Hello, we’re True. We’re reimagining business through innovation and investment.
We come with a new perspective and a pioneering spirit. We’re ambitious; our goals surpass profit. We aspire to the kind of success in which everyone becomes a winner: the consumer, the company, the people and the planet. This is the future of business and we’ll all profit from it.
A unique model for investing, innovating & growing
We work closely with our community of founders, entrepreneurs, leaders and experts from across the full consumer world, adding value to their businesses. We don’t just invest; we find imaginative ways to enable change. How? By setting up collaborations between the giants and innovators of the consumer and tech industry, supporting startups and creating knowledge sharing and innovation wherever there’s an opportunity.
Meet the changemakers
Our people are passionate about better business. Our deliberately diverse team works toward one goal: unprecedented commercial success, built the right way.
The culture and people are the best thing about True. I always think about how lucky I am to have been able to start my career at True with people who genuinely care about my personal and professional growth.
Having previously worked with True when at the John Lewis Partnership, I recognised the potential of the unique model that True operates and saw a team with huge ambition to grow something really special.
I wanted to join True because it’s a different way of approaching the industry we’re in, and this coupled with the retail and consumer angle gave me real reason to be excited.
I wanted to be a part of True because we’re building something in a company that shared similar ideals to myself. I was looking to find a common goal and I instantly knew from meeting Matt and Paul that I liked them, wanted to work with them and be on the True journey.
A portfolio that excites us. Every day.
We work with brands that inspire us, shape consumers’ lives and create positive change the world over.
True stories
Insight
Showrooming In The Digital Age
When done well, D2C and e-commerce are a cost-efficient way to start and grow a retail business or brand. But as inflation bites and consumer confidence takes a tumble, retailers and brands are rightly concerned about the months ahead, and what the future strategy should be and whether omnichannel strategies that include stores should play a role. We summarise some key takeaways we’ve learnt from brands in our portfolio with a strong omnichannel mix.
News
A True Story: Haeckels x Shellworks
At True you’ll hear us talk about our Community of Changemakers – founders and business leaders that are transforming the consumer and retail industry for the better, together. As sector specialists we can help bring leaders together, around common themes to celebrate one another’s wins, learn from one another’s mistakes, benefit from each other’s strengths and generally enjoy getting to know one another and share ideas in the safe confines of our consumer and retail focused ecosystem.
Events
Inspiring The Next Generation
We're truly passionate about people, and building successful businesses that are diverse and inclusive. This was a driving force behind an event we hosted recently, to help inspire our community to think about how we can collectively support the next generation.