Who is the founder of Trousdale Ventures?

Phillip Sarofim founded Trousdale Ventures in 2019 with a mission to support technologies and ideas that shape a better future.

Who is the CEO of Trousdale Ventures?

Phillip Sarofim is the CEO of Trousdale Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm focused on next-generation industries including advanced mobility, space, climate innovation, and deep tech.

What does Trousdale Ventures invest in?

Trousdale Ventures invests in companies shaping the future of mobility, space, climate technology, and consumer innovation—backing mission-driven founders across sectors.

What companies has Phillip Sarofim invested in?

Through Trousdale Ventures, Phillip Sarofim has invested in companies such as CesiumAstro, Meyers Manx, Coreshell, and Venus Aerospace, among others in emerging industries.

Phillip Sarofim at Forward Fort Worth Summit 2025

At the 2025 Forward Fort Worth Summit, Phillip Sarofim joined a panel to discuss innovation at the intersection of defense, mobility, and logistics.

“We back founders with grit, shaped by personal challenges. People who aren’t just in it for the money, but to improve lives and strengthen American industries.” — Phillip Sarofim, Founding Partner and CEO

The discussion, featuring Aaron Pierce, Adam Grosser, Jeff Cardenas, and Clete Brewer, centered on how startups are uniquely positioned to drive innovation at the edge of defense and commercial technology. Speed and purpose are critical advantages in this space. Startups can move fast, solve one problem really well, and deliver real solutions into the hands of end users—whether that’s a customer or a warfighter.

At Trousdale Ventures, we don’t invest in ideas. We invest in problem solvers. Founders who show up with grit, purpose, and a real plan to build the future.

We’re grateful to the Forward Fort Worth team for hosting such a timely conversation, and to the fellow panelists who share a deep commitment to strengthening the industries that matter most.