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Joshua Browder

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Description

Joshua Browder, widely recognized as the founder and CEO of DoNotPay, has also emerged as an active angel investor, primarily focusing on early-stage technology companies. His investment activity largely mirrors his entrepreneurial journey, with a strong inclination towards startups that leverage artificial intelligence and automation to disrupt traditional industries or create new efficiencies. Browder's personal experience in building a successful AI-powered platform provides him with a unique lens through which to evaluate potential investments, often seeking out ventures that align with his vision of simplifying complex processes through technology.

As an angel investor, Joshua Browder typically participates in pre-seed and seed funding rounds. Publicly available data, such as records on Crunchbase, indicate that his individual investments often range from $50,000 to $250,000. For example, he has been noted for multiple investments in companies like Replicate, with reported contributions often around the $100,000 mark. This strategic focus on early-stage capital suggests he aims to provide foundational support to nascent companies, helping them achieve initial milestones and attract further institutional funding.

Browder's investment thesis appears to be deeply rooted in the transformative power of AI and its application across various sectors. His portfolio reflects a bias towards companies that are building innovative software solutions, particularly those that promise to automate tasks, enhance user experience, or streamline operations. Beyond financial capital, founders backed by Browder likely benefit from his direct experience in product development, scaling a tech startup, and navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. His engagement as an investor is therefore not just about providing funds, but also about contributing valuable strategic insights and mentorship.

Investor Profile

Joshua Browder has backed more than 34 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, FinTech, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $50K – $250K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (59%)
  • Pre Seed (32%)
  • Series A (6%)
  • Series B (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (91%)
  • Sweden (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Enterprise Software
  • Consulting
  • Machine Learning
  • Cyber Security
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Joshua Browder frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 3
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 4
Soma Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 4
Dorm Room Fund
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Co-Investments: 3
Pareto Holdings
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 7
Adapt Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 3
Village Global
North America, California, United States, Covina
Co-Investments: 4
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 3
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Joshua Browder often collaborate with?

ND
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 6
GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
DF
North America, California, United States, Penngrove
Shared Deals: 2
CL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 7
NB
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 2
AG
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 3
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
MV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Joshua Browder?

PromptLayer

New York, New York, United States

The first dev platform for prompt engineering. Based in NYC.

Software
SeedFeb 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,800,000
Kick

Palo Alto, California, United States

Kick is a self-driving bookkeeping company developing a social banking platform to crowdsource tax deductions and cashback.

AccountingAppsBookkeeping and PayrollFinTechSaaSTax Preparation
SeedOct 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Orchard Robotics

Seattle, Washington, United States

Orchard Robotics develops an operating system that enables precision agriculture driven by robots and AI.

AgTechArtificial Intelligence (AI)FarmingRobotics
SeedMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
Greptile

San Francisco, California, United States

LLM-powered API that understands your codebase.

Enterprise SoftwareMachine LearningSoftware
Pre SeedAug 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
micro1

Los Angeles, California, United States

AI recruitment engine to hire deeply vetted engineers fast

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingSoftware Engineering
Pre SeedJul 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Galvanick

Los Angeles, California, United States

Secure industrial operations.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
SeedJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Somethings

New York, New York, United States

Somethings is a platform for wellness tailored to young people that links youngsters with qualified mentors.

Health CareWellness
SeedMay 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
POSH

New York, New York, United States

The go-to platform for social experiences.

Consumer SoftwareEvent ManagementTicketing
SeedApr 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Alongside

San Francisco, California, United States

Buy the crypto market in a single token.

CryptocurrencyFinTech
SeedFeb 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Vesto

New York, New York, United States

Vesto is a treasury management platform that makes it easy for companies to connect, view and control all of their financial accounts.

Financial Services
SeedNov 3, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,800,000