Hershel Mehta
InvestorGeneral Partner at 2am VC
Los Angeles, California
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Hershel Mehta is a GP and co-founder at 2am VC, focusing on early-stage startups serving Gen Z and young India. He transitioned to full-time investing in 2017 after practicing as a CPA and has made angel investments through Mehta Ventures, including early positions in Zepto, OYO, and CoinDCX. He evaluates and supports early-stage entrepreneurs building solutions for the Indian market and beyond.
Experience
- 2am VCGP and Co foundercurrent2021 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Mehta Ventures Family Office InvestmentsPrivate Investorcurrent2018 β presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- TiE SoCalCharter Membercurrent2018 β presentSouthern California
- ZouppleFounder2014 β 2018
- Goren Marcus Masino & MarshAccounting Staff2014 β 2017Greater Los Angeles Area
- Holthouse Carlin & Van TrigtAdvanced Staff Accountant2012 β 2014
- University of MiamiMarketing Research Assistant2009 β 2012
- Influence Clothing CompanyFounder2009 β 2011
Skills & more
Tax68Start-ups93Finance14Financial Analysis12Entrepreneurship17Working with Investors8Management79Mentoring9
- CPA Inactive β California Board of Accountancy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hershel Mehta?
- Hershel Mehta is a GP and co-founder at 2am VC, focusing on early-stage startups serving Gen Z and young India. He transitioned to full-time investing in 2017 after practicing as a CPA and has made angel investments through Mehta Ventures, including early positions in Zepto, OYO, and CoinDCX. He evaluates and supports early-stage entrepreneurs building solutions for the Indian market and beyond.
- Where does Hershel Mehta work?
- Hershel Mehta is General Partner at 2am VC.
- What check size does Hershel Mehta write?
- Hershel Mehta typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Hershel Mehta go to school?
- Hershel Mehta studied at The Wharton School (Executive MBA Venture Capital Course, Venture Capital); University of Miami (Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Marketing).
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