Phillip Sarofim

Entrepreneur & Investor | Founder @Trousdale_VC | Chairman @MeyersManx | Auto Enthusiast | Passionate about innovation, tech and sustainability

[CesiumAstro @CesiumAstro]

Headed to @sxsw? Join us at Space House.

Astronauts. Founders. Investors. Engineers.

Two packed days of conversations about where space is headed.

📍501 W 5th St., Austin

#SXSW #SpaceHouse

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

It’s hard to capture the past year in just a few photos, but looking back, 2025 was a year defined by real progress and meaningful partnerships. Feeling the utmost gratitude for the team and collaborators building with conviction and care. Heading into 2026 with clarity and momentum!

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Reflecting on a year to remember. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re grateful for a year defined by meaningful progress, from major partnerships and technical milestones to companies reaching public markets and scaling real-world impact.

We’re thankful for the founders, partners, and teams building ambitious work across our ecosystem. Looking ahead to 2026 with focus, conviction, and optimism for what’s next. We hope everyone has a safe and happy new year!

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

When a single platform has the ability to transform the automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing industries, you pay attention. Divergent is redefining what’s possible by pushing the boundaries of standard manufacturing processes. DAPS fuses AI, advanced materials, and robotics to deliver lighter, stronger, cleaner products. The work Kevin and his team are driving at Divergent is transformational, and we’re excited to be part of it.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Today, we’re highlighting @Divergent3D, a company rethinking manufacturing from the ground up.

Their DAPS™ platform brings automotive, aerospace, and industrial structures into a new era of software-defined production.

A lighter, cleaner, more innovative way to build and a future we’re proud to support.

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

I appreciate @seanduffy's take on AI in this interview: the models become the science, and the people remain the art.

@omadahealth is a great example of that balance. They utilize AI to enhance care teams, personalize coaching, and make hardware and data actionable, without losing the human accountability that actually keeps us on track.

A fascinating listen for anyone following this space.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Digital health is crowded. Few are doing what @omadahealth is doing:

📲 Enterprise provider, not just an app
❤️‍🩹 Between-visit care for diabetes, hypertension, obesity & MSK
📈 49% revenue growth, profitability milestones, and 30+ peer-reviewed studies

Great conversation with CEO @seanduffy on @themotleyfool.
Watch here: https://t.co/RH4XInHiEd

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

We invest in deep tech not because it’s easy, quick, or trendy, but because these technologies are building the foundation for healthier, safer, and more resilient systems. Proud to stand behind teams like Proprio, Aionics, and Anello shaping the next era of innovation.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

What is “Deep Tech”?

It’s where scientific discovery meets advanced engineering and where bold ideas tackle humanity’s hardest problems. Energy, healthcare, and infrastructure are rebuilt from the ground up.

It’s hard to build. It takes time. That’s why it matters.

We back deep tech companies like @Proprio_Vision, @AionicsInc, and @anellophotonics, teams pushing the frontier of what’s possible.

For us, investing in this space is about shaping the future and supporting founders who are building companies designed to make a meaningful impact.

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

The shift in space is clear and @GoToImpulse is at the center of it. Congratulations on the SpaceNews Icon Award. What a milestone!

[Impulse Space @GoToImpulse]

Impulse has received the 2025 @SpaceNews_Inc Icon Award for top Emerging Space Company.

The recognition highlights:
• Mira’s two engine burns within a single trip around Earth on LEO Express 2
• Caravan rideshare contracts
• The upcoming debut of Helios, the kick stage transforming access to MEO, GEO, Cislunar, and beyond.

“Impulse Space set the pace this year in a nascent in-space transportation market that is rapidly moving from promise to practice.” — SpaceNews

And we’re just getting started.

#SpaceNewsIconAwards
*Event photography provided by Jason Dixon Photography

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

A great conversation that captures why Pacific Fusion is different: rigor, execution, and a belief that the future should be built, not waited for. Will and the team continue to inspire us as they reshape the future of energy.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Fusion energy is no longer "50 years away." 💡

Pacific Fusion Co-founder Will Regan is shifting decades of theory into today's solution, focusing on manufacturability & modular hardware to make fusion an affordable reality.

Trousdale Ventures is proud to back this future of power. Listen to Will on the #TechCarsMachines podcast:

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or here: ​​https://t.co/ERYNq2EoFM

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Last week, I had the privilege of spending time with U.S. service members at Al Udeid Air Base. Watching their Turkey Bowl flag football game, touring the @The_USO space, and visiting with them were meaningful reminders of what service looks like up close.

​​The professionalism, warmth, and sense of community we felt on the base was truly inspiring. These individuals show up every day, no matter where they are in the world, to keep us safe.

Thank you to the USO for the important work they do and for welcoming us into their community. And thank you to our troops for the sacrifices you make, especially during times when most of us are with family.

Grateful today and every day!

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Behind every breakthrough in mobility is a founder who refuses to accept limits. That mindset is what makes companies like Venus Aerospace, Impulse Space, and Regent so special. They are not just building new technologies, they are reimagining how we move through the world.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

🚀 Sector Spotlight: Space + Mobility

At Trousdale Ventures, we invest in the founders reimagining how the world moves on the ground, in the air, and beyond Earth.

From hypersonic flight to electric vehicles to orbital infrastructure, mobility is evolving faster, cleaner, and smarter than ever.

Our portfolio includes @VenusAerospace, @GoToImpulse and @regentcraft, innovators who are pushing the boundaries of transportation and redefining what it truly means to be connected.

Follow along as we delve into the stories of our founders and the future they are building.

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Reflecting on an unbelievable few days in Tokyo celebrating @CesiumAstro's latest milestone. It was an honor to participate in the Kagami-Biraki ceremony and a moment I will always remember. Congratulations to the team. We are exceptionally proud to support this bold step into a pivotal new market.

[CesiumAstro @CesiumAstro]

Thank you for the warm welcome and the support that continue to make this growth possible.

#Japan #CesiumAstroEvents

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

It’s easy to talk about fixing healthcare. It’s a lot harder to do it right. @BradKittredge and the team at @withbrightside are showing what happens when quality isn't an afterthought.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Founder and CEO @BradKittredge built @withbrightside Health, our portfolio company, on one belief: “If you want to have quality care, you’ve got to be able to deliver that care to the patient populations that need it the most."

He recently joined RJ Lumba on The Healthcare Technology Report @HealthTechRPT podcast to share how Brightside is transforming mental healthcare with precision psychiatry and evidence-based therapy.

🎧 https://t.co/LjsQYdbYLC
https://t.co/LjsQYdbYLC

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

From legacy to innovation. The @MeyersManx LFG is proof that great design never fades, it evolves. Proud to back a team that’s shaping the next era of driving.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Proud to see @MeyersManx featured in @TopGear Magazine’s November 2025 issue for the LFG, created in collaboration with @Tuthill_UK

A carbon-fiber body, rally-bred 4WD, and a flat-six engine revving to 11K rpm make this machine as thrilling as it is iconic.

Explore the article now: https://t.co/APLzYGYlb6

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Grateful to be included on @Inc’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors list.

At Trousdale Ventures, everything starts with founders. This recognition reflects our commitment to working side by side with the entrepreneurs who are building what comes next.

See the full list: https://t.co/LmFgL9AYpW

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Partnerships like this show what progress looks like in real time. @VenusAerospace continues to push the boundaries of propulsion technology, and the new investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures is a testament to their vision, execution, and relentless innovation. Thrilled to see this next chapter for the Venus team.

[Venus Aerospace @VenusAerospace]

At the #AxiosFoDSummit, Venus CEO Sassie Duggleby announced a strategic investment from @LockheedMartin — underscoring growing support for technologies shaping the next era of aerospace innovation.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/YuTKWV2GpA

#VenusAerospace #DefenseInnovation #FutureOfDefense

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

I recently joined @MorganLBrennan, host of @CNBC’s Manifest Space podcast, and @Shey_Sabripour, Founder and CEO of @CesiumAstro, during this year’s #UPSummit to talk about how hard tech and advanced connectivity are reshaping the future of defense, autonomy, and innovation. 🎧 Listen now →
https://t.co/K48zzjFJbT

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Co-hosting this year’s #UPSummit alongside a truly visionary group was an honor. The Trousdale Lounge was buzzing. Great conversations, bold tech, and a few unforgettable @MeyersManx test drives. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! @CesiumAstro @HavocAi_USV @OurNextEnergy1 @VenusAerospace @StarfishSpace

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Incredible energy at #UPSummit this week, where founders, funders, and builders came together to shape the future of transportation, energy, and tech. Highlights include: our founder, @PhillipSarofim, co-hosting, @MeyersManx test drives, and the great conversations at our lounge. cc: @CesiumAstro, @HavocAi_USV, @OurNextEnergy1, @StarfishSpace, @VenusAerospace

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Proud to see our @Trousdale_VC portfolio company @VenusAerospace win at the Gizmodo Science Fair! Their Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine is pushing hypersonic flight closer to reality.

[Venus Aerospace @VenusAerospace]

https://t.co/OnIhWONtSf

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

Congratulations to Pamela Melroy (@Astro_Pam) on joining the @VenusAerospace board!

Proud to support Venus as they push aerospace forward. @Trousdale_VC

[Venus Aerospace @VenusAerospace]

🚀 Venus Aerospace is proud to welcome Pamela Melroy (@Astro_Pam) to our Board of Directors.

A former @NASA Deputy Administrator, Pam has led at @DARPA and @FAANews, and is one of only two women ever to command a Space Shuttle.

We’re honored to have her aboard as we continue building the propulsion systems that will power the next era of aerospace. 🌎✨

🔗 Read the full press release in the comments.

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

#Glas is proving that science-led innovation can drive real impact. Their latest study shows flavored vapes help reduce smoking, nicotine dependence, and CO exposure, reaffirming our belief in responsible harm reduction.

[Trousdale Ventures @Trousdale_VC]

Applied Research and Analysis Company (ARAC) study shows #Glas flavored vapes cut smoking, nicotine dependence & carbon monoxide more than tobacco flavors—highlighting the power of science-backed harm reduction.
https://t.co/LJq7srwQ2Y

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

@MeyersManx @Tuthill_UK Carbon fiber body, 4WD w/ front, center & rear LSDs, 35” suspension travel, and a 6-speed sequential gearbox 🏁. 6 years of curated global adventures included.

More details + images: https://t.co/4MWYOLGlxW
#Tuthill #MeyersManx #LFG

[Phillip Sarofim @phillipsarofim]

From a dream with my friend Richard to reality at The Quail, meet the LFG from @MeyersManx + @Tuthill_UK
Raw. Visceral. Uncompromising.
Built for the most breathtaking roads and trails on Earth. LFG. 🏎️