Tusk Venture Partners
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Invests in early-stage startups in highly regulated industries, combining VC, political consulting, and equity-for-service regulatory execution under one umbrella so founders can pay equity for lobbying and regulatory work.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
Bradley Tusk leverages his political-strategy background and Deputy Governor experience to run political campaigns for early-stage startups in regulated markets—often taking equity to win regulatory fights (Uber, FanDuel, Lemonade, Coinbase).
Jordan Nof applies a regulation follows innovation thesis, pairing traditional venture analysis with an in-house political affairs team that builds 50-state regulatory roadmaps and encourages founders to proactively shape rules.
What they invest in
from 10 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×3Consumer ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Mental Health ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAllocate provides infrastructure software for private markets, enabling wealth advisors and asset managers to efficiently handle subscriptions, capital flows, and portfolio operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Samir Kaji(Co-founder)inHana Yang(Co-founder & Chief Experience Officer)in
Attn: Grace develops plant-based, skin-safe incontinence pads, liners, and body care products designed for comfort and leak protection.
Circular EconomyConsumerFemTech
Bird operates a shared electric scooter and e-bike service designed to reduce car trips and emissions in urban environments across multiple continents.
CleantechMobility & TransportationSanta Monica, US
Boulder provides medication-assisted treatment for addiction through licensed specialists who prescribe buprenorphine, supported by dedicated care teams offering medical care, peer recovery coaching, and care coordination accessible via a digital platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthBoulder, US
Circle provides a full-stack platform for digital finance, combining blockchain infrastructure, stablecoins (USDC, EURC), and payment networks to enable borderless value exchange and financial access globally.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech
Jeremy Allaire
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Tusk Venture Partners invest at?
- Tusk Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Tusk Venture Partners's typical check size?
- Tusk Venture Partners typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.
- What sectors does Tusk Venture Partners focus on?
- Tusk Venture Partners focuses on Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Tusk Venture Partners located?
- Tusk Venture Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Tusk Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Tusk Venture Partners leads investment rounds.
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