# Sophia Amoruso, Investor at Nasty Gal > Sophia Amoruso, Investor at Nasty Gal. 1 investment on record. The rounds they were named in and the filings that name them, each with its source. Source: https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) London, GB · Partner # Sophia Amoruso Investor at Nasty Gal Latest rounds - **Passport** Seed · $3M Oct 2018 Backs *Regtech* *Logistics* *Fintech* Profile summary - **Rounds named:** 1 last Oct 2018 - **Filings:** 2 with regulators - **Podcasts:** 5 +5 mentions - **Books:** 1 written What this record rests on - ✓ **Named in rounds** 1 round name them - ✓ **On filings** 2 filings with a regulator - **Linked to a firm** No firm on record - **Claimed** Not claimed yet Titles come from filings their firm signed. [Correct or remove](https://millionrounds.com/corrections?person=sophia-amoruso)[Is this you? Claim it](https://millionrounds.com/claim?person=sophia-amoruso) ## Rounds they were named in - **Rounds:** 1 - **Led:** 0 - **Disclosed:** $3M - **Active:** 2018 2018 - [Passport](https://millionrounds.com/company/passport) *Seed* **$3M** *US* Oct 2018 Joined · +4 investors By stage - Seed **1** What they backed Regtech **1** Logistics **1** Fintech **1** Alongside - [April Underwood *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/april-underwood) - [Precursor *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/precursor-ventures) - Resolute *1* - [Ryan Hoover *1*](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ryan-hoover) Rounds where a report named this person rather than a firm, matched on name: read it as a strong hint, not proof, since people share names. ## Companies they are listed as backing Portfolio - [Liquid Death](https://millionrounds.com/startup/liquid-death) - [Passport](https://millionrounds.com/company/passport) - 1stdibs - Public.com ## Where they are named on record Filings - SEC Form D · Company raising **Nasty Gal Inc.** Executive Officer, Director since 2015 - SEC Form D · Company raising **Nasty Gal Inc.** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter since 2012 Each row is a document a firm filed with a regulator: somebody signed it, and it carries a date. ## Their book - #Girlboss Sophia Amoruso · 2014 3.64 from 76,746 ratings on Goodreads About the book ‘In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and… On AmazonListen on Audible - Find the books for what you are building, or how you invest. [Open the Reading List](https://millionrounds.com/reading-list) As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. ## Hear them before you pitch them - [The Peel](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-peel) · 2 Apr 2026 · 1h 32m Sophia Amoruso on Bootstrapping Nasty Gal to $120M Revenue, Turning Down $400M, Declaring Bankruptcy, Public Failure, Starting Trust Fund to Back Other Founders With [Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) Their book [#Girlboss](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso#books) About this episode Sophia Amoruso is the Founder of Nasty Gal and Trust Fund, an early stage venture capital firm. We talk through her journey of starting Nasty Gal as an Ebay store in 2006 to sell vintage clothing, bootstrapping it to $28 million in revenue, raising $50 million, scaling it to $120 million and a… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [Sourcery](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/sourcery) · 18 Aug 2025 · 53 min How to Build a $100M+ Cult Brand: Sophia Amoruso on Nasty Gal, Girlboss & Trust Fund With [Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) Their book [#Girlboss](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso#books) Mentions [Andrew Chen](https://millionrounds.com/fund/andrew-chen)[Chris Dixon](https://millionrounds.com/fund/chris-dixon)[Greylock](https://millionrounds.com/fund/greylock-partners)[Jason Calacanis](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jason-calacanis)[Josh Elman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/josh-elman)[Marc Andreessen](https://millionrounds.com/fund/marc-andreessen) About this episode Sophia Amoruso is more than a founder, she’s a cultural icon. She built Nasty Gal from an eBay store into a $350M fashion powerhouse, bootstrapping to $28M in revenue, owning 80% at peak valuation, & crossing $100M in sales before VC funding led to bankruptcy. At the same time, she created… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 30 Jul 2025 · 1h 14m All Star Investor Panel! Sophia Amoruso and Ryan Hoover | E2158 With [Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) Their book [#Girlboss](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso#books) Mentions [Ryan Hoover](https://millionrounds.com/fund/ryan-hoover) About this episode Today's show: It's another All Star Investor Panel! Jason and Alex welcome TrustFund VC founder Sophia Amoruso AND WeekendFund investor/Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover.Together they're going DEEP on the current environment for startups, founders, and investors. How do tell durable from brittle… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [Masters of Scale](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/masters-of-scale) · 3 Oct 2024 · 32 min From brand savant to accidental entrepreneur, with Sophia Amoruso With [Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) Their book [#Girlboss](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso#books) Mentions [Mike Cessario](https://millionrounds.com/person/mike-cessario) About this episode From founding the viral fashion brand Nasty Gal to inspiring and living the #Girlboss movement, Sophia Amoruso’s ideas tend to catch fire quickly. She joins host Jeff Berman to share her “accidental” entrepreneurial journey – building an e-commerce brand with nearly $100 million in revenue and then… Listen on Apple Podcasts - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 23 Feb 2023 · 1h 13m Sophia Amoruso on branding, raising a fund, portfolio construction & more | E1684 With [Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) Their book [#Girlboss](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso#books) About this episode Sophia Amoruso, Founder and GP at Trust Fund, joins Jason to discuss her angel investments (1:23), raising a fund publicly (5:54), and the creative process (12:14). Then, they discuss portfolio construction and putting past identities to bed (27:04). (0:00) Molly kicks off the show (1:23)… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page ### Mentioned in Episodes that name Sophia Amoruso in their description, which is not the same as being on them. - [The Peel](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/the-peel) · 9 Oct 2025 · 1h 40m Howie: The AI Secretary | Austin Petersmith, Co-founder and CEO With [Austin Petersmith](https://millionrounds.com/person/austin-petersmith) Mentions [Jason Calacanis](https://millionrounds.com/fund/jason-calacanis)[Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) About this episode Austin Petersmith is the Co-founder and CEO of Howie, the AI secretary. We talk about why AI assistants are so hard to build, why they decided to build Howie super narrow, and everything that went into their brand, name, and viral launch. Thank you to Adam D’Augelli, Sophia Amoruso and Alex Cohen… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 5 Sept 2024 · 25 min Fundraising hurdles and M&A slowdown with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics Mentions [Wilson Sonsini](https://millionrounds.com/fund/wilson-sonsini)[Aaron Levie](https://millionrounds.com/fund/aaron-levie)[Brian Chesky](https://millionrounds.com/fund/brian-chesky)[Eoghan McCabe](https://millionrounds.com/fund/eoghan-mccabe)[Steve Huffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/steve-huffman)[Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) About this episode Todays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down fundraising trends (1:33), the challenges of M&A (7:39), and the evolving regulations for tech companies (13:29). * Timestamps: (00:00) Wilson Sonsini… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 16 Nov 2023 · 22 min Avoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849 With [Scott Orn](https://millionrounds.com/person/scott-orn) Mentions [Aaron Levie](https://millionrounds.com/fund/aaron-levie)[Brian Chesky](https://millionrounds.com/fund/brian-chesky)[Frank Slootman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/frank-slootman)[Reid Hoffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/reid-hoffman)[Steve Huffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/steve-huffman)[Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) About this episode Today's show: Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss navigating potential ERC fraud (00:45), expected year one spend for startups (11:54), importance of accounting from Day 1 (15:22), and more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason. (0:45) Navigating Employee Retention Credit… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 8 Nov 2023 · 19 min Managing your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843 With [Scott Orn](https://millionrounds.com/person/scott-orn) Mentions [Aaron Levie](https://millionrounds.com/fund/aaron-levie)[Brian Chesky](https://millionrounds.com/fund/brian-chesky)[Frank Slootman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/frank-slootman)[Reid Hoffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/reid-hoffman)[Steve Huffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/steve-huffman)[Sophia Amoruso](https://millionrounds.com/person/sophia-amoruso) About this episode Todays show: Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they discuss the current state of the market (0:40), diversifying bank relationships (6:09), managing risk (16:25), and much more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page - [This Week in Startups](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts/this-week-in-startups) · 3 Aug 2023 · 30 min How AI startups can navigate the legal landscape with Adam Shevell | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics Mentions [Wilson Sonsini](https://millionrounds.com/fund/wilson-sonsini)[Aaron Levie](https://millionrounds.com/fund/aaron-levie)[Brian Chesky](https://millionrounds.com/fund/brian-chesky)[Frank Slootman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/frank-slootman)[Reid Hoffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/reid-hoffman)[Steve Huffman](https://millionrounds.com/fund/steve-huffman) About this episode Today's show: Wilson Sonsini partner Adam Shevell joins Jason to discuss gaining access to datasets (1:10), fair use in copyright cases (6:29), and more! * Time stamps: (00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Adam Shevell joins Jason (1:10) Gaining access to datasets, avoiding copyright infringement, and… More on the show's page Listen on Apple PodcastsThe show's page Episodes of [the shows we follow](https://millionrounds.com/podcasts), matched by name. 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