Trucks VC

Trucks Venture Capital is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in companies that are transforming the transportation sector. Founded in 2015, the firm operates with a core mission to foster a global mobility system that is decarbonized, safer, and more accessible. They provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing advanced vehicle technologies, infrastructure, and logistics platforms, with a broad view of what constitutes transportation innovation.

The firm was co-founded by Reilly Brennan, Jeffrey Schox, and Kathryn Schox. Reilly Brennan brings extensive automotive industry experience, while Jeffrey Schox, an engineer from early electric vehicle development, offers technical acumen. Kathryn Schox, a business operator, formulated the firm's mission. The team also includes Puneeth Meruva as Partner and Jason Townsend as CFO.

Trucks Venture Capital invests in early-stage ideas, typically at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Bear Flag Robotics (acquired by John Deere) for automated agriculture, Joby Aviation (listed on NYSE) for safe and affordable air travel, NuTonomy (acquired by Delphi) for automated fleet software, Roadster (acquired by CDK Global) for e-commerce in vehicle dealerships, and Zendrive (acquired by Intuit) for driver safety analytics. The firm raised $70 million for its third fund, Fund III, in January 2025, aiming to support approximately 30 seed investments.

Trucks Venture Capital's investment philosophy emphasizes backing exceptional founders who are solving fundamental transportation challenges, whether in autonomous vehicles, electric aviation, EV infrastructure, or mobility data platforms. The firm's influence extends to legitimizing transportation as a dedicated investment thesis within the broader venture ecosystem, demonstrating that specialized, domain-focused venture capital can achieve significant returns.