Permission to Disrupt
We Created the Playbook for Navigating Regulation and Unlocking Growth
Tusk Ventures offers world-class regulatory, communications, and strategic expertise to help startups and growing businesses navigate regulation, shape industry narratives, expand into new markets, and reduce political risk.
In the Trenches with the Most Disruptive Companies of the Past Two Decades
Navigated first-of-its-kind regulatory approval.
Scaled nationally in a newly regulated category.
Built durable advantage in a hostile policy environment.
Passing State legislation to legalize mobile gaming.
Optimizing Our Model to Focus on What We Do Best
Founded the first political consulting firm to use traditional campaign tactics (comms, grassroots, lobbying, etc.) to solve problems for companies, not just candidates.
We built our reputation by earning equity in exchange for navigating complex regulatory environments. Major wins included Uber, CLEAR, and FanDuel — establishing us as the fixers for startups.
In 2016, we launched the only early-stage venture fund that understands regulatory risk and helps portfolio companies execute against those risks. Successfully invested through 4 funds.
We're doubling down on our best asset — regulatory expertise — while aligning with founders and bringing our experience as investors. Through our work, we build equity in transformative companies.
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For AI, the Worm Has Turned – How AI Companies Need to Think About Regulation Going Forward
In 2017, then-Missouri Attorney General (and now prominent US Senator) Josh Hawley announced an antitrust investigation into Google.
