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
Education
- The Wharton SchoolExecutive MBA Venture Capital Course, Venture Capital2018
- University of MiamiBachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Marketing
Skills & more
Tax68Start-ups93Finance14Financial Analysis12Entrepreneurship17Working with Investors8Management79Mentoring9
- CPA Inactive β California Board of Accountancy
From Hershel's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The Wharton School1,323
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Also attended University of Miami46
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Shared employers
Also worked at Mehta Ventures Family Office Investments1
Also worked at University of Miami6
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