Elizabeth McCluskey

Managing Director, Discovery Fund; TruStage Ventures

Elizabeth McCluskey is a Managing Director at TruStage Ventures, the venture capital arm of TruStage. She leads the TruStage Ventures Discovery Fund, which invests in early stage fintech companies led by underrepresented founders. Over the last five years, she has deployed over $18M to 30 companies building solutions in lending, financial wellness and banking technology. She is an active community builder and thought leader in the fintech space, regularly appearing on panels, podcasts, and articles to share advice and commentary.

Beyond fintech, Elizabeth is passionate about empowering and mentoring early-stage female founders building in caregiving, health, and community. She has made angel investments in 25+ women-led companies. She serves on the Investment Committee at the Agora Initiative, as a member of the Advisory Board for Village Capital’s Women in Tech Program, and as a Founding Member of Brydge Club. 

Prior to TruStage, Elizabeth was a Principal at Impact Engine, where she helped launch the investment firm’s first venture capital fund.  There, she invested in early-stage software companies in economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and health equity. 

Elizabeth began her career at UBS in investment banking and wealth management. She graduated cum laude from Harvard College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and received an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.  She is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).