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Hershel Mehta

General Parnter at 2am VC

Los Angeles, California

Overview 

Hershel Mehta is currently a General Partner and Co-founder at 2am VC, with a notable track record of angel investing through Mehta Ventures, including early investments in companies like Zepto, OYO, and CoinDCX. His career highlights include being part of successful ventures that have achieved significant valuations and building a diverse portfolio in SMB Software, Web3/Crypto, and Consumer Internet sectors. Mehta's expertise lies in tax, management, financial analysis, and entrepreneurship, with a strong background in accounting and venture capital. His current role involves actively investing in pre-seed, Series A, and seed-stage startups, particularly focusing on the Los Angeles/Southern California region.

Work Experience 

  • GP and Co founder

    2021 - Current

    We invest in early stage India based startups. We love anything that solves problems or is built by Gen Z India. Check out www.2amvc.com for more info!

  • Private Investor

    2018

    I work with my Family Office based out of Mumbai, India which is led by prominent Angel Investor Sanjay Mehta. I am part of the investment committee that evaluates and invests in unlisted US and India companies. I am building up expertise on international transactions and investments through working with early stage founders. Some Port co’s: Active Loop Beacons.AI Heart Aerospace Bikayi CoinDCX DocBot Vinovest Memfault PocketWorlds Coral PiggyRide Joywell Foods YourChoice Therapeutics Rosebud.AI KiranaKart

Mehta Ventures is an independent, privately-owned boutique family office that invests in early-stage startups and companies.

  • Charter Member

    2018

    Brand New Charter Member with the great organization TiE.

TiE SoCal is a non-profit, global community welcoming entrepreneurs from all over the world.

Raised $25,000.00.

  • Founder

    2014 - 2018

    Zoupple is a social network to help connect couples with other couples for new friendships - Failed, and loved it.

  • Accounting Staff

    2014 - 2017

    Worked as a CPA for a reputable Los Angeles based CPA firm. Focused on individual / SMB taxation with exposure to personal business management.

  • Advanced Staff Accountant

    2012 - 2014

    Excelled in the corporate accounting culture with a national top 50 firm. Focused on the Private Equity tax structuring and 1065 Accounting and Taxation

  • Marketing Research Assistant

    2009 - 2012

    Assist marketing professor conduct research labs. Analyze data collected.

  • Founder

    2009 - 2011

    Selected to participate in the semifinals of university wide business plan competition. Created clothing company which focused on satirizing brands and American life.

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