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TruStage Ventures

TruStage Ventures, based in Wisconsin, backs fintech startups at Seed and Series A stages, investing as a specialist in companies like Affirm and Current.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsn/a
FocusFintech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at TruStage Ventures

4 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Brian KaasPresident & Managing DirectorHe previously worked as a law partner at Foley & Lardner.
Elizabeth McCluskeyManaging Director, Discovery FundShe focuses on investing in fintech startups and underrepresented entrepreneurs.
Mike KrausManaging DirectorHe currently works at TruStage Ventures and previously worked at KPMG US.
Sam DasManaging DirectorHe previously worked as an investment banker and founded a fintech startup.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

AffirmHappy MoneySmartAssetCurrentEthosMaticCaribouArray

In their words

TruStage Ventures is the venture capital arm of TruStageOur goal is to help our members achieve better financial security while supporting the next generation of innovators in the financial services space.www.trustage.com/ventures
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed fintech investors225Series A fintech investors158Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does TruStage Ventures invest in?

TruStage Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does TruStage Ventures invest?

TruStage Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does TruStage Ventures lead rounds?

TruStage Ventures has not reported a lead preference.

Who are the partners at TruStage Ventures?

Brian Kaas (President & Managing Director), Elizabeth McCluskey (Managing Director, Discovery Fund), Mike Kraus (Managing Director), Sam Das (Managing Director).

Is TruStage Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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