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Tusk Venture Partners

New York, NY · Invests in North America; US · Website

SeedSeries AFintechHealthcare & BiotechInsuranceLegal TechFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthLegal & Regtech

Thesis

Early-stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets can achieve extraordinary growth when founders understand how to turn regulatory and political risk into a competitive advantage. We provide not just capital but also political expertise and government relations support to help solve the regulatory gating issues that unlock growth.

Likely not a fit for

Companies trying to avoid or circumvent regulations, regulatory arbitrage plays, companies with weak compliance foundations, or founders who don't appreciate the strategic importance of regulatory navigation.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$350M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

BT

Bradley Tusk

General PartnerCo-founder and Managing Partner · Primary contact

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JN

Jordan Nof

General PartnerCo-founder and Managing Partner

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JH

John Hooie

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BG

Bob Greenlee

Platform & OpsPlatform Team

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CM

Cynthia Matar

Platform & OpsPlatform Team

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MK

Marla Kanemitsu

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QS

Quinn Shean

Platform & OpsPlatform Team

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ML

Mike LaCerda

Platform & OpsOperations

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Portfolio

Coinbase

Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It also offers services for businesses and institutions, providing tools for crypto trading, payments, and asset management.

LemonadeInsurance

An Insurance Company Built for the 21st Century offering renters, homeowners, car, pet, and life insurance with a focus on simplicity, affordability, and customer experience.

AlphaDraftEnterprise Software

FanDuel is a leading online betting platform that specializes in sports wagering and promotions. The platform emphasizes customer safety and provides various payment methods for its users, while also offering resources for responsible gambling.

Circle

Circle Games is a mobile gaming company that offers engaging puzzle experiences through its flagship game, Sort Express. Players are challenged to organize, match, and clear real-world 3D objects across increasingly complex levels, providing a uniquely satisfying gameplay experience.

BirdConsumer Apps Social

Bird is a leading provider of micro-electric mobility solutions, offering electric bikes and scooters for urban transportation. The company aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions by providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional vehicles in cities worldwide.

WheelHealthcare Digital

Wheel empowers virtual care clinicians to work with greater flexibility while providing enterprise companies with the infrastructure and clinical workforce they need to deliver scalable virtual care services nationwide.

Ro

Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company that offers a range of online health solutions, including treatments for weight loss, sexual health, fertility, hair loss, and skincare. The company provides access to medications and wellness products, leveraging a membership model to enhance patient care and convenience.

SundayFood Beverage

Sunday offers custom lawn care and pest control plans tailored to individual yard needs, focusing on environmentally friendly practices.

AlmaHealthcare Digital

Alma simplifies access to therapy by connecting individuals with therapists covered by insurance, offering a supportive search process and a directory of providers specializing in various mental health concerns.

LithicFintech Payments

Lithic is the leading card issuing processor built for high-growth technology companies. Lithic's APIs and operational enablement services enable businesses to move money, build card programs, and issue debit, credit, and prepaid cards to consumers and businesses with unparalleled ease and flexibility.

LatchBiotech Life Sciences

LatchBio partners with leading biotech solution providers building a new class of molecular measurement technologies, accelerating data analysis for R&D teams in the biotech sector.

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Tusk Venture Partners Research Investment Thesis Tusk Venture Partners is the world's first venture capital fund exclusively focused on investing in early-stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets. Founded in 2016 by Bradley Tusk and Jordan Nof, the firm has developed a unique competitive advantage: deep expertise in navigating regulatory and political risk. The thesis is th

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