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Elly Truesdell

Co-Founder and General Partner atNew FareNew York
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Elly Truesdell is a venture capitalist and co-founder of New Fare Partners. She previously held leadership roles at Whole Foods Market and Almanac.

What Elly can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedMostly follows a lead
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Career

  1. Whole Foods Market · Global Director of Local Brands & Product Innovation
  2. Canopy Foods
  3. Almanac · Partner
  4. New Fare Partners · General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

New Fare PartnersMade by Nacho

Focus

food and beveragenatural and organic food

Education

University of Virginia, BA in Media Studies

Also at New Fare

Hallie BonnarCo-Founder

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Aryeh GanzManaging Partner, Cornucopian Capital

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Who is Elly Truesdell?

Elly Truesdell is a venture capitalist and co-founder of New Fare Partners. She previously held leadership roles at Whole Foods Market and Almanac.

How much does Elly Truesdell invest?

New Fare has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Elly Truesdell?

A warm intro from a founder New Fare backed works best.

What did Elly Truesdell do before New Fare?

Global Director of Local Brands & Product Innovation at Whole Foods Market; Canopy Foods; Partner at Almanac.

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