About Us

About Us

Trailyn VC is a pre-seed venture fund specializing in diverse early-stage commercial revenue generating deep tech startups. We provide strategic investments and mentorship to drive innovation and growth in the tech industry.
 

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Empower and elevate the next generation of diverse deep-tech founders (Trailblazers) by:
  • Providing strategic capital and unparalleled support to visionary entrepreneurs
  • Fostering an inclusive innovation ecosystem that celebrates diversity of thought and background
  • Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to identify and nurture groundbreaking ideas
  • Bridging the gap between transformative deep-tech solutions and real-world applications
  • Cultivating a network of industry leaders, academics, and innovators to accelerate breakthrough discoveries
Together, we're not just funding companies; we're fueling a transformation in deep-tech innovation that will define the future of humanity.
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Our Vision

To catalyze a global ecosystem where diverse, trailblazing deep-tech innovators thrive, shaping a future of unprecedented technological advancement and societal impact.
 
 
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Ecosystem Building Foster an environment of impact, respect, transparency, equality, and inclusiveness; actively contribute to a thriving startup ecosystem.
Prudence Exercise judicious decision-making in investments; thoroughly evaluate opportunities; and always ask, "Is this a wise investment for our stakeholders?"
Impactful Returns Pursue superior financial performance while creating positive societal change; balance profit with purpose in every investment decision; and demonstrate that ethical investing and excellent returns are mutually reinforcing.

Our Values

Excellence in People Bet on outstanding individuals; recognize and nurture talent; and commit to supporting exceptional founders and teams.
Service Be of utmost service to founders and investors; prioritize their needs and success; and strive to exceed expectations in every interaction.
Integrity Uphold the highest ethical standards in all our dealings; maintain transparency and honesty in our operations; and build trust through consistent, principled actions.
Curiosity Cultivate a constant thirst for knowledge; embrace new ideas and perspectives; and challenge conventional wisdom to drive innovation in our investments and practices.
Innovation Create and leverage automation to mitigate risk; embrace technological advancements; and continuously improve our processes and decisions.
 
 
 

Our Team

Our team consists of Veteran Film, Television, Sports, Athletes, Technologists and Venture Capitalists.
 
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Barbara Bickham

Founder & Managing Partner
Award Winning Fund Manager & CTO
 
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Daniel Bickham

Ecosystem Manager
Creating the Trailyn VC Ecosystem
 
 

Our Venture Partners

 
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Lathan Hodge

Deal Flow & Strategy Veteran media executive
 
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Melanie Mak

Deal Flow & Strategy Emmy award winning executive producer
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Reggie Grant

Deal Flow & Fundraising Co-founder, eSportsInstruction.com
 
 

Our Advisors

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Han Ko

International AdvisorFounder & CEO, USAKO Group
 
 
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Abby Tang

Advisor25+ Years, Cybersecurity and Cloud
 
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McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II

AdvisorFounder & MP, RareBreed Ventures

Trailblazers

What we appreciate in a startup founder
 
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Deep-Tech Company

Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
web3
Internet of Things
Quantum Computer
We look at web3 as experiences, both physical and digital.
We don’t look at Bio-Tech or Nano-Tech companies.
 
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Deep-Tech Infrastructure

We believe that these technologies are constructing the digital backbone for future generations.
 
 
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Revenue Generating

Our team is passionate about maximizing profits. We are dedicated to augmenting revenue and delivering favourable business outcomes. It is crucial for a minimal viable product (MVP) to be actively marketed, effectively utilized, and paid for by customers, laying a robust foundation for the business.
 
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Early Commercial

The company must have a preliminary Product/Market Fit.
The accomplishment of an initial Product/Market Fit is vital for a company's sustainability.
It shows that there is an adequate customer base ready to buy the product and potential growth.