Expert DOJO

Expert DOJO, founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, operates as an early-stage startup accelerator and venture capital firm. The organization is recognized as one of the most active accelerators in Southern California, focusing on investing in pre-seed and seed companies. Expert DOJO typically invests around $100,000 in each startup and provides substantial follow-on investments for those that demonstrate significant growth potential. Since its inception, the firm has supported over 260 startups globally, with a commitment to helping these companies gain traction and scale more effectively. Notably, a majority of the startups are founded by minorities and women in the technology sector, although Expert DOJO maintains an industry-agnostic approach, welcoming founders from diverse backgrounds worldwide. The firm emphasizes the importance of visionary leadership, encouraging entrepreneurs to visualize their long-term goals as a pathway to achieving success.

Reza Bassiri

Analyst

Galib A. Galib

Analyst

Osayi Igharo

Venture Partner and Head of African Investments

Alex Kaay

Venture Partner

Genevieve LeMarchal

Investor

Brian Mac Mahon

Founder and Managing Partner

Farnaz Victoria Mehran

Venture Partner

Thomas Richter

Venture Partner and Head of Europe

Jonathan Wallace

Investor

Past deals in Cameroon

StarNews Mobile

Seed Round in 2020
StarNews Mobile is a mobile content media company that designs, develops, and operates a digital platform enabling creators to produce, distribute, and monetize video content. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices across Africa, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. The platform offers subscription plans, pay‑as‑you‑go options, and exclusive content, allowing creators to connect directly with fans and earn revenue. It targets African creators and audiences, providing an affordable streaming service that supports local content production and offers a fair payout structure. The company also connects brands and celebrities with creators, expanding opportunities for collaboration and audience reach.

StarNews Mobile

Seed Round in 2019
StarNews Mobile is a mobile content media company that designs, develops, and operates a digital platform enabling creators to produce, distribute, and monetize video content. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices across Africa, including Ivory Coast, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. The platform offers subscription plans, pay‑as‑you‑go options, and exclusive content, allowing creators to connect directly with fans and earn revenue. It targets African creators and audiences, providing an affordable streaming service that supports local content production and offers a fair payout structure. The company also connects brands and celebrities with creators, expanding opportunities for collaboration and audience reach.
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