Phillip Sarofim

Phillip Sarofim

Founding Partner & CEO atTrousdale VenturesCalifornia

Phillip Sarofim is the founder and CEO of Trousdale Ventures, investing in mission-driven companies. He emphasizes patience, long-term outlook, and supporting founders through challenges.

What Phillip can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Trousdale Ventures · Founder & CEO
    Now
  2. Trousdale Ventures LLC · CEO/Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Trousdale Ventures

Investments named in public bios

CesiumAstroVenus AerospaceLemon PerfectSuper CoffeeMeyers ManxCoreshell

Focus

cutting-edge technologieswellnesssustainabilityinnovation

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Questions

Who is Phillip Sarofim?

Phillip Sarofim is the founder and CEO of Trousdale Ventures, investing in mission-driven companies. He emphasizes patience, long-term outlook, and supporting founders through challenges.

How much does Phillip Sarofim invest?

Trousdale Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Phillip Sarofim?

A warm intro from a founder Trousdale Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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