By top operators.
For top operators.

Trail Run Capital is an ideation & pre-seed venture capital firm that supports the alumni of hyper-growth companies as they start their own.

California running trail in the hills with the ocean in the background.

We help generational founders build generational companies.

We deeply partner with experienced alumni from companies such as Uber, Meta, Palantir, and more. We have a track record of helping founders go from idea to revenue, and we work hand-in-hand as you're getting your company off the ground.

Mercury
Replo
Esusu
Hex
Tofu
Fonoa
Primer
Archy
Wemimo Abbey
Allison, our early investor, backed us when the path was toughest. Her standout qualities include a robust network, hands-on support for founders’ success, and a wealth of operational insight.

Wemimo Abbey
Co-Founder, Esusu

Haley Russell
Three words come to mind to describe Allison: Insightful. Supportive. Powerhouse.

Haley Russell
Founder & CEO, Chippin

First-time founder? Our Warmup program takes you from 0 to 1.

Based on demand from our community, we’ve created cohort programming for experienced operators that works. We run a weekly Office Hours for founders at the ideation stage - helping you validate your idea, sign up initial customers, learn from peers, and raise capital.