Brendan Rogers

Brendan Rogers is the Co-Founder and General Partner of 2am VC, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in Indian startups.23 Here are some key details about Brendan Rogers:

Professional Background

• Co-founded 2am VC in May 2021, which is a seed fund investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs in India3

• Previously co-founded Wag! Labs Inc. in 2014, an on-demand dog walking and pet services startup that:

  • Raised over $360 million in venture capital2
  • Is now listed on NASDAQ under the ticker PET3

• Co-founded Gamechanger Labs in 2010, a social discovery service that:

  • Grew to over 50 million users in more than 10 countries2
  • Was acquired by IAC in 20143

Investing Experience

• Has made over 40 investments in Indian startups across various sectors through 2am VC2

• Focuses on investing in Indian Gen Z entrepreneurs2

• Acts as an investor and advisor for companies like Vinovest and Krave Mart3

Other Roles

• Active advisor and mentor to many companies, accelerators, and universities in LA, Silicon Valley, and South Korea23

• Has served as a mentor for programs like Berkeley SkyDeck, USC Viterbi Startup Garage, Techstars Korea, and Amplify.LA3

• Frequent speaker at startup conferences globally1

Background

• Originally from Rhode Island, the smallest state in America1

• Moved to Silicon Valley in 2011 with $1,200 from his grandmother to start his entrepreneurial journey1

• Holds a B.S. in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the University of Maine3

Brendan Rogers brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and investor to his role at 2am VC, leveraging his background in building successful startups to support the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.