Zach Ware
InvestorManaging Partner at VTF Capital · Partner at Trust Ventures
Los Angeles / Las Vegas
Writes $200K – $1M checks
FoundedWithMe
About
Zach Ware is a builder-first, hands-on partner who led the Downtown Project—deploying $350–500M across 40+ acres to blend tech, small business and urban revitalization—and takes founders camping for focused conversations.
Zach Ware @zachware
years ago the getting a new iphone was like christmas day. i bought my first iphone on iphone 1's launch day while in dallas on a work trip. for years i would basically sit at home waiting for ups to deliver it. or rush to get a pickup appointment. today i hold on to a phone as
Jul 31, 2026 · ♥ 12 · ⇄ 1
Zach Ware @zachware
What if I were traveling with a planeload of chimpanzees? Any one of us would be lucky to disembark with all ten fingers and toes still attached, with the baby still breathing and unmaimed. Bloody earlobes and other appendages would litter the aisles. - Sarah Blaffer Hrdy https://t.co/AsRUVHEWLS
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 1
Zach Ware @zachware
without a doubt the very best pen for daily writing or really any writing is the muji smooth gel ink ballpoint pen knock type 0.5 nib. i've used some version of it for almost 20 years. it costs $1.89 and while it's not hard to get, it is obscure. which gives you the added https://t.co/6DXHmg6CAM
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 11
Invests in
Deep TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS
Experience
- Freehouse Capital PartnersFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentAustin, Texas Area
- HarborBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Various CompaniesPrivate Investorcurrent2015 — present
- Trust VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2020 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- PilotworksCOO / CEO2018Brooklyn, New York
- VTF CapitalManaging Partner2011 — 2018Las Vegas, Nevada Area
- Zappos.comLead of Technology & Industrial Investments, Downtown Project2012 — 2015Las Vegas, NV
- Zappos.comSpecial Projects (CEO)2010 — 2013Las Vegas, Nevada Area
- Zappos.comHead Of Product Management2007 — 2013Las Vegas, NV
- SHIFTFounder / CEO2013 — 2015Las Vegas, NV
- Work In Progress CoworkingCo-Founder2012 — 2015Las Vegas, Nevada Area
- The Republic of TeaDistribution / Web + Direct Manager2004 — 2007
Education
- Vanderbilt UniversityEconomics1999 — 2003
- Woodberry Forest School
Skills & more
+12 more
MarketingPublic RelationsSalesProduct DevelopmentIntegrated MarketingUrban PlanningMedia RelationsFinancial ServicesEntrepreneurshipInvestmentsSocial EntrepreneurshipCommunity EngagementFrom Zach's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Vanderbilt University156
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Shared employers
Also worked at Freehouse Capital Partners1
Also worked at VTF Capital3
Also worked at The Republic of Tea1
Deals · 1
WithMeBoard seat
via VTF Capital · filed Aug 2016 · $43.8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
