How much funding has Protégé raised?

Protégé has raised $8.5M in total funding, most recently a Series B round.

Who are Protégé's investors?

Protégé's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital.

Where is Protégé headquartered?

Protégé is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

What industry is Protégé in?

Protégé operates in Creator Economy, Entertainment, Talent Discovery, Media.

Protégé

Talent is distributed. Opportunity should be, too.

Chicago, United States · Founded 2022 · $8.5M raised

Creator Economy

Entertainment

Talent Discovery

Media

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2022
Business Model: Marketplace

Website: protege.com
Total Funding: $8.5M
Last Round: $8.5M Series BJan 2026
Rounds: 2

About

Protégé is a talent discovery platform where anyone can submit a 60-second video to top experts in music and entertainment for personalized feedback and mentorship. The platform connects aspiring talent with icons like DJ Khaled, Scooter Braun, and others. Co-founded by Jackson Jhin and Mike Cruz, Protégé raised $8.5M seed from Sequoia Capital, TQ Ventures, and Roc Nation.

Summary

Protégé is a Creator Economy company based in Chicago, United States, founded in 2022. It has raised $8.5M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $8.5M Series B round in Jan 2026. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.