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 native AI-focused venture firm based in Southern California. We draw on the 25+ years of experience of our General Partner, Paul Anthony Claxton, along with the globally focused work of our team as serial entrepreneurs and venture professionals to support the growth of early-stage technology companies.
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
SOFIA ESTEVES CARVALHO,
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 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 experience with market expertise through our previous as serial founders, 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 Support
Digerati Investments partners with early-stage companies by offering strategic insight, founder support, and access to a trusted network of capital relationships. While we focus on Seed and Series A stages, our involvement often includes helping founders navigate financing options and prepare for institutional capital.
Through our affiliated firm, Reciprocity ROI, we also provide advisory support around syndicate formation, diligence readiness, and investor alignment—ensuring founders are positioned for long-term success, even beyond our direct investment scope.
Strategic Guidance
We empower founders with data-driven insights to make strategic, informed decisions. Our in-house model, Perpetual Velocity, is a machine learning-based diligence and advisory tool developed by our General Partner. It is designed to help startups identify operational blind spots and improve internal decision-making across critical growth phases.
By helping founders stay focused on execution while anticipating potential friction points, we support scalable business operations built for long-term resilience. The goal isn’t just growth—it’s disciplined, intentional progress powered by precision and foresight.
Investor
Relations
Through our firm and affiliated partners, we help startups align with long-term capital strategies by drawing on a global network of industry experts, corporate collaborators, and strategic advisors. Our approach supports founders in building roadmaps that extend beyond financial capital—focusing on ecosystem fit, operational scalability, and long-term alignment.
For companies outside our direct focus, we may explore collaborative pathways with aligned partners to support early-stage growth. This approach helps foster well-aligned investor participation and builds a strong foundation for future strategic relationships.
Mentorship & Support
Our team offers hands-on mentorship and operational guidance to help founders navigate key inflection points in their growth journey. We work closely with startups to address challenges across product, team, and strategy, ensuring they’re positioned to execute effectively as they scale.
By embedding ourselves in the day-to-day realities of early-stage execution, we help founders anticipate obstacles and stay focused on long-term objectives. This collaborative approach is designed to create momentum through each growth milestone, aligning execution with strategy to build lasting enterprise value.
Ecosystem Integration/Venture Studio Model
We operate a venture studio model focused on helping early-stage companies integrate into the broader innovation ecosystem. By connecting founders with resources, talent, and domain-specific expertise, we support teams as they move from concept to market traction.
Through long-standing relationships across venture capital, corporate innovation groups, advisory networks, and service providers, we help align operational strategies with long-term growth goals. Our work often includes early diligence and strategic support through affiliated entities like Reciprocity ROI, LLC, allowing us to collaborate with teams across multiple phases of development—from pre-seed through market expansion.
We provide hands-on support across core functions such as HR, finance, marketing, and technology—activating a trusted network built to support high-growth environments.
AI-driven Approach
We apply an AI-driven approach to help identify promising opportunities, using advanced data analytics and predictive insights to support informed decision-making.
Seasoned Expertise
Benefit from the collective expertise of our team, grounded in years of entrepreneurial experience, company-building, and deep industry knowledge across both 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
Investments
Contact Us
Los Angeles, CA 90012
We do not respond to unsolicited investment requests. Any inquiries are subject to relationship verification before access to materials.”