True Ventures

True Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Jon Callaghan, Phil Black. See contact routes.

About True Ventures

True Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Jon Callaghan, Phil Black, and John Burke that specializes in early-stage technology startups. The firm invests primarily at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages with a sector-agnostic approach that now emphasizes AI-native companies alongside traditional sectors like hardware, consumer devices, and climate. Typical check sizes range from $500,000 to $15 million, with a median initial investment of $1.4 million, and the firm frequently leads seed rounds while committing to support companies through subsequent stages. Notable portfolio companies include Fitbit, Ring, Peloton, and MakerBot, reflecting the firm’s historical strength in hardware and connected consumer devices. True Ventures distinguishes itself by positioning as a human capital partner rather than just a capital provider, offering operational support and community access through its True Platform. The firm manages approximately $4 billion across twelve funds as of 2025 and has partnered with over 1,050 founders across 500+ companies.

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