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Expert Dojo

395 Santa Monica Place #308, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States

Overview

Early-stage startup accelerator and venture capital fund.

Founded

2014

Deals ยท 12mo

2

Links

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

Estonia
India
Portugal
South Africa
...

Sector focus

Enterprise
Financial Services
Information Technology
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

13rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Ridelink
Nov 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Consuma
Oct 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Klasha
Oct 2024Participated
$2 MOther Equity
GameTree
Dec 2023Participated
$2 MSeed
OTA Sync
Nov 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
M80
Jun 2023Led
$3 MSeed
WriteSea
Jan 2023Led
$2 MSeed
NAORIS
Jul 2022Participated
$12 MOther Equity
ThankUCash
Jan 2022Participated
$5 MSeed
Klasha
Oct 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Champions Round
Aug 2021Participated
$3 MSeed
Akiba Digital
Jul 2021Led
$1 MSeed
Ridelink
Nov 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Consuma
Oct 2025Participated
$1 MSeed
Klasha
Oct 2024Participated
$2 MOther Equity
GameTree
Dec 2023Participated
$2 MSeed
OTA Sync
Nov 2023Participated
$1 MSeed
M80
Jun 2023Led
$3 MSeed
WriteSea
Jan 2023Led
$2 MSeed
NAORIS
Jul 2022Participated
$12 MOther Equity
ThankUCash
Jan 2022Participated
$5 MSeed
Klasha
Oct 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Champions Round
Aug 2021Participated
$3 MSeed
Akiba Digital
Jul 2021Led
$1 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

Expert Dojo: 13 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Expert Dojo: 13 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed37
Other Equity03

Monthly Deal Activity

Expert Dojo: 13 deals are recorded across 72 months.All available history.
Expert Dojo: 13 deals are recorded across 72 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

Expert Dojo: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Expert Dojo: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software4
Networks, Cloud & Communication4
Fintech4
AI & Machine Learning3
Gaming & eSports3
Travel & Hospitality2
Data, Analytics & IT2
Consumer & Lifestyle2
Education & Workforce1
Cybersecurity & Privacy1
E-Commerce & Retail1
Transportation & Logistics1
Marketing & Advertising1
Media & Entertainment1
Social & Community Platforms1

Deal Size Distribution

Expert Dojo: 13 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Expert Dojo: 13 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M11
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Expert Dojo: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals).All available history.

Top 5 of 5 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Expert Dojo: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States8
Europe2
India1
South Africa1
Nigeria1
Expert Dojo: 20 co-investors are shown, with Practical VC sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Expert Dojo: 20 co-investors are shown, with Practical VC sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Practical VC3
Band of Angels2
Basecamp Fund2
2.12 Angels1
32-Bit Ventures1
500 Global1
Accelerex Holding1
Alumni Ventures1
Arizona Tech Investors1
Atento Capital1
Berrywood Capital1
Betatron Venture Group1
Bolster Ventures1
Breega1
Collab Capital1
Corazon Capital1
Digital Africa1
DSI Group of Business Angels1
Equirus1
First Fund1

Investment Strategy

Expert Dojo: Led accounts for 23% and participating for 77% of round participation.All available history.
Expert Dojo: Led accounts for 23% and participating for 77% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led323%
Participating1077%
Expert Dojo: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Expert Dojo: Single-lead accounts for 0% and co-led for 100% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead00%
Co-led3100%

Team

Alex Kaay

Venture Partner

Brian Mac Mahon

Founder and CEO

Jen Kelly

Operation Manager

Jonathan Wallace

Venture Partner

Nektar Baziotis

CTO

Solomon Segilola

Financial Manager

Sophie Angner

General Manager

Thomas Richter

General Venture Partner