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Salen Churi

Investor

General Partner at Trust Ventures

Austin

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

FoundedGreenLite TechnologiesSteno

About

Former University of Chicago law professor Salen Churi leverages policy and regulatory advocacy to help startups overcome legal barriers in heavily regulated sectors such as nuclear energy and 3D-printed housing.

Invests in

Deep TechEnergyFintechHardwareHealthtechPropTech

Experience

  1. Trust VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2017 β€” presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  2. Base Power CompanyLandlordcurrent2023 β€” presentAustin, Texas, United States
  3. Abundance InstituteCo-Founder and Board Membercurrent2023 β€” present
  4. Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversityBoard Membercurrent2020 β€” present
  5. The University of Chicago Law SchoolLaw Professor / Director of the Innovation Clinic2013 β€” 2018
  6. Institute for JusticeAssociate Director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship2013 β€” 2015Chicago, IL
  7. Kirkland & Ellis LLPAssociate2013
  8. Sidley Austin LLPAssociate2011 β€” 2013Chicago, IL
  9. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of OhioJudge Sandra S. Beckwith2009

Education

  1. University of Chicago Law SchoolJ.D., with honors
  2. Miami UniversityB.A., with honors

Skills & more

Public Speaking9Leadership4Entrepreneurship10Venture Capital10Mergers & Acquisitions40Corporate Law38Corporate Governance31Private Equity23Securities14Intellectual Property12Licensing10Teaching7
+2 moreBusiness StrategyStart-ups

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Deals Β· 1

Sana BenefitsBoard seat

via Trust Ventures Β· filed Jun 2022 Β· $64.1M raise

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