Trousdale Ventures

Trousdale Ventures, LLC, established in 2018, is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The firm focuses on seed and growth capital investments, primarily targeting technology, IT management, enterprise software, food manufacturing, lifestyle consumer products, security, financial technology, renewable energy, child development products, consumer packaged goods, and entertainment industries. Trousdale Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in each company, seeking to support visionary entrepreneurs who address significant societal challenges. By fostering innovation and long-term growth strategies, the firm aims to create a lasting impact and transform industries.

Jeni Bartiromo

Director of Communications

Marko Helfrich

Partner

Ted Holzman

Managing Partner

Allison Mahalic

COO

Michael Potiker

Partner

Phillip Sarofim

Founder and CEO

Sachin Seth

Partner

21 past transactions

Lemon Perfect

Series A in 2022
Lemon Perfect is a beverage company that specializes in cold-pressed fruit beverages, primarily focusing on lemon water infused with electrolytes and antioxidant vitamin C. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of flavors, including options such as Blueberry Açaí, Just Lemon, Peach Raspberry, and Dragon Fruit Mango, all of which contain zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. With a commitment to promoting health and hydration, Lemon Perfect's products are available for purchase online and are designed to provide consumers with a refreshing drink that supports their wellness goals. The company is based in California.

Brightside Health

Series B in 2022
Brightside Health, Inc. is a mental health care company that specializes in providing treatment for anxiety and depression through a mobile application. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brightside Health enables users to access personalized, expert care from the comfort of their homes. The platform offers various services, including depression evaluation, treatment monitoring, lifestyle tools, and therapy referrals, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental well-being. Additionally, it facilitates communication between clients and healthcare providers for consultations and assessments. The company's mission is to empower individuals to lead healthy, productive lives by making high-quality mental health care accessible and affordable.

Minded

Seed Round in 2022
Minded offers a better way to renew and refill mental health prescriptions.

Common Heir

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a beauty brand intended to provide sustainable beauty products with low environmental impact. The company offers products without the use of plastic in order to provide better beauty products as well as tackle the plastic problem that cosmetics cause to the planet, enabling customers to take care of both their skin as well as the planet.

Drink Barcode

Seed Round in 2022
Drink Barcode is a plant-based and adaptogen-powered beverage that works with the body to keep the entire self at full potential. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont.

PurePlus+

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PurePlus+ harnesses the power of upcycled produce to provide nutrient-dense products. PurePlus+ is a triple-bottom line company that is good for the health of people and the planet. It values transparency through our supply chain and by measuring ourselves in the reduction of fruits and vegetables wasted.

Emerge

Venture Round in 2022
Emerge, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through a multi-sensory platform that integrates touch into digital interactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge has developed a device known as the Wave Series, which utilizes ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences in virtual environments. This innovation allows users to feel and interact with 3D projections and holograms in real time, facilitating a more immersive XR telepresence experience. The company's mission is to redefine shared digital experiences by enabling deeper emotional connections, thus transforming how individuals communicate and collaborate. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and executives recognized for their contributions to consumer electronics and XR technology.

Wibond

Seed Round in 2022
Wibond is a digital payment platform that operates under a "buy now pay later" model, allowing users to make flexible payments in installments without the need for a card. Founded in Argentina in 2020 by Ezequiel Bucai and Alejandro Silvestre, the company aims to enhance financial accessibility for a diverse community by providing tailored payment options. Wibond enables businesses to reach new customer segments and boost sales by offering innovative payment solutions. The platform connects users to a wide array of stores and businesses, facilitating installment payments. With a vision to promote trade in the complex Latin American market, Wibond is planning to expand its operations to Chile and Mexico. Prior to Wibond, the founders developed a platform that connected users to over 2,500 gyms and sports centers across Argentina, Mexico, and Chile, which was later acquired by Classpass.

Career Karma

Series B in 2022
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.

Material10

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Building a new paradigm in Gaming.

Slips

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Slips is an entertainment and gaming company focused on transforming the lottery experience through a modern and social approach. By developing a real-money gaming application, Slips combines the excitement of lottery, giveaways, and rewards into a single platform. The software incorporates peer-to-peer ordering, allowing users to engage with friends, family, and co-workers in a fun and interactive manner. This innovative application aims to make the lottery more accessible and enjoyable for everyone, ensuring that the spirit of community support and individual wealth generation continues to thrive. Through cutting-edge technology, Slips is set to redefine the multi-billion dollar lottery industry for contemporary users.

Hai

Seed Round in 2021
Hai is a manufacturer of innovative smart spa showers designed to enhance the home spa experience while promoting sustainability. The company's showers feature built-in Bluetooth technology and color-coded LEDs that track and display water usage, enabling users to monitor their consumption over time. Additionally, these devices provide a spa-like mist that can be easily controlled, offering a more luxurious experience compared to traditional showerheads. Hai is committed to environmental responsibility by offsetting its carbon footprint and providing tools for users to reduce water and energy waste. The company also emphasizes sustainable packaging by utilizing post-consumer materials that are reusable and recyclable, further supporting eco-friendly practices.

Databento

Series A in 2021
Databento is a Boston-based platform founded in 2019 that specializes in providing institutional-quality market and alternative data. The company focuses on delivering both live and historical data through its colocation platform, which simplifies and accelerates access to this information. By automating data licensing processes, Databento significantly reduces onboarding time, allowing clients to efficiently capture and utilize high-fidelity financial data directly from the source. This capability enables businesses and financial institutions to access real-time exchange feeds and vast amounts of historical data while minimizing storage costs and avoiding latency issues.

BLACKBIRD.AI

Series A in 2021
BLACKBIRD.AI focuses on enhancing information integrity within the digital media landscape by utilizing machine learning and human intelligence to combat disinformation. Its AI-driven software platform, known as the Constellation Platform, is designed to help enterprise and national security organizations understand and respond to misinformation campaigns. This platform automates the identification of threat actors, coordinated communities, and various forms of harmful digital content, providing analysts with detailed insights and reports. By integrating with existing data pipelines, BLACKBIRD.AI's solutions enable users to gain a deeper understanding of threats through interactive visualizations and contextual data enrichment. The primary target audience includes government entities, such as national security and intelligence teams, as well as enterprise-level organizations that prioritize information security and integrity.

Preamble

Seed Round in 2021
Preamble offers an infrastructure for ethical AI by integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to help prevent the amplification of harmful content.

Ecovative

Series D in 2021
Ecovative Design LLC is a biomaterials company based in Green Island, New York, with manufacturing facilities in Troy and Paradise, California. Founded in 2007 by Eben Bayer and Gavin McIntyre, the company creates sustainable materials inspired by the natural bonding properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Its product line includes Myco board for furniture components, Myco foam for packaging and insulation, Myco make for various consumer goods, and Myco flex and grow materials. Ecovative aims to replace conventional plastics and foams with eco-friendly alternatives that are both high-performing and cost-effective. The company has received multiple grants from organizations such as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency, which have supported its development of innovative materials that align with sustainability goals. Through its research and development, Ecovative continues to pioneer the use of natural composites in various applications, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Uprising

Series A in 2021
Uprising foods are superfood keto chips and keto bread with 2 net carbs.

FlexTal

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FlexTal is the #1 flexible talent matching platform leading the future of work. Every day, we match organizations small and large with elite independent contractors for flexible hourly and project-based engagements on demand The future of work is here, and most organizations aren’t equipped to handle the speed of change that is happening within the workforce. Access to vetted, independent contract talent is the key to agility in today’s business landscape, yet many don’t have the resources to find, vet, and hire the talent they need. We’re on a mission to fix this by making world-class talent more accessible and affordable for organizations everywhere. Organizations with access to our contract talent network have 3-4x more operating leverage than those without. By democratizing access to our network of contractors, we can help shape the future of work while also increasing the pace of human evolution. As the way we work continues to evolve alongside digital transformation and automation, more professionals are choosing to enter the contract workforce. With the number of independent workers growing at an unprecedented rate, the question is: Who will they work for? What tools will multiply their efficiency? Our platform gives organizations and independent professionals the ability to achieve work faster and easier than ever before. Through FlexTal, millions of people are discovering a better way to work that enhances productivity, efficiency, and quality of life. And…we’re just getting started.

Pr3vent

Seed Round in 2018
Pr3vent, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for screening ophthalmic conditions in newborns. Founded in 2017, the company has created a non-invasive screening technology that utilizes algorithms to analyze images of infants' retinas. This technology is designed to detect abnormalities that could lead to preventable vision loss. By instantly identifying potential pathologies, Pr3vent's system enables healthcare professionals to initiate timely examinations and treatments, thus improving outcomes for affected infants.

Ziften

Series C in 2017
Ziften Technologies, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in endpoint protection solutions. Founded in 2009, the company offers a cloud-delivered platform designed to safeguard enterprise endpoints, including laptops, desktops, servers, and cloud environments. Ziften's platform includes advanced antivirus, endpoint detection and response, and security posture analysis, enabling organizations to prevent cyber-attacks effectively. In addition to its protective measures, Ziften provides cyber risk assessments, managed detection and response services, and proactive threat hunting. Its clientele spans various sectors, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies, public sector institutions, and managed service providers, with operations extending to Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the Middle East.
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