Trust Fund

Trust Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology-driven products that assist individuals in launching and growing businesses. The firm typically invests between $150,000 and $300,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, without leading rounds or taking board seats. Their investment areas include marketplaces, logistics, e-commerce enablement, B2B commerce, circular commerce, supply chain optimization, and productivity tools, including AI, freelancer economy, and creative tools. Trust Fund's investors include Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, David Sacks, Jason Calacanis, Jeremy Liew, Andrew Chen, Jeff Jordan, Paris Hilton, Anthony Noto, Ryan Hoover, Sam Parr, Andrew Wilkinson, Jesse Draper, Ev Williams, Naomi Gleit, Rob Hayes, and Phil Hellmuth. The firm leverages its extensive network and over 1 million social media followers to support its portfolio companies.

Founded by Sophia Amoruso, Trust Fund builds upon her extensive entrepreneurial experience, including founding Nasty Gal and Girlboss Media. Amoruso has been an active angel investor, deploying over $1 million into more than 20 companies, such as Liquid Death, Eight Sleep, Kindbody, Pipe, and Public.com. In 2020, she launched Business Class, a comprehensive digital course and membership for entrepreneurs, creatives, and freelancers, which has built a community of over 3,500 founders globally. Trust Fund's approach combines operational expertise with a deep understanding of founder needs, aiming to make a material impact on the success of its portfolio companies.

Trust Fund's portfolio includes companies like Browse AI, Packsmith, Plot, and Liquid Death. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering actionable feedback and strategic guidance to its investees. For instance, Liquid Death's CEO, Michael Sharon, praised Amoruso for her continuous positive impact, from product feedback to investor introductions and strategic insights. This support reflects Trust Fund's commitment to fostering growth and success among its portfolio companies.