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Trinity Ventures
Trinity Ventures takes a more personal approach to early-stage investing. The firm invests in mission-driven entrepreneurs, not just their companies, and...
Trinity Ventures
Trinity Ventures takes a more personal approach to early-stage investing. The firm invests in mission-driven entrepreneurs, not just their companies, and champions founders’ visions from day one. As former founders and tech executives, they intentionally maintain an unusually low capital-to-partner ratio among top-tier venture firms. For over three decades they have been committed to early stage investing.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1986
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
Noel Fenton
Co-Founder
Larry Orr
General Partner Emeritus
Gus Tai
General Partner
Dan Scholnick
General Partner
Karan Mehandru
General Partner
Patricia Nakache
General Partner
Ajay Chopra
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Trinity Ventures?
A partnership of five general partners leads investment decisions: Gus Tai, Dan Scholnick, Karan Mehandru, Patricia Nakache, and Ajay Chopra. The group reflects a transition from the original founding team and has operated with a consensus-oriented approach typical of early-stage venture firms. No single managing partner or CEO role exists in public disclosures.
What was Trinity's most notable exit?
Auth0, an identity management platform Trinity backed at the seed stage, was acquired by Okta in 2021 for approximately $6.5 billion in an all-stock deal (per Okta investor relations, 2021). The transaction represented a significant multiple on Trinity's early investment and is widely cited as one of the firm's strongest outcomes.
Which sectors does Trinity Ventures target?
Trinity concentrates on Enterprise Software and Consumer Internet as its primary sectors, with additional coverage in AI/ML, Digital Health, and FinTech. The firm historically favored capital-efficient software companies with recurring revenue models, avoiding capital-intensive sectors like hardware manufacturing or life sciences.
How does Trinity Ventures approach co-investment?
Trinity has historically participated in insider-led follow-on rounds, often alongside other established venture firms, but does not operate a formal co-investment program for external limited partners. Its current posture limits new co-investment opportunities since the firm is not deploying fresh capital from new funds.
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