Tusk Ventures

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2010

AUM

-

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Tusk Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York and Chicago, known for its expertise in regulatory, communications, and strategic development for startups and growing businesses. Founded by Bradley Tusk, a former political consultant, the firm consists of a diverse team of investors, operators, public officials, lawyers, and communications experts. Tusk Ventures distinguishes itself by providing startups with strategic guidance to navigate regulatory landscapes, drawing from substantial political expertise.

Tusk Ventures invests in early-stage companies with a focus on addressing regulatory challenges. They primarily target sectors that face significant policy or regulatory barriers. The firm has raised and invested through four funds, offering expertise in navigating these intricate environments. They hold equity in their portfolio companies, guiding them through critical growth phases while focusing on North American geography.

Notable investments by Tusk Ventures include Uber - ride-sharing service, FanDuel - fantasy sports platform, CLEAR - biometric identity verification, Ro - telehealth services, and Doctronic - healthcare technology. These investments showcase their capability in managing regulatory complexities across different sectors.

Industry

HealthTech Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Transportation Technology

Contacts

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Shruti Kumar Vice President
Vice President
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Bob Greenlee President
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FAQs about Tusk Ventures

Tusk Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Tusk Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
Tusk Ventures was founded in 2010.
Tusk Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Technology.
Tusk Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Tusk Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B.
Tusk Ventures usually invests $5-10 m on average.
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