Business Positions
August Capital
Venture Capital firm founded in 1995 by Dave Marquardt and John Johnston
Tripp joined August Capital in 2011 and focuses on investments in rapidly-growing Internet and software companies. He led August’s investments in ADARA, Bark & Co., CommonBond, Compology, Paperless Post, Quandl, Rocketmiles and Wattpad. Prior to joining August Capital, Tripp spent the previous four years at Menlo Park-based Spectrum Equity Investors. Earlier in his career, Tripp was an investment banker with JMP Securities and BMO Capital. Tripp has a BA in Psychology from Princeton University. Current August investments: ADARA, Bark & Co., CommonBond, Compology, Paperless Post, Quandl, RJMetrics and Wattpad. Previous August investments: Rocketmiles (acquired by PCLN).