Hershel Mehta

Overview

Hershel Mehta is an angel investor based in the United States, focusing on early-stage investments across various sectors. He is the co-founder of 2am VC, a venture capital firm that invests in startups at the pre-seed to seed stage, primarily in India. The firm aims to lead investment rounds and take meaningful ownership of companies to provide operational value to founders. 2am VC launched its second fund in March 2025, targeting $25 million to invest in up to 30 Indian startups across domains such as consumer technology, fintech, food and beverage, artificial intelligence, and software-as-a-service. The fund plans to allocate about 60% to initial investments and 40% to follow-on investments. In October 2023, Mehta noted a general retraction in pre-seed investments, citing a lack of lead investors and a decline in angel investments. He emphasized the importance of sectors like logistics, food, clothing, and education in the Indian market, expressing optimism about their growth potential. Mehta also invests through Mehta Ventures Family Office Investments, an independent, privately-owned boutique family office that provides comprehensive startup, estate, and crypto co-investment opportunities to a trusted network of high-net-worth individuals globally. The family office has invested in over 100 companies through various platforms, including AngelList, angel networks, incubators, and co-investments with venture capitalists. Mehta holds a postgraduate degree from Wharton Business School and an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami. He is also a charter member of TiE SoCal, a global network of entrepreneurs and professionals. His diverse investment portfolio includes companies such as BugBase, BurnCal, and Intervue, with a focus on sectors like artificial intelligence, machine learning applications, and biotech. Mehta's investment strategy involves leading rounds and taking significant ownership to provide operational value to founders, particularly in the Indian market. His experience spans various industries, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, clean tech, education, finance, manufacturing, health and wellness, wearables, and wellness. Mehta's approach reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting early-stage companies in diverse sectors, with a particular emphasis on the Indian market's growth potential. His investments aim to address market needs and contribute to the development of sustainable and impactful businesses across multiple industries.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong founding teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies