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Trammell Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in seed- and early-stage startups within the fields of machine intelligence, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity. Trammell Ventures focuses on companies that are innovating in information technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The firm aims to support the growth of these sectors through strategic investments and involvement in various business development initiatives. In addition to financial backing, Trammell Ventures engages in organizing events, such as the InfoSec Southwest information security conference, and charity fundraisers, reflecting its commitment to fostering community and industry collaboration.

Christopher Calicott

Partner & Managing Director

Dustin D. Trammell

Chief Executive Officer & Director of Technology and Engineering

11 past transactions

Fedi

Series A in 2023
Fedi is a technology company that builds global bitcoin adoption technology. The Fedi mobile app is the company's main product, and it is designed to help billions of people use Bitcoin securely, privately, and scalably.

Fedi

Seed Round in 2022
Fedi is a technology company that builds global bitcoin adoption technology. The Fedi mobile app is the company's main product, and it is designed to help billions of people use Bitcoin securely, privately, and scalably.

Impervious.ai

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of Bitcoin’s third programmatic layer, Impervious.ai enables applications to utilize peer-to-peer streaming technology to circumvent intermediaries and harness censorship-resistant data transmission channels within their technology stacks. The company provides an API that allows any developer to build on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The company's Dynamic VPN allows parties to securely send and receive information from behind hostile networks and denied access areas.

Impervious.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of Bitcoin’s third programmatic layer, Impervious.ai enables applications to utilize peer-to-peer streaming technology to circumvent intermediaries and harness censorship-resistant data transmission channels within their technology stacks. The company provides an API that allows any developer to build on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. The company's Dynamic VPN allows parties to securely send and receive information from behind hostile networks and denied access areas.

Blockhenge

Pre Seed Round in 2019
White-glove financial services for cryptoasset investors and traders.

Medinas, Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Medinas, Inc. operates a data-driven marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of surplus and short-dated medical supplies and equipment for healthcare organizations. Serving a diverse clientele that includes hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, veterinary practices, and nursing homes, as well as product suppliers like original equipment manufacturers, the company streamlines the sales process to save time and reduce costs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Medinas, Inc. focuses on technology-driven asset management and remarketing solutions tailored to the needs of the healthcare sector.

StyleSage

Seed Round in 2016
StyleSage, Inc. operates an online platform that provides competitive intelligence for fashion retailers and brands by analyzing pricing and social signals. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform enables users to assess their brand's market position relative to competitors, gauge consumer sentiment, and identify emerging fashion trends, including popular styles, colors, and items. StyleSage's AI-driven solutions facilitate faster integration of internal and external data, helping businesses optimize pricing strategies and product assortments. The platform features tools for e-commerce smart tagging, competitive pricing benchmarks, product matching, and promotional strategy design. Additionally, it offers insights into trends through a proprietary dashboard that combines historical search data, influencer activity, and social media image recognition. This comprehensive approach helps retailers react swiftly to market changes, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.