About
Laura Sievert is Managing Director of the Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures, where she invests in seed-stage fintech companies founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs. She also works as an angel investor and startup advisor supporting early-stage founders. Her investment focus includes purpose-driven companies in the areas of family support, community, health, and wellness.
Experience
- TruStageManaging Director, Discovery Fundcurrent2021 β present
- TruStageBoard Member, TruStage Foundationcurrent2024 β present
- self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2024 β present
- Brydge ClubFounding Membercurrent2025 β present
- The Old Girls ClubMembercurrent2025 β present
- The Josephine CollectiveMembercurrent2024 β present
- The Agora Initiative DCInvestor Committee2024 β 2026
- Impact EnginePrincipal2015 β 2021Greater Chicago Area
- Kellogg School of ManagementManager, Social Innovation & Impact Investing2013 β 2015Evanston, IL
- HighTowerSenior Research Analyst2010 β 2011Greater New York City Area
- UBSSenior Wealth Strategy Associate2008 β 2010Greater New York City Area
- UBSMergers and Acquisitions Analyst2006 β 2008London, United Kingdom
Education
- Harvard UniversityBA, Economics
- University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship
- Northwestern UniversityCertificate in Financial Planning
- National Cathedral School
Skills & more
Board Governance2Early Stage Ventures2Women's Health2SustainabilityGrant ReviewingEducationAffordable HousingEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)FundraisingStrategic GrowthImpact Investing7Venture Capital7
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Social EntrepreneurshipInvestmentsValuationFinancial ModelingStrategyInvestment BankingFinancial AnalysisMergers & AcquisitionsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDue DiligenceEquities- Certified Financial Planner β CFP Board
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Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,231
Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business257
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Also attended Northwestern University288
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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Shared employers
Also worked at The Old Girls Club8
Vanessa RasanenExecutive Assistant at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture PartnersSydney WasikowskiHead of Platform & Operations at Focal VenturesJordan MarinkovichPlatform Community Manager at Innovation WorksElizabeth McCluskeyManaging Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage VenturesAnisha GuptaGTM Strategy and Ops at First Round Capital
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Also worked at The Josephine Collective1
Also worked at Impact Engine20
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 Management44
Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalAlex WearnVenture Partner at Polymorphic CapitalJoe KaiserSenior Investment Advisor at Mercato PartnersMike BrennanBoard Member, Advisor, COO at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALAlena MarovitzInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALYossi FeinbergInvestor at Honeystone Ventures
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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
Elizabeth McCluskey
Managing Director, Discovery Fund at TruStage Ventures
Glenn R. Richter
Board Member; Retired CFO, International Flavors & Fragrances at TruStage Ventures
Greg Holman
Chief Administrative Officer at TruStage Ventures




























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