Trust Syndicate

Early-stage Angel Network

The Trust Syndicate is the network of angel investors within the Trust Foundation’s catalytic community that invest in early-stage ventures rebuilding social cohesion within communities, building new trustworthy institutions for the digital age, and transforming our informational ecosystem.

Our syndication model allows mission-aligned angel investors to co-invest in high-impact, high-potential ventures without the commitment of a traditional fund. Syndicate members gain access to exclusive deal flow, due diligence insights, and the backing of the Trust Foundation’s catalytic community to amplify financial and systemic returns.

Investment Focus

Aiming for financial returns and societal impact.

  1. Rebuilding Social Cohesion from the Ground Up: Focused on fostering direct interpersonal trust (trust in others) and community resilience through platforms, tools, and organizations.

  2. Building New Institutions for a Digital Age: Innovations to reimagine journalism, science, governance, and other foundational institutions for the digital age.

  3. Transforming our Informational Ecosystem: Development of identity, trust protocols, and privacy infrastructure essential for a more trustworthy online informational ecosystem.

Our Unfair Advantage

  1. First-mover in TrustTech: Defining and leading an emerging investment category.

  2. Catalytic Community: Portfolio companies gain access to an interconnected network of stakeholders, pooling diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources united by a common higher purpose.

  3. Deal Flow: The Foundation’s higher purpose and the opportunity to be part of the Foundation’s catalytic community make the Syndicate a strategic/value-added investor.

  4. Cross-Sectoral Capital: Unique ability to blend philanthropic, public, and private investment.

  5. Deep Expertise: Leadership team with background in military special operations technology, governance, and investment.