a no-code cloud platform that lets users train AI agents to capture and monitor data from any website and turn it into live, always-current datasets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalAngels of ManyEdmonton UnlimitedAlpine VenturesBanana CapitalCreator Ventures+1 more

Callincallin.com

A resource providing guides, reviews, and analysis of cryptocurrency gambling platforms for US players, focusing on blockchain payments, provably fair systems, and regulatory compliance.

Crypto & Web3

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesCraft VenturesDas & Co.Goldcrest CapitalGoldcrest SASequoia Capital

Carrycarry.comin𝕏

Carry is an investment platform offering tax-advantaged retirement accounts—including Solo 401(k)s and IRAs—aimed at self-employed individuals and high-income professionals in the U.S.

FintechSaaS

Ankur Nagpal 💰(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsHustle FundPark Rangers CapitalThe CouncilWorklife VenturesBalaji SrinivasanSahil Lavingia+1 more

Chillhousechillhouse.comin

Chillhouse is a beauty brand that produces press-on nail products and accessories.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Cyndi Ramirez(Founder)inCyndi Ramirez-Fulton(Founder)inAdam Fulton(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Covecove.coinNov 2019

Cove is a material innovation company that designs and commercializes sustainable alternatives to conventional polluting materials for global consumer brands.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsVenice, US

Alex Totterman(Founder and CEO)inJonathan Shulkin(Director)Justin Guilibert(Director)Peter Rahal(Director)Bradley Paris(Executive Officer)Theodore Kogan(Executive Officer)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 CapitalBabel VenturesValor Equity Partners

Eight Sleepeightsleep.com𝕏

Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.

ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)in

BoardNG YiPin(Director)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsComcast VenturesCota Capital+33 more

Fincentfincent.comin𝕏

Fincent provides a transaction management and collaboration platform that aggregates bank and credit card feeds into a unified view for personal finance tracking and bookkeeper coordination.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

FYPM Creator Toolsfypm.vipin

FYPM (F*** You Pay Me) operates a database of influencer brand deals that lets creators see what brands pay, benchmark their rates, and flag brands that underpay or delay payments.

Creator EconomyData & InfrastructureMedia & Entertainment

Lindsey Lugrin(Founder / CEO)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsBehind Genius Ventures

Get Baseget-base.com

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesTheVentureCityFemale Founders

Getdynastygetdynasty.com

GetDynasty offers an online service that lets founders and early employees create QSBS-stacking legal trusts to reduce capital gains taxes on equity exits.

FintechLegalTechSaaS

Alessandro Chesser(Co-Founder & CEO)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Gift Shopgiftshop.clubin

An online shop selling apparel and lifestyle goods such as t-shirts, hoodies, caps, scarves, plates, glassware and accessories, including branded collaborations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsKima VenturesReshapeWischoff Ventures

Goldegolde.co𝕏

Golde is a family-founded company that makes superfood lattes, teas, and tools for at-home café rituals.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Trinity(Co-Founder)Issey(Co-Founder)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAzure Ventures GroupDebut Capital

Howie ↗︎howie.ai

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAtas VCJHH vcPJCSarah Smith

Kindbodykindbody.comin𝕏

Kindbody is a fertility care provider offering services such as egg freezing, IVF, IUI, and prenatal and gynecological care through its own clinics across the US.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Dr. Lynn Westphal(Co-founder)Gina Bartasi(Executive Officer, Director)inFahimeh Sasan(Founding Physician / Ob-Gyn)inAngeline Beltsos, M.D.(Director)

BoardKathy Harris(Director)inCheryl Pegus(Director)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAnsa CapitalClaritas CapitalGENERAL INCEPTIONGV (Google Ventures)Incite.orgSpice Capital+5 more

Liquid Deathliquiddeath.com

Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.

ConsumerFoodTech

Mike Cessario(Founder)inJon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesConvivialité VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder Partners+4 more

Moonpaymoonpay.comin𝕏

MoonPay provides infrastructure for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies using standard payment methods such as cards and digital wallets, as well as tools for stablecoin management.

Crypto & Web3FintechDover, US

Ivan Soto-Wright(Founder)inVictor Faramond(Founder)Asiff Hirji(Executive Officer, Director)inMaximilian Crown(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 Capitalalphabet angelsArchetypeBlossom CapitalBroadLight CapitalChapter One+19 more

Nectarmynectar.comJun 2025 · $10.6M

Nectar Allergy & Asthma is an allergy care platform offering testing, diagnosis, and treatment for food and environmental allergies, asthma, and eczema, including at-home testing kits and custom sublingual immunotherapy drops.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechNew York City, US

Hersh Patel(Founder)in

Co-investorsGold House VenturesHarmony PartnersObvious VenturesMenlo Ventures

Nectarnectarhr.comin𝕏Jun 2025 · $10.6M

Nectar helps schools recognize and celebrate teachers through peer recognition, milestone tracking, and community appreciation features, addressing teacher burnout and retention challenges in education.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsPHX VenturesBAM VenturesCharge VCFab VenturesFlying Fish VenturesGV (Google Ventures)+3 more

Openo-p-e-n.comin

Open offers guided meditation, breathwork, and movement classes set to music, designed to strengthen the mind-body connection through a hybrid online and offline platform.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesCoatue ManagementNew Theory VenturesOpen Venture CapitalVisary CapitalWestern Technology Investment

Packsmith Micro-Fulfillment from Homespacksmith.ioin𝕏

Packsmith provides technology-driven order fulfillment and logistics services for e-commerce brands, offering customizable fulfillment, greater operational transparency, and faster shipping.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesMPG FundSpacecadet VenturesVery Serious VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+7 more

Passportpassportglobal.comin𝕏Acquired

Passport provides cross-border and in-country logistics, compliance, and localization services for DTC and ecommerce brands expanding internationally.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Alex Yancher(CEO & Co-Founder)inTony Chen(CTO)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesFlucas VenturesFour Acres CapitalJetstreamKube VCM13+15 more

Pipepipe.comin𝕏

Pipe provides working capital and financial tools to small and medium-sized businesses through integrations with software platforms they use daily.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Claurelle Rakipovic(Chief Executive Officer)inVijay Vachani(Chief Operating Officer)inJin Han(Chief Administrative Officer)inNate Wiger(Chief Product & Technology Officer)inAnna Moghaddam(VP, Head of People)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investors1/1 CapitalAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAnthemis VentureBeyond CapitalBlue Lion Global+31 more

Plotplot.soin𝕏

Plot is an AI video social listening platform that watches, listens to, and reads social video to capture brand mentions and turn them into signals for marketing teams.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Thomas Chang Min Jeon (He/Him)(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsACME CapitalBroom VenturesGroundBreak VenturesKCRise FundSeven Seven SixSuffolk Technologies+1 more

Pogojoinpogo.comin

Pogo provides real consumer behavior data and qualitative research for investors and consultants conducting diligence, portfolio strategy analysis, and thought leadership.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechMarketing TechSaaS

Shikhar Mohan(Founder)inDom Wong(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAdapt VenturesEarl Grey CapitalFlucas VenturesMantis CapitalRackhouse Venture Management LpShrug Capital+10 more

Publicpublic.comin𝕏

Public is a trading platform that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and memecoins through accounts managed by Zero Hash LLC, a New York State-licensed virtual currency business.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSaaSNew York, US

Jannick Malling(Founder & CEO)inLeif Abraham(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAbbhi CapitalAccelAdvancit CapitalAglae VenturesAltra VentureCommonweal Ventures+16 more

Sagra Farmssagrafarms.com

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Shopbinstarshopbinstar.com

Boston, US

Ben Weiss(Founder)

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAlpaca VC

Shopmyshopmy.usinMar 2024

ShopMy operates a creator commerce platform linking premium brands, curators and shoppers via storefronts and affiliate tools.

Holden, US

Tiffany Lopinsky(Founder, President)inChristopher Tinsley(Founder)inHarry Rein(Founder, CEO)inChris Tinsley(Founder, Chief Business Development Officer)inChristopher C. Tinsley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardScott Friend(Director)in

Co-investorsAlleyCorpAvenir Growth CapitalBain Capital VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersInspired CapitalMenlo Ventures+21 more

Superhumansuperhuman.comin𝕏

Superhuman provides an AI-native platform for marketing teams that integrates AI agents, email management, and collaborative documentation within existing workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaS

Conrad Irwin(Founder)inRahul VohrainVivek Sodera

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investors1809 Capital500 Global7BC Venture CapitalAndreessen HorowitzArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture Capital+31 more

Taikataika.co

Taika makes canned coffee and matcha lattes—including macadamia, matcha, and oat milk flavors—sweetened with monk fruit and boosted with a proprietary adaptogen blend.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Michael Sharon(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsPartners ResoluteHuman VenturesObvious VenturesQuiet Capital

Therabodytherabody.com𝕏

Therabody makes Theragun Prime, a percussive massage gun designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to relieve muscle pain, increase flexibility, and accelerate recovery.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareSports TechWellness & Fitness

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersNorth Castle PartnersRx3 Growth Partners

Toothio list viewtoothio.comin

Toothio operates an AI-powered staffing marketplace that connects dental practices and DSOs with vetted dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff to fill temporary and permanent shifts on demand.

Future of WorkHealthtechHR TechMarketplacesScottsdale, US

Troy Amelotte(Founder)inIan Prendergast(Founder)inDevon Cox(Founder)in

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

Co-investorsAZ Crown InvestmentsConnexa CapitalMarketplaceNVP CapitalRho VenturesRoosh Ventures+6 more

Trynectartrynectar.io

PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Trust Fund made?
Trust Fund has 45 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Trust Fund invest at?
Trust Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Trust Fund's typical check size?
Trust Fund typically writes checks of $2K – $300K.
What sectors does Trust Fund focus on?
Trust Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Circular Economy, Consumer, Creator Economy, E-commerce, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
Where is Trust Fund located?
Trust Fund is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Does Trust Fund lead rounds?
Trust Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Trust Fund co-invest with?
Trust Fund most often shares deals with Mantis Capital, Shrug Capital, Altra Venture, among 189 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 46

Mantis Capital

Mantis Capital is a venture capital firm investing in technology startups across fintech, crypto, SaaS, developer tools, and consumer sectors.

$100K – $1M
Shrug Capital

Shrug Capital started as a viral joke tweet that became a $3M venture fund, blending elite Silicon Valley investors with celebrities like Tony Hawk and The Chainsmokers to create an unusually strong bridge between tech and entertainment culture. The fund backs companies with "effortless sharing" potential that are culturally resonant enough to explain enthusiastically to non-tech friends, while the partners act as obsessive fans who tattoo portfolio logos and turn their personal lives into marketing campaigns for their companies.

$100K – $3M
Obvious Ventures

Obvious is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders building solutions to humanity's largest challenges across planetary health, human health, and economic health.

Both backed · 3
$250K – $6M
WEEKEND

Weekend Fund is an early-stage venture fund started by Ryan Hoover (founder of Product Hunt) and Vedika Jain, writing checks into consumer and B2B startups globally.

$100K – $300K
Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is a generalist early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011, with offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, investing in the earliest rounds of companies across many sectors.

Both backed · 2
$50K – $1M
Earl Grey Capital

Earl Grey Capital is an early-stage venture fund founded by operators who previously built Clearbit, an API-first data company acquired by HubSpot in 2023.

Both backed · 2
Coalition Operators

Coalition Operators is an early-stage venture firm started by founders and operators that backs pre-seed and seed startups, offering capital plus a vetted network of 100+ startup operators.

Both backed · 2
$500K
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $50M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

Both backed · 1
$30M
Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $5M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

Both backed · 1
$1.6M – $70M
Notable Capital

This page announces that GGV Capital split into two separate firms in March 2024: Granite Asia (Singapore, covering APAC) and Notable Capital (US, based in Silicon Valley with offices in San Francisco and New York, investing in the US, Israel, Europe, and Latin America).

Both backed · 1
$5M – $50M
▶34 more co-investors

Bain Capital VenturesUberResolute VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundAbstract VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcParadigmBanana CapitalVibe CapitalTq Ventures LlcDreamers VCJetstreamAntiPositive Sum CapitalAdvancit CapitalCoughdrop CapitalClayton Dubilier & RiceLong Journey VenturesOak HC/FTStellar CapitalFloodgateStride VCInitialized CapitalBrainchild HoldingsWork-BenchScience VenturesKohlberg Kravis RobertsHeavybitBasementSmash CapitalAthletico VenturesDVCInformation Venture PartnersProton Enterprises

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

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