Digerati Investments
di·ge·ra·ti
/ˌdijəˈrädē/
noun
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people with expertise or professional involvement in information technology.
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the people who earn large amounts of money through internet-related business
About
Impact Driven
Exit Prone
Our Journey
Digerati Investments is a $60mm Seed/Series A, AI-driven fund in Southern California backing companies by leveraging our GP’s 25+ years of experience, Paul Anthony Claxton, and our entire team's globally focused work as serial entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to continue driving record-winning portfolio returns.
Who We Are
Our Vision
At Digerati Investments, we are committed to fostering the growth of innovative startups by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and global networks. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of the technology landscape through insightful investments and mentorship.
We envision a future where groundbreaking ideas are nurtured into successful ventures, driving positive impact and transformative change in industries worldwide.
PAUL ANTHONY CLAXTON, MANAGING PARTNER, GP
KELLIE O HARA, HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
TAMBA BALDE, PRINCIPAL
REGINAL KING, INVESTMENT ADVISOR
The Difference is in Digerati
Not The Details
Many VCs are led by those who understand risk in theory, not through lived experience. At Digerati Investments, we bring a rare edge. Our leadership isn’t from privilege; it’s built on resilience. Our Managing Partner, didn’t inherit access, he earned it, navigating instability, bootstrapping businesses, and serving as a U.S. Marine. That battlefield- tested discipline, adaptability, and decision-making set us apart.
We don’t just invest; we open doors others can’t. We know that the most groundbreaking AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace technologies obtain progress with government advocacy and procurement (take for example the internet, which was first a project driven through support of the government), yet most VCs lack the access or expertise to tap into this ecosystem. We operate at the intersection of national security and venture capital, positioning our portfolio companies to secure defense contracts, grants, and partnerships that fuel scale.
Strategically based in the nation’s second- largest emerging tech market of Los Angeles, we blend deep investment experience with market syndication expertise through our previous investments, our work in venture capital and our tenure at other companies owned by our team, such as Reciprocity ROI, LLC.
Our team knows how to take companies from 0 to 100, breaking into new markets and building lasting success. Digerati Investments isn’t just another VC firm. We are operators, strategists, and ecosystem builders who know firsthand what it takes to go from zero to one—and beyond.
What We Offer
Seed/Series A Funding
Our funding solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of early-stage companies by providing financial support and strategic resources to fuel growth and innovation. We offer creative finance which can include everything from short-term debt, convertible debt, equity, mezzanine, and credit facility finance. Our ability to fund is not just limited to the checks we write. Our General Partner owns investor relations firm, Reciprocity ROI, where we can frequently be seen setting up syndications and special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to put gas into a startup at all levels on the journey. We have syndicated well over 10 million in deals over the past couple of years.
Strategic Guidance
We empower our startups with insights to make strategic and informed decisions. Our in-house intellectual property, Perpetual Velocity, is a machine learning based due diligence investment model developed by General Partner that helps scale startups to become "Technically Elite". The model continuously monitors operations to identify blind spots and assess performance from pitch to exit, reducing risk and increasing success rates for LPs, startups, and the fund. Our founders stay laser-focused on execution while we help anticipate friction points before they surface. The result isn’t just growth—it’s exponential enterprise value, engineered through precision, foresight, and a playbook built for relentless scalability.
Investor
Relations
Through our firm and our syndication partners, we design end-to-end (from first check to exit/IPO) investment strategies through our extensive global network of industry experts, corporate partners, and investors, where we are able to open doors to collaborative opportunities, market expansion, and strategic alliances. We build roadmaps for startups that add value beyond merely just writing a check. We are able to work with startups premature or outside to our investment thesis, because we are able to bring like-minded pre-seed co-investors who can follow through into the seed-stage round or later rounds to invest with us. This results in us producing a cap table of harmonious investors.
Mentorship & Support
Our experienced team provides hands-on mentorship and operational support, guiding entrepreneurs through critical stages of growth and helping them overcome obstacles. With our strong mentorship and support, our startups will inevitably progress toward later stage investment rounds. This approach creates a kinetic chain reaction—where each milestone achieved fuels the next phase of strategic acceleration. By embedding deeply within a startup’s DNA, we don’t just advise from the sidelines—we co-engineer momentum. This results in an end-to-end multi-round investment and scale strategy.
Ecosystem Integration/Venture Studio Model
We run a venture studio model that facillitates the integration into the innovation ecosystem, connecting startups with resources, talent, and expertise to accelerate their development and market presence. Through our deep-rooted relationships across venture capital, corporate innovation arms, advisory networks, and professional service providers, we create a curated path for early-stage companies to move from ideation to market traction. Our involvement often begins with deal sourcing and due diligence through our partner firm, Reciprocity ROI, LLC, ensuring alignment from day one, that we have the capability to nurture our startups from pre-seed to where we invest, seed stage and series a. We provide hands-on support across key operational pillars including HR, finance, marketing, and technology—activating a vetted network of partners and advisors who specialize in high-growth environments.
AI-driven Investment Approach
Leverage our AI-driven investment approach to identify promising opportunities and maximize potential returns, backed by advanced data analytics and predictive insights.
Seasoned Expertise
Benefit from the collective expertise of our team, with a proven track record of successful investments, entrepreneurial endeavors, and in-depth industry knowledge, both in public and private sectors.
Global Perspective
Gain a global perspective and diversified insights, drawing from our team's extensive international experience and network, to capitalize on emerging trends and market dynamics.
It's In
The Name,
That's Why
Why
Digerati
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
