Trestle Partners
Overview
Trestle Partners is a holding company launched in August 2024 that acquires or makes significant investments in bootstrapped software-as-a-service (SaaS) and technology businesses. The firm focuses on companies with revenues between $1 million and $5 million, intending to operate them for the long term. It is self-funded by its founders, Thomas Smale and Dale Knauss, and plans to deploy $100 million in equity value over the next few years. Unlike a traditional fund, it operates as a holding company.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
trestle.partnersInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boostly | Feb 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| ServiceUp | Jul 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Trestle Partners based?
Trestle Partners is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Trestle Partners founded?
Founding year information for Trestle Partners is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Trestle Partners have?
Trestle Partners has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Trestle Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Boostly, ServiceUp.
What was Trestle Partners's most recent investment shown here?
Trestle Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in ServiceUp in 2025.
What sectors does Trestle Partners focus on?
Trestle Partners focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Trestle Partners focus on?
Trestle Partners typically invests at the Early stage.