Alastair Trueger

Investor

2023 - Current

General Partner

2018

Finance at scale for world positive companies, and seed investments in fundamental infrastructure. Investments include: At Scale: Clear Street Silicon Box BulkMRO Einride AB ViaPhoton DreamBig Semiconductor Early Stage: ICON 3D. Scribe Inc. Eridan Technologies Normal Computing Sitehop Vinyl Equity

Investor, Advisor

2022

Cofounder

2022

Managing Partner

2022 - 2023

Helped set up and launch a multibillion strategy for funds & companies that are transforming infrastructure. Focused on 8-9 figures applied to founders rebuilding the building blocks of commerce. Primarily based on financial infrastructure. Investments include: Clear Street

Founding Partner

2016 - 2018

I cofounded a now $60 million plus seed stage fund founded to address secular trends, specifically labor productivity, the aging population and climate change. We backed crazy, brilliant founders making a dent in the problems the world needed solved across Robotics, AI and other deep tech. I led the firm's deal related activities and portfolio.

Co-Founder, CEO

2013 - 2015

Teaman & Company - Online high-end jewelry startup based on supply chain innovations; Founder, ran go-to-market, Fundraising & Business Development. Ran successful seed fundraising efforts, took company to 500 Startups (top 3 accelerators in valley), Citris and Skydeck accelerators; Took company to $150,000 in revenue in six months, multimillion $ pipeline; Brought on industry leading advisors and partners, including HSN and a global network of gem dealers and jewelers; Set up legal, finance, accounting and HR for the company, recruited five employees with decades of experience.

Operations Manager

2012 - 2012

Paracale Gold is a gold mine focused on responsible mining in the Paracale region. Built communications and mining infrastructure (cellphone tower for entire valley, fueling station) in new partnerships with national telecomm providers. Managed site supplies (Fuel, Cyanide etc.) and the infrastructure of $35 million mine site on a day-to-day basis, secured continued operations despite lack of funding for over 3 months, negotiated favorable terms with vendors. Led contract & reagent sourcing for operational plant; reduced costs by 25% compared to previous year. Delivered permits required to commission plant – only firm permitted that year.

Senior Associate

2011 - 2012

Major Family Office with investments in emerging markets, mining, and biotech. Built pitch and value proposition to raise USD $45 million for portfolio firm, creating investor documentation & analyzing financial models Analyzed global gold and coal industries and likely trends in demand, leading to secondment to minesite as on ground VC representative. Consulted with (portfolio company) on understanding of app space and development of an app strategy.

Digital Lead

2009 - 2011

A $17 billion Indian conglomerate with investments in automotives, tractors, real estate, IT and others. Led four person team with a $5 million budget building Mahindra’s website (www.mahindra.com) from start to finish. Site won best Corporate Site at IAMAI awards and honoree at the Webbys. Formed a digital strategy for the Mahindra Group (100+ plus companies in dozens of geographies), working with 11 external agencies on three continents. Worked directly with the Mahindra Group CEO on new media strategy. Projects included identifying shortcomings in Mahindra’s film & media company, as well as training the CEO in social media (@anandmahindra). Worked with corporate IT team on deploying next generation web software for the entire org. Led the key creative team, assisting the Chief Brand Officer in launching Spark the Rise (http://www.sparktherise.com/), Mahindra’s global rebranding campaign.