Dorm Room
AcceleratorActively deployingBrooklyn · Pre-Seed–Seed · 39 people tracked
Investment thesis
Dorm Room Fund believes that student founders and student investors possess unique advantages in identifying emerging talent and innovative companies early. The fund leverages a network of aspiring venture capitalists and startup operators who are students themselves to discover exceptional founders building transformative companies while still in school. By pairing early-stage capital with world-class mentorship and an extensive student and alumni network, DRF aims to support founders through pre-seed and seed stages while also developing the next generation of venture capitalists through its student investment partner program.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 39 people
from the firm's websiteGeneral Partner at Dorm Room Fund and First Round Capital, with involvement in organizations including Intersection and City of Los Angeles.
Previously part of the founding team at Sidebar and held investor and chief of staff roles at Hangar.
Engineer with interests spanning AI, education, and energy sectors.
Hardtech startup operator focused on investing in and building physical products that create positive impact.
Enthusiastic about hard technology and security, eager to meet and connect with builders.
Committed to positive impact with interest in deep technology, logistics, and quantum computing.
Focused on frontier innovation with expertise in product development, biology, nuclear capabilities, strategy, fine arts, design, and governance.
Passionate about technology that pushes the boundaries of what is possible, with interests spanning culture and nature.
Founder and builder with expertise in large language models, AI, and deep technology.
Focused on connecting with builders tackling novel problems, with particular interest in productivity and knowledge tools.
Builder motivated by genuine connection and thoughtful approach to creation.
Optimistic about supporting ambitious founders building a positive future.
Software engineer interested in exploring novel and established ideas that drive positive change.
Software engineer with broad background in AI, hardware, and biology, seeking to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to complex problems.
Driven by solutions at the intersection of climate and technology, with deep interest in the entrepreneurs leading this space.
Interested in novel approaches and innovative methodologies.
Neuroscientist and former collegiate athlete passionate about early-stage innovation and emerging technologies.
Philosophy enthusiast and mechanical keyboard aficionado with Australian background.
Focused on emerging trends in deep technology, enterprise software, and artificial intelligence.
Student investment partner committed to supporting others in pursuing their ambitions.
Passionate about AI and law, interested in using technology to reform outdated institutional systems.
Curious about unconventional ideas and emerging possibilities.
Deep technology operator passionate about robotics and AI applications that drive positive environmental outcomes.
Builder and investor passionate about artificial intelligence and large language models.
Builder enthusiastic about partnering with thoughtful founders on meaningful ventures.
Enthusiastic about leveraging machine learning, data, and community-driven approaches to build solutions for a better future.
Focused on connecting with innovative builders creating novel solutions.
Founder and builder with passion for solving large-scale problems and serving underserved communities.
Knowledge seeker combining coding and creative thinking to build meaningful solutions.
Former Google engineer passionate about health, wellness, beauty, CPB, and SaaS technology.
Creative problem-solver combining analytical skills with passion for meaningful impact.
Enthusiastic supporter of hardware and deep technology innovation.
Technology-focused individual driven by curiosity and continuous learning.
Hardware-background engineer interested in building cool products and solving hard problems, with some software engineering capability.
Driven by curiosity and interest in connecting insights to create positive impact.
Interested in data analysis and storytelling, with focus on extracting clear narratives from complex information.
Founder and Wharton MBA with product and engineering experience at leading tech companies including Uber and Coinbase.
Focused on building high-performance data applications at scale.
What they invest in
from 108 of 400 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×44Healthtech ×33Enterprise Software ×32SaaS ×26Consumer ×14Data & Infrastructure ×13Fintech ×12Developer Tools ×10
HQs:United States×67Brazil×1Canada×1Mexico×1Türkiye×1
Investments · showing 60 of 400
founders shown can be your intro pathAavia is a mobile app that helps people with ovaries track and understand how their hormones impact their health, mood, and productivity. The app provides personalized insights, science-backed recommendations, and educational content developed with reproductive health specialists.
ConsumerDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Aagya Mathur(Co-founder & CEO)Aya Suzuki(Co-founder & Head of Design & Experience)
Alima provides supply chain software for businesses in Latin America to purchase fresh goods, managing order planning, transactions, cost tracking, and delivery logistics.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMexico City, MX
Jorge Vizcayno(Founder)inBlanca Espinosa(Founder)inJorge Moreno Sanchez Briseno(Founder)in
LearnLux provides personalized financial guidance to employees through employers, covering budgeting, debt management, benefits navigation, and long-term planning delivered by credentialed financial planners on a fiduciary basis. The platform serves multinational organizations across the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
FintechHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Anjuna develops software for secure data sharing and confidential computing in cloud and AI environments. The company serves enterprises seeking to protect data while leveraging cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ayal Yogev(Founder/CEO)inMark VaskevichSteve Weis
Anthro Energy develops advanced electrolytes and high-performance battery cells to improve energy density, safety, and form factor in battery technology. The company serves the electrification market and operates a production facility in California.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSan Jose, US
David Mackanic(Co-Founder & CEO)Joe Papp(Co-Founder & CTO)
Applecart is a marketing technology platform that uses social network mapping and permissioned data to help organizations reach high-level decision makers and those who influence them across advertising channels. The platform serves Fortune 500 companies, agencies, trade associations, and nonprofits seeking to target executives, policymakers, and regulators at scale.
AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Matt Kalmans(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)Sacha Samotin(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)
ARIX combines robotics and data analytics to inspect and manage critical industrial assets. The company serves customers across industries seeking to improve safety and reduce maintenance costs through automated inspection solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTRobotics
Array Insights develops software for clinical trial optimization using federated learning and blockchain technologies, serving healthcare organizations and researchers seeking to improve medical collaboration and trial efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
Anne Kim(Co-Founder and CEO)
FiscalNote provides AI-powered software that aggregates and interprets legislative and regulatory data to help organizations track and influence policy outcomes. The company serves nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations including more than half of Fortune 100 companies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechSaaS
Tim Hwang(Co-founder)Gerald Yao(Co-founder)Jonathan Chen(Co-founder)
Aurie develops an automatically reusable catheter system designed for individuals who require catheterization, combining a reusable catheter and personal disinfector to reduce the burden of single-use medical devices. The system has received FDA Class II De Novo marketing authorization and is planned for initial availability at Veterans Health Administration spinal cord injury hospitals.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Avora provides AI-powered agents for dental practices and groups that automate clinical note-taking, treatment plan coaching, and reporting. The platform helps dental teams reduce administrative time, improve patient treatment acceptance, and scale operations without additional staff hiring.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Aviato provides a database of people and company intelligence data, including employee details, compensation information, vesting schedules, and company metrics. The platform serves sales, recruiting, and business intelligence teams through an API integrated with major CRM and business tools.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSales Tech
Baton is a mobile app and web platform that provides music production tools, sample libraries, and a marketplace connecting music creators and producers to collaborate and discover new talent. It enables artists to upload, edit, and share music while accessing placement opportunities and discovering sounds from other creators.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
Bevi manufactures smart beverage dispensers with advanced water filtration that serves businesses and organizations seeking to reduce single-use plastic waste. The company creates functional drink options by purifying tap water and offering still, sparkling, flavored, and functional beverage options.
Circular EconomyCleantechFoodTechHardwareWellness & FitnessConcord, US
Biobot pioneers wastewater epidemiology, monitoring pathogens and substances in sewage to provide real-time public health surveillance at the community level. The company serves public health agencies, vaccine manufacturers, and hospital systems globally.
BiotechData & InfrastructureGovTechHealthtechBoston, US
Newsha Ghaeli(President and Cofounder)inMariana Matus(CEO and Cofounder)in
Blueprint Income is an online marketplace where customers can compare and purchase fixed annuities from multiple insurance companies for retirement income planning. The company provides a simplified digital platform paired with licensed annuity experts to guide customers through the application and decision-making process.
Fintech
Ricardo Diaz(Head of Blueprint Income)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Dorm Room invest at?
- Dorm Room invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Dorm Room's typical check size?
- Dorm Room typically writes checks of $90K – $250K.
- What sectors does Dorm Room focus on?
- Dorm Room focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dorm Room located?
- Dorm Room is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.
- Does Dorm Room lead rounds?
- Dorm Room typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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