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Trousdale Ventures

Los Angeles, California · Invests in US; Global · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationAerospace & DefenseSemiconductors & Hardware

Thesis

We invest in mission-driven companies that dare to tackle impossible challenges, striving to transform industries and create lasting societal impact. We seek founders with audacity to dream big, resilience to persevere, and potential to build forever companies that shape human history.

Likely not a fit for

Non-mission-aligned speculation, founders lacking clarity of vision or determination, incremental consumer products disconnected from impact

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

HW

Hinrich Woebcken

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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h•••@tr•••.vc

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GM

Graham Miller

PartnerPartner

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g•••@tr•••.vc

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PS

Phillip Sarofim

General PartnerFounder, CEO & General Partner

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DL

Dave Lin

General PartnerGeneral Partner and

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d•••@tr•••.com

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Portfolio

Impulse SpaceAerospace Defense

Impulse Space is developing in-space mobility infrastructure to enable efficient transport of payloads across and between orbits, facilitating commercial, civil, and government missions.

Venus AerospaceAerospace Defense

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion with its innovative technologies, including the Venus Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) and the Venus Detonation Ramjet (VDR), designed for high efficiency and scalability in space and defense applications.

CesiumAstroAerospace Defense

CesiumAstro designs, manufactures, and tests communication systems and satellites, focusing on advanced, mission-ready systems for space, air, and ground missions.

Space Forge
Starfish SpaceAerospace Defense

Starfish Space is a satellite servicing company focused on building the infrastructure for humanity's expansion into space, featuring their autonomous satellite servicing vehicle, Otter.

SolugenManufacturing Industrial

Solugen is redefining chemical manufacturing by harnessing the power of biology and chemistry to create sustainable chemical solutions for various industries, including oil and gas, renewable fuels, and agriculture.

Ecovative DesignFood Beverage

Ecovative Design specializes in growing sustainable materials using mycelium, transforming agricultural waste into high-fiber protein and various eco-friendly products, including food, packaging, and building materials.

SwayClimate Clean Energy

Sway harnesses the power of seaweed to create compostable replacements for plastic, embodying the principles of the circular economy.

Pacific FusionClimate Clean Energy

Pacific Fusion is focused on harnessing fusion energy through pulsed magnetic inertial fusion technology, aiming to provide clean, on-demand power to meet global energy demands and address climate challenges.

CoreshellClimate Clean Energy

Coreshell unlocks the true capacity and economics of batteries to enable the timely deployment of clean energy. They provide the lowest-cost, high-performance silicon anodes made from 100% domestically sourced metallurgical silicon.

Meyers ManxManufacturing Industrial

Meyers Manx is known for its iconic dune buggies, including the new electric vehicle models that combine classic design with modern technology.

Lemon PerfectFood Beverage

Lemon Perfect offers organic, zero-sugar lemon water infused with various flavors, providing hydration and health benefits.

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Trousdale Ventures Research Investment Thesis Trousdale Ventures is a mission-driven venture capital firm founded by Phillip Sarofim that champions visionary entrepreneurs solving formidable challenges shaping society. The firm invests in innovative companies that dare to tackle the impossible, striving to transform industries and create lasting societal impact. Their mission centers on identifyin

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