

Protégé

Protégé's mission is to democratize access to opportunity by allowing anyone to submit their talent to the best experts in the world for feedback and the chance to become their protégé. We believe that the best talent deserves be discovered, no matter background, family connections, or net worth. Anyone in the world with an internet connection has access to the information and education to break into a career. However, no matter how well you learn and master this or your craft, without the right opportunity to showcase this talent, career progressions stifle. Often, only the few who know someone who has already achieved success are fortunate enough to be positioned to shoot their shot to be able to make it. Protégé changes this.
Founding Year
2021
Headquarters
Chicago
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United States
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Funding State
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Exited
Total Funding Amount
$8.50M
Funds that Investested
TQ Ventures
Focused on early-stage and growth-stage companies.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
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Sequoia Capital
Helps the daring build legendary companies, from idea to IPO and beyond.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
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Starting Line
Early stage venture fund focused on consumer internet and the infrastructure that enables it.
They provide hands on operating experience, are typically their portfolio companies' largest customer in the early stages, and they cheerlead as strongly as possible.
They provide hands on operating experience, are typically their portfolio companies' largest customer in the early stages, and they cheerlead as strongly as possible.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
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Investors that Investested
Jess Lee
Partner, Sequoia Capital
Seed and early stage investor in Ironclad, Maven Clinic, Wonolo, Mos.com, Otter, Newness, The Wing, Pace Group. Jess is also a founding member of All Raise, a non-profit dedicated to improving diversity in the tech industry.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Will Smith
Co-Founder, Dreamers VC
Multi-awarded american rapper and actor famous for his roles in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", "Men in Black", "The Pursuit of Happiness", etc. co-owner of Westbrook Inc., a cross-platform holding company formed to execute the Smith Family’s global content and commerce business strategy.
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
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