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

36 past transactions

Teclada

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Teclada is a technology company that offers a web-based terminal designed for teams and developers. The platform operates without traditional SSH, eliminating the need for dynamic IPs, SSH keys, and server configurations. This allows users to maintain uninterrupted sessions, even if they switch devices. Teclada also provides a platform for sharing access to computers entirely from a browser, enabling individual terminal sessions to be opened from their interface.

Partake Foods

Series B in 2022
Partake Foods, Inc. is a food company that specializes in producing allergy-friendly cookies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company offers a range of products that are nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and free from the top 12 allergens, catering to families seeking safe and tasty snack options. The product lineup includes various flavors such as sprouted grain chocolate chip, double chocolate chip, sweet potato millet, carrot oat, and birthday cake mini cookies. Partake Foods sells its products online, allowing customers to enjoy healthy snacks conveniently.

Teleo

Series A in 2022
Teleo specializes in transforming existing heavy machinery into remote-controlled robots, allowing operators to control equipment from a significant distance. By retrofitting current fleets with its advanced supervised autonomy technology, Teleo enables operators to seamlessly switch between machines and job sites, enhancing both productivity and safety. The company's approach allows machine operators to work from remote operation centers rather than being confined to the equipment's cabin, ultimately improving operational efficiency and providing valuable insights into job site conditions.

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.

Venus Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Venus Aerospace is a start-up focused on advancing hypersonic transportation solutions. The company develops rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and high-speed vehicles tailored for research, defense, and commercial applications. By enhancing transport speed and range, Venus Aerospace aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective aerospace solutions, particularly for space businesses.

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.

Coreshell

Series A in 2022
Coreshell Technologies is accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation and renewable energy by solving the key degradation issue in rechargeable batteries. Our breakthrough nanolayer thin-film coating technology protects batteries from degrading chemical reactions and is uniquely capable of seamlessly fitting into existing manufacturing while producing the step change needed in the capacity, safety, and cost of batteries.

Omada

Series E in 2022
Omada Health, Inc. is a digital healthcare company that creates online programs aimed at managing chronic conditions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Atlanta, Omada Health helps employers and health plans identify individuals at risk for preventable chronic diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The company offers personalized programs that adapt to the needs of participants, including services for diabetes prevention and management, hypertension, behavioral health, and musculoskeletal issues. By integrating professional health coaching, connected devices, real-time data, and personalized feedback, Omada Health strives to empower individuals to engage with their health and achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. It is recognized as the largest provider of the National Diabetes Prevention Program by the CDC.

Minded

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

ICON

Series B in 2022
ICON is an advanced construction technologies company using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials to shift the paradigm of homebuilding for all of humanity.

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.

NeuroX1

Pre Seed Round in 2021
NeuroX1 is a computational drug design startup building a platform to identify drivers of neurodegenerative/neurological diseases then using Chiron, a propritary generative chemistry platform, designs novel compounds for those diseases.

Yassir

Series A in 2021
Yassir Inc. is a transport service based in Algiers, Algeria, founded in 2016. The company operates a mobile application that enables users to book drivers for on-demand transportation, ensuring safe travel. In addition to ride-hailing services, Yassir's platform also offers food delivery options, allowing users to order meals conveniently. The application serves as a multisided marketplace, combining technology with everyday activities, and provides additional services such as grocery delivery and banking applications. Yassir aims to enhance users' lifestyles by facilitating mobility and access to essential services through its innovative platform.

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.

Density

Series D in 2021
Density measures how people use space in real-time without invading privacy. Using proprietary depth sensors and deep learning algorithms, the platform accurately and anonymously counts people in real time. Organizations use Density to improve efficiency and enhance occupant experience in buildings, workplaces, and real estate. Unlike a camera, Density's platform doesn't capture personally identifiable information and is purpose-built for accurately measuring how people use physical space.

Sofar Ocean

Series B in 2021
Sofar Ocean Technologies is a build accessible ocean sensing and exploration tools for ocean enthusiasts, industry, and conservation.

SpaceX

Secondary Market in 2021
Space Exploration Technologies is a space-transportation startup company founded by Elon Musk. SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX develops crew and cargo capsules, engines, cryogenic tank structures, avionics, equipment, guidance, and control software. The company is developing the partially reusable launch vehicles Falcon 1 and Falcon 9. Founded in 2002, Space Exploration Technologies is headquartered in Hawthorne, California.

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.

Symmetry Systems

Series A in 2021
Symmetry Systems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Mateo, California, that develops a platform focused on data security. Founded in 2015, the company offers solutions such as Data Store and Object Security (DSOS) and Symmetry DataGuard. These products provide comprehensive visibility and unified access control over data assets, regardless of their storage location. The platform is designed to safeguard cloud-based systems and can operate seamlessly in on-premise and hybrid cloud environments. By integrating with compliance tools, Symmetry Systems enables clients to maintain data security and compliance, even in challenging circumstances like insider threats or the complexities arising from remote work.

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.

Reel

Seed Round in 2021
Reel Products, Inc. is a Santa Monica, California-based company that manufactures and sells eco-friendly toilet paper and paper towels, primarily made from 100% sustainable bamboo. The company operates an online retail marketplace that allows consumers to purchase biodegradable products that are free from inks, dyes, and BPA, while offering the same softness and strength as traditional toilet paper. Reel also provides a subscription service for convenient home delivery, ensuring customers never run out of essential supplies. In addition to its commitment to sustainability, for each box of toilet paper sold, Reel donates a biodegradable toilet bag to individuals in need, addressing the challenges faced by the 2.4 billion people globally who lack access to proper sanitation.

Placer.ai

Series B in 2021
Placer.ai offers a traffic analytics platform that allows anyone with a stake in the physical world to instantly generate insights into any property for a deeper understanding of the factors that drive success. Its platform also empowers professionals in retail, commercial real estate, hospitality, and economic development. Placer.ai was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California.

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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