Takadao
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Dave Blivinunlockedknows Morrad Irsane · together at Techstars (overlapped)
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Takadao builds community-owned, blockchain-based financial tools, including a Sharia-compliant mutual protection system, a funeral and repatriation cost cover, and a crypto-to-fiat debit card. It also provides education and resources on DAOs, DeFi, and decentralized ecosystems for individuals and communities.
Founders & leadership
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Sharene LeeinCo-FounderShe previously co-founded and served as COO of Melltoo, a peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand items that was acquired by Al Sulaiman Group in 2022.
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Morrad IrsaneinCEO | Co-founder at TakadaoMorrad Irsane is founder and CEO of Takadao, which builds community-owned blockchain-based financial tools including Sharia-compliant protection systems, funeral coverage, and crypto-to-fiat services. He has over 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor with ventures across the U.S., Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Investors · 9
AdaverseHong Kong
Draper Associatesreported · 2 sourcesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M
Istari Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York
Also in the syndicate · 6
AdverseAdverse Hasan VCHasan VCIce Blue FundSyla InvestWahed Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$1.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $1.5Mseed roundNov 2025 · 4 sources
Adverse, Adverse Hasan VC, Draper Associates, Hasan VC, Ice Blue Fund, Istari Ventures, Syla Invest, Wahed Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Takadao do?
- Takadao builds community-owned, blockchain-based financial tools, including a Sharia-compliant mutual protection system, a funeral and repatriation cost cover, and a crypto-to-fiat debit card. It also provides education and resources on DAOs, DeFi, and decentralized ecosystems for individuals and communities.
- Who founded Takadao?
- Takadao was founded by Sharene Lee, Morrad Irsane.
- Who are Takadao's investors?
- Takadao's investors include Adaverse, Draper Associates, Istari Ventures.
- How much funding has Takadao raised?
- Takadao has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.