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Elizabeth McCluskey

Investor

Managing Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures

Newport Beach, California, United States

About

Elizabeth McCluskey is Managing Director of the Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures, where she invests in seed-stage fintech companies founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs. She also serves as an angel investor and startup advisor, with a focus on early-stage company development and fundraising support. Her investment interests include companies addressing family support, community, and health and wellness.

Experience

  1. TruStageManaging Director, Discovery Fundcurrent2021 — present
  2. TruStageBoard Member, TruStage Foundationcurrent2024 — present
  3. self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2024 — present
  4. Brydge ClubFounding Membercurrent2025 — present
  5. The Old Girls ClubMembercurrent2025 — present
  6. The Josephine CollectiveMembercurrent2024 — present
  7. The Agora Initiative DCInvestor Committee2024 — 2026
  8. Impact EnginePrincipal2015 — 2021Greater Chicago Area
  9. Kellogg School of ManagementManager, Social Innovation & Impact Investing2013 — 2015Evanston, IL
  10. HighTowerSenior Research Analyst2010 — 2011Greater New York City Area
  11. UBSSenior Wealth Strategy Associate2008 — 2010Greater New York City Area
  12. UBSMergers and Acquisitions Analyst2006 — 2008London, United Kingdom

Education

  1. Harvard UniversityBA, Economics
  2. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship
  3. Northwestern UniversityCertificate in Financial Planning
  4. National Cathedral School

Skills & more

Board Governance2Early Stage Ventures2Women's Health2SustainabilityGrant ReviewingEducationAffordable HousingEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)FundraisingStrategic GrowthImpact Investing7Venture Capital7
+12 moreSocial EntrepreneurshipInvestmentsValuationFinancial ModelingStrategyInvestment BankingFinancial AnalysisMergers & AcquisitionsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDue DiligenceEquities
  • Certified Financial Planner — CFP Board

From Elizabeth's professional profile.

Colleagues at TruStage Ventures

Allison Hietpas
Platform Associate at TruStage Ventures
Amy Cameron
Chief Investment Officer at TruStage Ventures
Brett J. Martinez
Board Member; President & CEO, Redwood Credit Union at TruStage Ventures
Brian Kaas
President and Managing Director at TruStage Ventures
Chris Copeland
Chief Business Officer at TruStage Ventures
Greg Holman
Chief Administrative Officer at TruStage Ventures
Jackson Lefelar
Senior Associate at TruStage Ventures
Jacqueline S. Shoback
Board Member; Co-founder & Managing Director, 1414 Ventures at TruStage Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Elizabeth McCluskey work?
Elizabeth McCluskey is Managing Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures.

Same school

Also attended Harvard University1,457

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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business268

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Also attended Northwestern University337

Hannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalMikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture Group

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Also attended National Cathedral School2

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Shared employers

Also worked at The Old Girls Club8

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Also worked at Impact Engine18

Maayan TeperAssociate at ResilienceVCIsabel GlassChief of Staff & Investor at Cade VenturesKelly CarlquistInvestor at Sandbox IndustriesSteven MillerFounding Partner at Origin VenturesKevin WillerVenture Partner at Chicago VenturesJessica Droste YaganPartner and CEO at Impact Engine

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Also worked at Kellogg School of Management49

Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalEduardo BeffermannVenture Partner at Fen VenturesAlex WearnVenture Partner at Polymorphic CapitalJoe KaiserSenior Investment Advisor at Mercato PartnersMike BrennanBoard Member, Advisor, COO at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALAlena MarovitzInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITAL

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Also worked at HighTower16

John DarsieChief Executive Officer at SALT FundLarry RestieriChief Executive Officer at Hightower AdvisorsDan BergChief Financial Officer at Hightower AdvisorsDoug BessoChief Technology Officer at Hightower AdvisorsRandy BullardHead of Investment Management at Hightower AdvisorsPatrick DunneChief Operating Officer at Hightower Advisors

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