Trust Ventures
Overview
Trust Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, that focuses on investing in startups tackling significant societal challenges in highly regulated industries . The firm works alongside pioneering new companies to break down public policy barriers, accelerate business innovation, and improve consumers' lives .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Power | Aug 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Antora Energy | Jul 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| ICON Technology, Inc. | Aug 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sana Benefits | Jun 2022 | Series B | Lead |
| Levels | Jan 2023 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
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Key People
Salen Churi
Founder And General Partner
Brian Tochman
General Partner Emeritus
Christopher Ballard
Venture Partner
Robert Bauer
Venture Partner
Taylor Patterson
Venture Partner
Zach Ware
Venture Partner
Richard D.
Partner
Richard Deulofeut-Manzur
Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Trust Ventures based?
Trust Ventures is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.
When was Trust Ventures founded?
Trust Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Trust Ventures have?
Trust Ventures has 38 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Trust Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Base Power, Antora Energy, ICON Technology, Inc., Sana Benefits, Levels.
What was Trust Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Trust Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Base Power in 2026.
What sectors does Trust Ventures focus on?
Trust Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Trust Ventures focus on?
Trust Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Trust Ventures's AUM?
Trust Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.