A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm focused on early stage technology startups. We invest in brilliant people who bring ideas that matter to life.
True Ventures: Investing in the Future of Technology
True Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups. The company was founded in 2005 by Jon Callaghan and Phil Black, two experienced entrepreneurs who wanted to help other entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.
At True Ventures, we believe that the future of technology lies in the hands of brilliant people who have innovative ideas and are passionate about making a difference. We invest not only in their ideas but also in them as individuals, providing them with the support they need to turn their dreams into reality.
Our investment philosophy is based on three core principles: authenticity, empathy, and creativity. We believe that these values are essential for building successful companies that make a positive impact on society.
Authenticity means being true to oneself and one's vision. At True Ventures, we look for founders who have a clear sense of purpose and are committed to creating something meaningful. We want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and have the courage to pursue their dreams even when faced with challenges.
Empathy means understanding the needs of others and putting oneself in their shoes. At True Ventures, we strive to build strong relationships with our portfolio companies by listening carefully to their concerns and providing them with personalized support. We believe that this approach leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.
Creativity means thinking outside the box and coming up with new solutions to old problems. At True Ventures, we encourage our portfolio companies to be bold and innovative in everything they do. We provide them with access to our network of experts from various industries so they can learn from others' experiences while developing unique solutions tailored specifically for their business needs.
Over the years, True Ventures has invested in some of today's most successful startups such as Fitbit, Peloton Interactive Inc., Blue Bottle Coffee Company Inc., Automattic Inc., MakerBot Industries LLC among many others which have gone on become household names across different industries globally.
We take pride not only investing but also supporting our portfolio companies throughout every stage of growth - from seed funding all through Series A rounds - helping them navigate challenges along way while ensuring they stay true themselves as well as maintaining focus on delivering value proposition promised at inception stage
In conclusion,
True ventures is more than just an investment firm; it's a community dedicated towards fostering innovation & creativity within tech industry through its investments & partnerships across different sectors globally while staying true its core values- authenticity empathy creativity- which has helped it stand out amongst other VC firms over years since inception back 2005