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The adoption industry is archaic, and the parties that must work in unison to secure safe and loving new families often don’t talk to each other–leaving birth moms, adoptive parents, and even adoption professionals frustrated.

Erin Quick (Keaty) understands this firsthand, which is why she built PairTree. PairTree is using technology to transform adoption and bring the US adoption system into the 21st century. PairTree brings all parties involved in the adoption process together on one user-friendly platform. This allows birth moms and adoptive parents to take control of their own journeys by connecting safely, easily, and transparently with the right professionals to support them through the complex and emotional adoption process.

According to Erin, “We want to effect positive, lasting change in adoption. And because we have this incredible honor of getting to talk to families on both sides and at various stages, I think we now feel the pretty weighty responsibility, because it’s bigger than any of us thought it was going to be, and it's too important to not be better.”

In partnership with Stand Together and Freethink, we’re thrilled to share this short documentary on PairTree.

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Trust Ventures is looking for an Investment Analyst/Associate to join our team.

Join Trust Venture's mission to remove barriers that keep innovators from bringing life-changing ideas to market. In this role you'll see every side of a potential investment from sourcing and conducting diligence on new opportunities to supporting portfolio companies post-investment. Most critically, you will help our fund find and explore the next crop of visionary companies.

We're looking for someone with 1-2 years of professional experience in analysis roles (e.g. venture capital, investment banking, consulting) or at a top emerging company in growth and operational roles. Our ideal candidate is intellectually curious, comfortable with significant self-direction, and of course, passionate for what we do.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity, please share the posting below.

Congrats to The Helper Bees on making the Deloitte Technology #Fast500 list! 🎉 🏆 

Trust Ventures is honored to support The Helper Bees in their mission to improve the lives of older adults by providing superior technology and services that support aging-in-place.

📣 📣  Today Black Ore is emerging from stealth and announcing their $60 million raise. Black Ore is building AI & technology to revolutionize financial services and the tackle complex problems impacting the financial livelihoods of people across the globe. They're also launching Tax Autopilot, the world's first AI platform offering end-to-end tax prep automation for CPAs and tax professionals. If you’re a CPA or tax professional gearing up for the busy season, check it out!

Cc: Eyal Shinar, Pavel Kapovski, Teddy Nwachuku

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How do Antora Energy's game-changing thermal batteries work? Great explainer from TIME below. 🏭 ♨ 🔋

GreenLite Technologies is transforming how our cities develop, build, and prosper. We’re excited to see how they can help bring more affordable housing, more business growth, and more economic development to American cities. Read more in this month's newsletter article.

Cc: James Gallagher, Benjamin Allen

Permitting is a nightmare: It’s the biggest gating item to building and it’s completely outside of your control. Today permitting means confusing requirements, unexpected delays leading to cost overruns, and zero visibility into the timeline.

We invested in GreenLite Technologies because their team understands this challenge firsthand. The product gets customers permits in a third of the time, in some cases saving over a million dollars in lost revenue, and increasing transparency. It’s a gamechanger for architects, engineers, and entrepreneurs.

We're thrilled to support GreenLite Technologies' public launch, and their $8M in Seed funding, along with with LiveOak Venture Partners and Chicago Ventures. 

Congratulations to James Gallagher, Benjamin Allen, Craig Martin, Mike D., Eilís Cunningham, Alex Sassoon, Winnie Tsao, Mandee Glasgo, and the whole GreenLite Technologies team!

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It's an exciting day in the Trust Ventures portfolio. Both Oklo Inc and Antora Energy were named on TIME's list of the best inventions of 2023!

Oklo Inc is developing fast fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale, and recycling capabilities that can turn nuclear waste into fuel.

Antora Energy is decarbonizing heavy industry without compromising on cost or reliability. Their modular thermal battery unlocks reliable, zero-emissions heat and power that’s cheaper than fossil fuels, using low-cost materials.

Congrats Jacob DeWitte, Caroline Cochran, Bonita Chester, Andrew Ponec, David Bierman, Justin Briggs, Jordan Kearns, Adam Frankel and the whole team at Oklo Inc and Antora Energy!

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