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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
About
Dorm Room Fund is the original student preseed venture capital fund, backing student founders with investors, mentors, and their first check to propel their companies forward and kickstart careers in entrepreneurship and investing.
Min check size
$50K
Max check size
$500K
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Investment Thesis

They invest in student (or recent grad) run companies incorporated in the US. Our companies typically have a live product and existing customer traction. They use the same vehicle for all of our investments — a $40,000 SAFE.
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Manager's Experience

With a strong background in technology and consumer sectors, the fund manager has successfully led over 50 deals across North America. Concentrating on early-stage investments, their strategic style is characterized by an operator-first approach, ensuring a deep understanding of the businesses they support. The manager has achieved several notable exits, demonstrating a keen ability to identify high-potential startups and drive value creation. Leveraging data-driven insights, they effectively navigate market trends to optimize portfolio performance.

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Team

Shawn Xu

Mina Iskarous

Matthew Wachter

Karine Hsu

Joe Kahn

Isabelle Zhou

Casey Kline

Abhinav Karale

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