Trust Ventures

Trust Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Salen Churi and Brian Tochman. The firm focuses on investing in startups that tackle significant societal challenges but face substantial public policy barriers. By providing both capital and strategic guidance, Trust Ventures aims to help these companies navigate regulatory landscapes and bring transformative solutions to market.

The firm's investment strategy involves identifying startups addressing societal challenges, investing in them, and offering strategic guidance to help them navigate regulatory landscapes. Trust Ventures has invested in various industries, including energy, healthcare, and construction technology. Notable investments include Oklo, a developer of next-generation fission reactor technologies, and ICON, a company specializing in 3D-printed affordable housing.

Trust Ventures has raised multiple funds, with the third fund closing at $200 million in February 2022. The firm has made 53 investments, with its most recent investment on July 7, 2025, in Synfini. Trust Ventures has also made eight diversity investments, with the most recent on February 12, 2025, in Justpoint. The firm's notable exits include Legalpad, Blueprint Power, and Avvir.