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Sophia Amoruso

InvestorFounder

Founder & Managing Partner at Trust Fund · Founder at Nasty Gal

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K – $250K checks · typically $175K

FoundedNasty Gal

30 Under 30 2013 · Art & Style

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About

Founder and Managing Partner of Trust Fund and a prior angel investor who deployed over $1M into 20+ companies. She founded Nasty Gal, Girlboss, and Business Class, and authored the bestselling book #GIRLBOSS.

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Experience

  1. Trust FundFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2022 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. imagiInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. PhiaInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  4. Brief (a16z sr005)Investorcurrent2025 — present
  5. LovableInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  6. MoziInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  7. HowieInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  8. CarryInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  9. GetDynastyInvestor & Advisorcurrent2024 — present
  10. FincentInvestor & Advisorcurrent2023 — present
  11. Nectar AIInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  12. PacksmithInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  13. ToothioInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  14. Browse AIInvestorcurrent2023 — present
  15. BatonInvestor & Advisorcurrent2023 — present
  16. GIFTSHOPInvestorcurrent2023 — presentParis
  17. PlotInvestorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
  18. PogoInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  19. MoonPayInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  20. SuperhumanInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  21. PipeInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  22. KindbodyInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  23. CoveInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  24. CeremoniaInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  25. TherabodyInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  26. Eight SleepInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  27. TaikaInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  28. FYPM AppInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  29. Popshop LiveInvestorcurrent2020 — present
  30. GoldeInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  31. PublicInvestor & Advisorcurrent2020 — present
  32. Business ClassFoundercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles
  33. BluelandInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  34. Liquid Death Mountain WaterInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  35. Shrug CapitalLimited Partnercurrent2019 — present
  36. Cafe XInvestorcurrent2018 — present
  37. ChillhouseInvestor & Advisorcurrent2018 — present
  38. PassportAdvisorcurrent2017 — present
  39. ICONIQLimited Partnercurrent2013 — present
  40. Index VenturesLimited Partnercurrent2013 — present

Skills & more

Creative DirectionArt DirectionBrand DevelopmentDigital StrategyPhotographyVenture CapitalLeadershipEditorialE-commerceUser ExperienceSocial NetworkingVisual Merchandising
+12 moreFashionIntegrated MarketingSocial Media MarketingRetailHustleBranding & IdentityDigital MediaPhilanthropyEntrepreneurshipPodcastingWritingPublic Relations

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Deals · 37

AgreeSolo GP

via Trust Fund · filed Sep 2024

BatonSolo GP

via Trust Fund · filed Apr 2022

CoveSolo GP

via Trust Fund · filed Nov 2019

CallinSolo GP

via Trust Fund

CarrySolo GP

via Trust Fund

GoldeSolo GP

via Trust Fund

OpenSolo GP

via Trust Fund

PipeSolo GP

via Trust Fund

PlotSolo GP

via Trust Fund

PogoSolo GP

via Trust Fund

PublicSolo GP

via Trust Fund

TaikaSolo GP

via Trust Fund

CeremoniaSolo GP

via Trust Fund

Get BaseSolo GP

via Trust Fund

HowieSolo GP

via Trust Fund

PopshopSolo GP

via Trust Fund

Sagra FarmsSolo GP

via Trust Fund

ShopbinstarSolo GP

via Trust Fund

TherabodySolo GP

via Trust Fund

TrynectarSolo GP

via Trust Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophia Amoruso?
Founder and Managing Partner of Trust Fund and a prior angel investor who deployed over $1M into 20+ companies. She founded Nasty Gal, Girlboss, and Business Class, and authored the bestselling book #GIRLBOSS.
Where does Sophia Amoruso work?
Sophia Amoruso is Founder of Nasty Gal and Founder & Managing Partner at Trust Fund.
What check size does Sophia Amoruso write?
Sophia Amoruso typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
What companies did Sophia Amoruso found?
Sophia Amoruso founded Nasty Gal.
What companies has Sophia Amoruso invested in?
Investments tracked here include Eight Sleep.

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