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Security Type
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SAFE
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Min Investment
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$100
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Location
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Santa Monica, CA
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Offering Date
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August 19, 2021
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Expected Close Date
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April 30, 2022
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Target Raise
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$50.00K-$1.07M
Company Description
Expert DOJO is the fastest growing accelerator in Southern California based in Santa Monica. We help early-stage startups through investment, foundation, showcasing and influence.
Key Deal Facts
Expert DOJO has raised a 20 million dollar fund and invested in over 100 companies the past 3 years
We intend to make 80 investments in 2021 and then another 1,000 over the next 10 years
The venture capital system is inequitable, with us the upside gets accessible for everyday investors
The valuation of the companies we invested in have increased over 300% over the past 3 years
The third most active pre-seed investor (US) since COVID-19, right after TechStars and Y Combinator
Our program has a 95% rating from our startups. Over 65% of our companies raised follow-ons.
We focus on women and minority founders, with over 75% of our investments in both
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Brian Mac Mahon, Founder & CEO
Brian has lived in over 40 countries and owned multiple companies over that time. He is one of the most respected startup influencers in Silicon Beach.
Sophie Angner, Head of Operations
Sophie coordinates the 3-months startup program that all of our startups participate in. She has several years of experience in helping startups launch in the United States and worked for a long time for the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce.
Jonathan Wallace, Senior Associate
Jonathan is responsible for sourcing the companies into the accelerator program, performing due diligence, and investing in companies.
