Trolley Venture Partners

Mobius Materials operates a marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of preowned electronic components, particularly semiconductors. The company sources components from vetted suppliers, including multinational OEMs and contract manufacturers, ensuring that each part undergoes thorough authenticity testing to combat counterfeiting. By leveraging proprietary anti-counterfeit technology, Mobius Materials facilitates a transparent and efficient process for companies to source and dispose of electronic components. This approach not only helps businesses meet tight production deadlines with immediate stock shipments but also supports sustainability efforts by promoting the recycling of electronics. Ultimately, Mobius Materials aims to enhance inventory performance and profitability for its customers while reducing their environmental impact.

Quantbase is a company that specializes in creating a quantitative hedge fund platform designed for both financial institutions and individual investors. The platform enables users to transform their investment research or data into actionable investment strategies by utilizing advanced algorithms. These algorithms facilitate automated order execution, allowing for the efficient management of investment portfolios in alignment with individual risk appetites. Quantbase's focus is on making high-risk investing more accessible through a range of index funds that encompass various asset classes, including stocks, cryptocurrency, NFTs, prediction markets, and art. This approach aims to provide investors with a seamless investing experience while optimizing potential returns.

Linebird is a technology company based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in creating automation solutions for utilities. Founded in 2018, Linebird is focused on revolutionizing the inspection and maintenance of power transmission infrastructure through the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company is working on a prototype that utilizes a patent-pending process to enable unmanned systems to interact with live transmission lines using modified linemen's tools. This innovative approach aims to enhance safety and reduce costs associated with utility inspections and maintenance. By improving operational efficiencies, Linebird enables clients to reinvest savings into grid enhancements, ultimately resulting in more reliable electricity services for consumers.

Starchive is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in digital asset management (DAM) solutions tailored for the needs of content creators and owners. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to facilitate the organization and management of digital media assets, enabling clients to efficiently handle large volumes of content and associated metadata. Starchive serves as a central digital content hub, allowing teams and partners to collaborate, share, and distribute assets seamlessly. By bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, Starchive supports both on-chain and off-chain asset management, making it a trusted choice for organizations such as the Bob Dylan Music Company. The platform's user-friendly dashboards and data intelligence capabilities enhance the experience of finding, updating, and sharing digital assets, ultimately driving value for its clients.

Outdoor Access, Inc. is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, that operates an online platform designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts—such as hunters, anglers, and campers—with private landowners seeking to lease their land for recreational activities. Founded in 2016, the platform offers a marketplace where landowners can monetize their properties while providing users with diverse outdoor experiences. Outdoor Access aims to make outdoor activities more accessible and affordable, promoting ethical usage and respect for landowner rules among its members. The company also emphasizes the importance of passing outdoor traditions to younger generations by allowing children under 18 to participate for free.

AnswersNow, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers of children with autism. Founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the platform offers a range of educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-demand expert support. It facilitates a step-by-step learning process for children while allowing caregivers to save, store, and monitor their child's progress. The platform connects users through private messaging and video, providing personalized guidance and emotional support. AnswersNow's team consists of board-certified behavioral analysts, ensuring that users receive expert advice from professionals with extensive training and qualifications.

Wine and Beer Supply, LLC is a distributor based in Ashland, Virginia, specializing in products for the winery, brewery, and cidery industries. Founded in 2015, the company offers a wide range of supplies, including glassware, bottles, corks, kegs, winemaking additives, and various accessories. In addition to its extensive product offerings, Wine and Beer Supply provides warehousing and fulfillment services tailored to the needs of breweries and wineries. The company aims to address the challenges faced by beverage producers, enhancing production efficiency and supporting their operations across Virginia and the eastern United States.

ARTGlass-US is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of cultural heritage informatics, augmented reality, technology, and smartglasses. The company aims to develop wearable AR that is geared to its particular needs. ARTGlass-US was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Virginia, United States.

Grenova, Inc. is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment based in Chesterfield, Virginia, established in 2014. The company specializes in solutions that enable laboratories to wash and recycle pipette tips, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing biohazard waste. Its flagship products, TipNovus and TipLumis, include high throughput and integratable tip washers, along with sterile tip storage and other enhancements. Grenova also offers GrenoClean, a cleaning solution designed to eliminate contaminants from pipette tips. By providing innovative products that facilitate the reuse of laboratory consumables, Grenova aims to lower costs for clinical labs, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research institutions, and agricultural entities, contributing to more sustainable and efficient laboratory practices.

EdConnective, LLC is an educational technology company based in Glen Allen, Virginia, that specializes in online video coaching for teachers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a platform designed to enhance teacher development through personalized coaching. This platform facilitates a seven-week coaching program where teachers receive individualized feedback and guidance from instructional coaches. Participants can share recorded lessons, known as "game tapes," which are used to identify specific areas for improvement in teaching practices. By focusing on professional development, EdConnective aims to foster teacher growth, ultimately enhancing student achievement by ensuring access to effective teaching. The platform's structured approach to coaching interactions aims to maximize instructional change and support teachers in their professional journeys.