Trousdale Ventures, LLC, established in 2018 and previously known as PS Ventures, is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Los Angeles, California. The firm specializes in seed and growth capital investments across various sectors, including technology, enterprise software, financial technology, renewable energy, and consumer products. Trousdale Ventures focuses on supporting visionary entrepreneurs who address significant societal challenges and aims to foster innovation that enhances quality of life. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in companies that demonstrate potential for positive change and transformative impact.
Notpla develops sustainable packaging solutions derived from seaweed and plants. Its product range includes a coating for takeaway boxes, flexible films, paper made from seaweed pulp, and rigid plastic alternatives, all designed to be biodegradable and reduce plastic waste.
ZeroCircle
Venture Round in 2023
ZeroCircle harnesses sustainably harvested seaweed to create eco-friendly alternatives for everyday products. Their mission is to facilitate circular solutions, reduce waste, and promote carbon-neutrality.
Sway
Grant in 2023
Sway is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer, Sway focuses on developing bioplastics made from seaweed, which serve as compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, specifically starting with flexible packaging. The company's products are engineered to match the essential performance qualities of conventional plastics while being compatible with existing infrastructure, allowing clients to scale their operations effectively and achieve sustainability goals.
ZeroCircle
Grant in 2023
ZeroCircle harnesses sustainably harvested seaweed to create eco-friendly alternatives for everyday products. Their mission is to facilitate circular solutions, reduce waste, and promote carbon-neutrality.
Notpla
Series A in 2021
Notpla develops sustainable packaging solutions derived from seaweed and plants. Its product range includes a coating for takeaway boxes, flexible films, paper made from seaweed pulp, and rigid plastic alternatives, all designed to be biodegradable and reduce plastic waste.
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