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Digerati Investments

Venture capital

Los Angeles · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Digerati Investments is an AI-focused early-stage venture firm based in Los Angeles. It emphasizes operator-led experience, backing founders with capital, strategic guidance, and global networks. The firm positions itself at the intersection of national security and venture capital, leveraging expertise in government advocacy and procurement to help portfolio companies in AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace secure defense contracts, grants, and partnerships. It targets groundbreaking technologies and aims to help companies break into new markets and scale from zero to one and beyond.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Los Angeles, CA, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
7

Team · 3 people

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Tamba Balde· Principalin
Kellie O Hara· Head of Investor Relationsin

What they invest in

from 5 of 7 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Cloud Computing ×2Gaming ×2Hardware ×2Media & Entertainment ×2AdTech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1

HQs:United States×3United Kingdom×1

Investments · 7 tracked

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a16z Speedruna16z.com

a16z is a venture capital firm that invests in seed to growth-stage technology companies across artificial intelligence, healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, gaming, and infrastructure sectors.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech

Chris Dixon(Co-founder)inRicard BoadaSofia Gumuzio

BoardMarc AndreesseninBen Horowitzin

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsa16z cryptoA16Z SpeedrunBeast VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesBooz Allen VenturesGate Ventures+8 more

Audiomobaudiomob.ioin𝕏

Audiomob provides audio ad formats that let brands and artists reach users inside mobile apps across streaming, social media, podcasts, and gaming.

AdTechGamingMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB

Christian Facey(Founder)inWilfrid Obeng(Founder)in

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsCornerstone VCFlucas VenturesHoaQKube VCLightspeed Venture PartnersMakers Fund+2 more

Battery Ventures companybattery.com

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsBuilding VenturesUnion Grove Venture Partners

Lambda Labslambda.aiin𝕏

Lambda operates cloud infrastructure and supercomputers purpose-built for AI training and inference, serving hyperscalers, enterprises, and frontier AI labs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSan Francisco, US

Stephen Balaban(Founder)in

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsAccess Ventures (New York)Alumni VenturesBasecamp FundCRESCENT COVE CAPITALfutureland venturesHilltop Venture Partners+11 more

NVIDIAnvidia.comin𝕏

NVIDIA designs GPUs, AI computing hardware, and software platforms for AI development, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, serving developers, researchers, and enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US

Jensen Huang(Founder)inChris Malachowsky(Founder)Curtis Priem(Founder)Colette Kress(Chief Financial Officer)in

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsFirestreak VenturesNVenturesPRIMEPULSE SESequoia CapitalSmartGateVCSoftBank Vision Fund+9 more

Sequoia Capital companysequoiacap.com

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in and partners with startup founders, publishing content such as podcasts, articles, and videos on company building and technology trends.

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PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsButterfly VenturesCalm/Storm VCLeonis CapitalMoth FundPhaze VenturesXYZ Venture Capital

status prostatus.pro

StatusPRO creates immersive virtual reality sports gaming experiences, primarily for the NFL, that let players and gamers practice athletic skills and compete in authentic game scenarios.

GamingHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Andrew Hawkins(Co-founder)Troy Jones(Co-founder & CEO)

PartnerPaul Anthony Claxton· solo GP

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Limited VenturesDisney AcceleratorJDS SportsTitletownTech

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Digerati Investments made?
Digerati Investments has 7 tracked investments.
What stage does Digerati Investments invest at?
Digerati Investments invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Digerati Investments focus on?
Digerati Investments focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
Where is Digerati Investments located?
Digerati Investments is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Who does Digerati Investments co-invest with?
Digerati Investments most often shares deals with Phaze Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Makers Fund, among 54 tracked co-investors.

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