Samuel O.

Investor, Executive Producer, Educator, Philanthropist

📍 Los Angeles, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
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Investor
Sep 2024
We are HUM. The industrys first user-centric rideshare platform, where drivers keep 100% of their fares (and tips) and riders pay fair fares.
Sport Owner/Investor
Mar 2021
PDX FC is a semi-pro mens soccer team based in Portland, OR. Members of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), which serves as the 4th division in the US Soccer Pyramid.
Investor
Mar 2021
We’re the Robinhood for pre-IPO startups. Everyone can angel invest $100 in a Community Round. On May 16, 2016, it became legal for everyday people to invest as little as $100 in startups and small businesses. Since then, we’ve helped 1,860 founders raise almost $500M from their community - for flying cars, coffee shops, and everything in between. We’re a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to revitalize capitalism and keep the American dream alive. GDP growth is slowing. Wealth inequality is increasing. Entrepreneurship is dying across America; falling from 10.6% to 3.6% among those under 30 since 1989. We’re reversing these trends by funding more deserving businesses across all of America, not solely tech startups in Silicon Valley. Want to help? Join us! We’re a team of founder types: enjoy autonomy, responsibility, the opportunity to learn, and no red tape. Just make it happen.
Restaurant Owner & Investor
Sep 2019
ChicknCone® is a QSR serving fork-free chicken & waffles to NYC and beyond. With units opening in TX, CA, NJ and Dubai over the next year, ChicknCone® is experiencing is in an exciting and profitable growth mode. Contact us today to join the franchise network or discuss our state side and international expansion plans.
mid stageRestaurants
Sport Owner/Investor
Jun 2019
Chattanooga Football Club was founded in 2009. The CFC Mens team competes in MLS NEXT Pro, while the CFC Womens team competes in the Womens Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Chattanooga Football Club became the first soccer club to offer true ownership to the fans in 2019 with 3,200+ investors from Chattanooga, all 50 states, and 31 countries. CFC plays all home games at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.
Investor
Apr 2019
PenPal Schools connects students from around the world to learn together! Students collaborate through online projects ranging from front-page issues like Race in America and COVID-19 Connections to academic subjects including World Cultures, Food, Robotics, Poetry, and Math. PenPal Schools is so effective in helping students to develop literacy, creativity, and empathy that it was recognized by President Obama and has grown to half a million students in 150 countries.
late stageE-learning
Investor
Apr 2019
StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., where everyday people can find and invest in early-growth companies and startups, as well as a variety of alternative assets and collectibles. StartEngine has hosted over 1,100 successful funding rounds between Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, from a community of over 1,000,000 strong. Based in Los Angeles, the company was created in 2014 by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Ron Miller. Were hiring: https://www.startengine.com/careers Invest in startups and build your portfolio. www.startengine.com For accredited investors – exclusive investment opportunities from some of todays largest privately held companies. www.startengine.com/private **“StartEngine" refers to StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. StartEngine operates 5 wholly owned subsidiaries, StartEngine Capital, LLC, StartEngine Primary, LLC, StartEngine Secure, LLC, StartEngine Private LLC, and StartEngine Assets, LLC. Unless otherwise indicated, Regulation Crowdfunding offerings are offered through StartEngine Capital LLC, an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member; brokerage services, including Regulation A+ and Regulation D offerings, brokerage accounts, and securities trading through StartEngine Secondary (a SEC-regulated alternative trading system, operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC), are offered through StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC; and transfer agent services are offered through StartEngine Secure, LLC, an SEC registered transfer agent. StartEngine Assets LLC is an asset manager for StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC which offers Regulation A+ offerings in collectibles (e.g., fine art, wine) through the StartEngine platform.
Investor
Sep 2018
AngelList builds the infrastructure where capital, creativity, and hard work come together to accelerate the rate of innovation. Our platform supports over $171B in assets on platform, over 25K funds and syndicates, and 72K active investors. AngelList is the de facto platform for investing in the next generation of great startups. AngelLists suite of products includes: 🚀 Venture Funds 🔭 Scout Funds ⚡ SPVs 🌐 http://meridian.angellist.com 🔑 http://USVC.com
Investor
Jun 2018
AngelList builds the infrastructure where capital, creativity, and hard work come together to accelerate the rate of innovation. Our platform supports over $171B in assets on platform, over 25K funds and syndicates, and 72K active investors. AngelList is the de facto platform for investing in the next generation of great startups. AngelLists suite of products includes: 🚀 Venture Funds 🔭 Scout Funds ⚡ SPVs 🌐 http://meridian.angellist.com 🔑 http://USVC.com
Experience · 11 entries
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Investments (6)
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2024
Investor
Sep 2024
We are HUM. The industrys first user-centric rideshare platform, where drivers keep 100% of their fares (and tips) and riders pay fair fares.
Real Estate Investor
Feb 2024
For almost a century, regulatory barriers made it difficult for individuals to invest in private markets, giving billion-dollar institutions preferred access. The result has been that most investors have been limited to public markets and excluded from private investments—ranging from real estate to venture capital. Technology is finally disrupting this status quo. Enter: Fundrise, America’s largest direct-to-consumer private markets manager. We built our technology platform to bridge the barrier. Software allows us to achieve the scale of institutions without the bureaucracy. Combining our technology and investment expertise, we are pioneering a new model to build you a better portfolio.
2021
Sport Owner/Investor
Mar 2021
PDX FC is a semi-pro mens soccer team based in Portland, OR. Members of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), which serves as the 4th division in the US Soccer Pyramid.
Investor
Mar 2021
We’re the Robinhood for pre-IPO startups. Everyone can angel invest $100 in a Community Round. On May 16, 2016, it became legal for everyday people to invest as little as $100 in startups and small businesses. Since then, we’ve helped 1,860 founders raise almost $500M from their community - for flying cars, coffee shops, and everything in between. We’re a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission to revitalize capitalism and keep the American dream alive. GDP growth is slowing. Wealth inequality is increasing. Entrepreneurship is dying across America; falling from 10.6% to 3.6% among those under 30 since 1989. We’re reversing these trends by funding more deserving businesses across all of America, not solely tech startups in Silicon Valley. Want to help? Join us! We’re a team of founder types: enjoy autonomy, responsibility, the opportunity to learn, and no red tape. Just make it happen.
2020
Business Owner
Jun 2020
Amway is a business owner-led health and wellbeing company based in Ada, Michigan, USA. It is committed to helping people live better lives across more than 100 markets and territories worldwide. Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite™, Artistry™, and XS™ —all sold exclusively by entrepreneurs who are known as Amway Business Owners. Amway is the No.1 direct selling company in the world, according to the Direct Selling News Global 100, based on 2024 revenue. For company news, visit www.amwayglobal.com/newsroom/
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