Joshua Browder

Overview

Joshua Browder is the founder and CEO of DoNotPay, the world's first AI legal services company. DoNotPay has automated over 200 consumer rights processes, including canceling subscriptions, lowering bills, and obtaining refunds, winning over 2 million cases for its customers. Before starting DoNotPay, Browder studied Computer Science at Stanford University, dropping out after three and a half years to take the Thiel Fellowship. He has since invested in over 150 companies, including Figma, Mercury, Owner.com, Riverside, and Jeeves, focusing on first-time entrepreneurs, such as college and high school dropouts. Browder's investment firm, Browder Capital, operates a $35 million pre-seed fund targeting talented founders in his network, including those from Stanford and the Thiel Fellowship. His investment focus includes SaaS, consumer internet, AI, SMB software, and marketing technology, with typical investments ranging from $100,000 to $10 million at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. Geographically, his investments span the United States and the United Kingdom, covering industries like technology, legal services, consumer services, software, artificial intelligence, consumer internet, SaaS, SMB software, and marketing technology. Browder has been recognized as one of the '35 Innovators Under 35' by MIT Technology Review and one of the top legal innovators in America by the Financial Times. He is also an angel investor in pre-seed and seed funding rounds, with recent investments in Kick, Orchard Robotics, Greptile, micro1, Galvanick, Somethings, and Posh. Browder grew up in London, England, before moving to Palo Alto, California, at the age of 18. He has been featured in major media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, BBC News, and TechCrunch, for his work in legal technology and consumer rights automation. His focus on first-time entrepreneurs and his background in technology and consumer internet sectors have made him a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem. Browder's approach to investing emphasizes a deep connection to the problem that the startup is working to solve, looking for founders with inherent passion and commitment to their business for the long haul. This philosophy aligns with his own entrepreneurial journey, where he has successfully built and scaled DoNotPay into a leading AI-driven legal services platform. His investments reflect a commitment to supporting innovative solutions that address real-world consumer challenges through technology and automation. Browder's leadership in DoNotPay and his strategic investments in various startups underscore his dedication to advancing consumer rights and promoting technological innovation in the legal and consumer services sectors. His work continues to influence the intersection of technology and consumer advocacy, setting a precedent for future developments in legal technology and consumer empowerment.

Investment Focus

• Focus on first-time entrepreneurs
• Deep connection to the problem being solved
• Commitment to long-term business growth

Portfolio Companies