Phillip Sarofim, founder and CEO of Trousdale Ventures, invests in mission-driven, breakthrough companies across aerospace, climate tech. See contact routes.
Phillip Sarofim, founder and CEO of Trousdale Ventures, invests in mission-driven, breakthrough companies across aerospace, climate tech, deep tech, mobility, and consumer wellness, typically targeting Series A to Series B+ rounds with check sizes ranging from $4M to $65M. His distinctive thesis centers on backing visionary founders tackling “seemingly impossible challenges” to create disruptive industry revolutions rather than incremental improvements, aiming to build “forever companies” with lasting societal impact. Notable portfolio companies include CesiumAstro (satellite technology, led his $65M Series B+ round), Venus Aerospace (hypersonic flight), Coreshell Technologies (battery innovation), Lemon Perfect (hydration), and Solugen (sustainable chemistry).
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