Trail Mix Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$200 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Trail Mix Ventures is a venture capital firm based in NYC, founded by Soraya Darabi, Marina Hadjipateras, and Tim Shey. The team is composed of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs deeply involved in their focus areas. They differentiate themselves by partnering with builders who understand both distribution and the underlying issues their startups aim to solve, supporting entrepreneurs who are ahead of the curve and do not wait for permission.

The firm invests in AI, healthcare, and logistics and maritime sectors. They back innovative companies with early-stage funding, emphasizing an active partnership model rather than just financial support. Their strategy includes investing in startups that are creating significant changes across these industries, offering support from seed to series B stages across North America. With a management fund size of approximately $200 million, they push boundaries by engaging with entrepreneurs taking on bold ideas.

Notable portfolio companies include Ami Labs - crypto asset management, TalktoAsh - AI lifestyle assistant, Roon - music software, Trackstar - driver tracking solutions, and Resultid - AI predictive analytics. They maintain a strong reputation for nurturing companies poised to disrupt their respective industries.

Industry

Healthcare Services Fintech Digital Business Services (B2B) Media and Entertainment Networking Software Transportation Blockchain/Crypto AI Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Logistics

Trail Mix Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
TMV Logistics Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) Digital Healthcare Services Networking Software Blockchain/Crypto AI Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech Logistics	Seed Series A Series B	North America	$1-5 m	—	September 2026

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FAQs about Trail Mix Ventures

Is Trail Mix Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Trail Mix Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Trail Mix Ventures located?

Trail Mix Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Trail Mix Ventures founded?

Trail Mix Ventures was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Trail Mix Ventures invest in?

Trail Mix Ventures invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Fintech, Digital, Business Services (B2B), Media and Entertainment, Networking, Software, Transportation, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, Logistics.

What is Trail Mix Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Trail Mix Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Trail Mix Ventures typically invest in?

Trail Mix Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Trail Mix Ventures investment?

Trail Mix Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Trail Mix Ventures?

Trail Mix Ventures has around $200m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Trail Mix Ventures?

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