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Elizabeth McCluskey

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Managing Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures · Managing Director, Discovery Fund at CMFG Ventures Discovery Fund

Newport Beach, California, United States

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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

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

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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

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Who is Elizabeth McCluskey?
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.
Where does Elizabeth McCluskey work?
Elizabeth McCluskey is Managing Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures.
Where did Elizabeth McCluskey go to school?
Elizabeth McCluskey studied at Harvard University (BA, Economics); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship); Northwestern University (Certificate in Financial Planning).

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