Trust Fund
Venture capitalLos Angeles · Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Trust Fund targets early-stage consumer companies that deliver tangible improvements in work and personal life—whether through cost reduction, speed, quality, health, enjoyment, connectivity, productivity, or sustainability. The fund leverages the founder's extensive network of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, combined with significant personal reach via newsletters and social media, to support portfolio companies through strategic introductions, operational guidance, and amplification.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 30 of 66 portfolio companiesSaaS ×12Fintech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×8Consumer ×8Direct to Consumer ×5E-commerce ×5Marketing Tech ×4Wellness & Fitness ×4
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 66 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path1stDibs operates an online marketplace connecting design-focused shoppers with vetted global sellers of vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewelry, watches and fashion.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNew York, US
David Rosenblatt(Chief Executive Officer)Bradford Shellhammer(Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Product Officer)Melanie Goins(General Counsel and Chief People Officer)Tom Etergino(Chief Financial Officer)Vadim Leyzerovich(Chief Technology Officer)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementIndex VenturesSpark Capital
Agree offers a platform that automates the contract-to-cash process, covering agreements, billing, payments, collections, and reporting through agentic workflows.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Will Hubbard(Co-founder)inEvan Dudla(Co-founder)inMarty Ringlein(Co-founder)in
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investors8-Bit CapitalBetter Tomorrow VenturesFirsthandVCApolloBlank Ventures
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
Baton is a platform that helps small business owners value their businesses and connect with the right buyers, and helps prospective owners find businesses to purchase.
B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesSaaSRichmond, US
Dylan Gans(Co-founder)Chat Joglekar(Co-founder)Jamie Roth(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTommy Stadlen(Director)inKoda Wang(Director)in
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsCoho DeeptechFluent VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpObvious VenturesBloomberg BetaFJ Labs+1 more
Blueland manufactures sustainable household cleaning products packaged in refillable, plastic-free formats.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer
Sarah Paiji Yoo(Co-Founder + CEO)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersBabel VenturesBAM VenturesComcast Ventures468 CapitalBBG Ventures+3 more
Browse AI is a no-code web scraping and monitoring platform that lets users extract, monitor, and integrate data from websites using prebuilt scrapers, workflows, scheduled runs, and human-behavior emulation.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalAngels of ManyEdmonton UnlimitedCreator Ventures
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-investorsCraft VenturesDas & Co.Goldcrest CapitalSequoia Capital
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
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsThe CouncilWorklife VenturesThe Fintech Fund
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsBackbone AngelsBlack Jays VenturesFemale FoundersNew Theory VenturesBeliadeSoGal Ventures
Chillhouse sells nail care and tint products, including seasonal collections of nail shades such as its Ragu collaboration "Saucy Summer" line.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Cove develops PB1, a multi-piece molded fiber bottle platform with biobased barrier liners that is designed to be recycled in standard paper streams and used for CPG products such as beverages, personal care, home care, and supplements.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 CapitalBabel Ventures
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+25 more
Fincent provides an AI-native finance platform for small and mid-sized businesses covering bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, tax filing, AP/AR, fractional CFO, audit support, R&D credits, and 409A valuation, supervised by accounting professionals.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
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)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsBehind Genius Ventures
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsRosecliff VenturesTheVentureCityFemale Founders
GetDynasty (Dynasty) sets up, funds, and maintains QSBS-eligible Nevada directed trusts with ongoing compliance and tax preparation, enabling startup founders to stack Section 1202 exclusions and reduce capital gains taxes at exit.
FintechLegalTechSaaS
Alessandro(CEO)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
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
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
Kindbody operates tech-enabled clinics providing fertility treatments such as IVF and egg freezing, along with wellness services and LGBTQ+ family-building care.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Dr. Lynn Westphal(Co-founder)Gina Bartasi(Executive Officer, Director)Fahimeh Sasan(Founding Physician / Ob-Gyn)Angeline Beltsos, M.D.(Director)
BoardKathy Harris(Director)inCheryl Pegus(Director)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsAnsa CapitalClaritas CapitalGENERAL INCEPTIONGV (Google Ventures)Spice CapitalTMV+3 more
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing.
ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesConvivialité VenturesGroundForce CapitalHinge CapitalJames Beshara FundLauder Partners+3 more
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 & Web3Fintech
Ivan Soto-Wright(Founder)Victor Faramond(Founder)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investors1/1 Capitalalphabet angelsArchetypeBroadLight CapitalChapter OneDraper Dragon+12 more
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 VenturesNew Theory VenturesOpen Venture CapitalVisary CapitalWestern Technology Investment
Packsmith operates an AI-driven fulfillment and distribution platform that handles order fulfillment, delivery, and logistics strategy for brands.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersEvolution VenturesMPG FundSpacecadet VenturesVery Serious VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+2 more
Passport provides an international shipping and fulfillment platform for direct-to-consumer brands, offering cross-border logistics, landed-cost checkout, compliance management, and local fulfillment services.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Alex Yancher(Founder & CEO)
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesFlucas VenturesFour Acres CapitalKube VCM13NextView Ventures+5 more
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 FundBeyond CapitalBlue Lion GlobalChapter One+21 more
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
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsACME CapitalBroom Ventures
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+2 more
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcProgressionWatertower Ventures Management, Llc
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)Leif Abraham(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsAbbhi CapitalAdvancit CapitalAglae VenturesAltra VentureCommonweal VenturesDreamers VC+11 more
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
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)in
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investors1809 Capital7BC Venture CapitalAndreessen HorowitzArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalAurum+22 more
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 ConsumerFoodTech
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsPartners ResoluteHuman Ventures
Therabody designs and sells consumer wellness and recovery devices, including percussive massage guns, wireless compression boots, and LED facial treatment masks aimed at muscle recovery, pain relief, sleep, and skincare.
Direct to ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersNorth Castle PartnersRx3 Growth Partners
Toothio operates an online staffing marketplace that connects dental practices with qualified dental professionals — including dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental receptionists — for flexible shifts.
Future of WorkHealthtechMarketplaces
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Co-investorsNVP CapitalRoosh VenturesNewark Venture Partners
PartnerSophia Amoruso· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Agree · sports.yahoo.com · Aug 11, 2026
Pipe list view · thesaasnews.com · Jul 16, 2026
Passport · eu-startups.com · Jul 16, 2026
Open · whalesbook.com · Jul 15, 2026
Pogo · trysignalbase.com · Jun 12, 2026
Callin · verticalraise.com · Jun 8, 2026
1stdibs · aol.com · May 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Trust Fund made?
- Trust Fund has 66 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Trust Fund invest at?
- Trust Fund invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Trust Fund's typical check size?
- Trust Fund typically writes checks of $2K – $20K.
- What sectors does Trust Fund focus on?
- Trust Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Fintech, 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, 1/1 Capital, among 167 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRaising a Trust Fund With Marc Andreessen & Paris Hilton | Sophia Amoruso
Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Sophia Amoruso
From Girlboss to Trust Fund: Sophia Amoruso’s Bold New Era (Ep 338)
Renegade · Sophia Amoruso
E62 Sophia Amoruso on the epic rise (and fall) of Nasty Gal, now what she’s building at Trust Fund
Second Time Founders Podcast · Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso: Branding, Investing, and Entrepreneurship | Trust Fund Managing Partner
Grace Gong · Sophia Amoruso
Branding, Fundraising, & Investing Insights | Sophia Amoruso Founder of Nasty Gal & GP Trust Fund
Elana Gold | The Girls Table · Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso | Founder of Nasty Gal, Bestselling Author of #GIRLBOSS, and Investor at Trust Fund
The Founder Hour · Sophia Amoruso
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Co-investors · 46
Mantis Capital is a venture capital firm investing in technology startups across fintech, crypto, SaaS, developer tools, and consumer sectors.
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.
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.
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.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.
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.
Resolute Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds, backing founders with grit, energy and conviction.
Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle run by founders Todd Goldberg and Rahul Vohra, who write $300k-$500k checks into early-stage startups and help with product/market fit, go-to-market, and future fundraising.
Buckley Ventures is a venture capital firm that makes concentrated early-stage investments in internet, software, and frontier technology companies.
Paradigm is a frontier technology investment firm that builds and invests in early-stage companies across crypto, AI, robotics, and other emerging technology areas.
Vibe Capital is an early-stage technology venture fund founded by Ankur Nagpal, the founder of creator-education platform Teachable, backing founders globally with a founder-first, operator-led approach.
▶34 more co-investors
Tq Ventures LlcDreamers VCEarl Grey CapitalAntiPositive Sum CapitalAdvancit CapitalCoughdrop CapitalGeneral CatalystAccelLong Journey VenturesBain Capital VenturesUberSlow VenturesOak HC/FTStellar CapitalFloodgateStride VCAbstract VenturesBanana CapitalInitialized CapitalBrainchild HoldingsWork-BenchScience VenturesKohlberg Kravis RobertsHeavybitJetstreamBasementSmash CapitalAthletico VenturesCoalition OperatorsDVCInformation Venture PartnersProton EnterprisesClayton Dubilier & Rice
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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