Dub, a fast-growing investing platform enabling users to automatically copy the stock trades of financial influencers, investors, and public figures, has secured $30 million in Series A funding, the company announced last week.
The round was co-led by Notable Capital and Neo, with participation from Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, Peak6 Strategic Capital, and Correlation Ventures. Additionally, Dub revealed a $5.5 million venture debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank.
Don't Miss:
- Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – with $1,000 you can invest at just $0.30/share!
- Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — this is your last chance to become an investor for $0.80 per share.
Mode Mobile developed a smartphone called EarnPhone, which allows users to earn and save money by playing video games, listening to music and reading the news. With the phone priced at an affordable $99, the barriers to adoption are low.
Earning Opportunity for All Smartphone Users
Mode EarnPhone
State-of-the-art smartphone device includes built-in earning features.
EarnOS
Proprietary earning software turns smartphones into EarnPhones.
A New Approach to Retail Investing Gains Momentum
Founded in 2021 by Harvard dropout Steven Wang, Dub is tapping into a generational shift in investment behavior. Instead of focusing on traditional stock picking, the app encourages users to follow people whose investment strategies they trust, according to Fortune.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has emerged as a popular figure on the platform, with over 13,000 users opting to mirror her trades, Fortune reported. Pelosi's high-performing portfolio, publicized through financial data aggregators like Quiver Quantitative, has drawn widespread interest for years.
According to Fortune, Dub's traction reflects a broader trend among younger investors, who are increasingly influenced by online communities and social media rather than institutional advisors. Wang said this model simplifies investing and lowers the barrier to entry by transforming complex decisions into followable actions.
Trending: Donald Trump just announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure deal — here's how you can invest in the entertainment market's next big disruptor at $2.25 per share.
Dub's early momentum was fueled by a high-powered seed round led by Tusk Venture Partners and supported by a diverse group of heavyweight backers across finance, tech, and entertainment. According to a statement in February 2024, investors include Uber UBER CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Robinhood HOOD co-founder Nathan Rodland, Apex Fintech Solutions CEO Bill Capuzzi, former Federal Reserve vice chair and TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson Jr., and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder.
Retail Access Meets Influencer Strategy
Dub's core feature, a one-tap system to replicate another user's portfolio, offers users a way to invest by following real people they trust. The platform is designed to help users build wealth alongside stock influencers, expert investors, or even peers. In contrast to platforms that promote speculative trading, Dub positions itself as an educational and transparent marketplace focused on long-term strategy.
The company's creator program, operated through Dub Advisors, rewards verified portfolio creators with royalties. This system monetizes financial knowledge by turning curated strategies into investable products. According to Dub's statement last week, this feature creates a new financial class of investor-influencers, who benefit both from the performance of their portfolios and the community engagement they generate.
This model addresses persistent gaps in market participation. According to Dub, nearly 40% of Americans still do not own any stock, while 88% of equity wealth is concentrated in the hands of the wealthiest 10%. Wang says on the app's website that Dub is designed to reverse this imbalance by offering tools that empower first-time and everyday investors to make informed decisions without needing to master market analysis themselves.
See Also: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary called Missing Ring his biggest mistake — Don't repeat history—invest in RYSE at just $1.90/share.
Investors Back a Platform Built for the Next Generation
The $30 million funding round marks a vote of confidence from high-profile investors who believe Dub is building more than just another investing app. Hans Tung, managing partner at Notable Capital and a Dub board member, said in Dub's statement that the platform addresses the needs of retail consumers while also spotlighting proven investors who might otherwise remain under the radar.
Ali Partovi, CEO at Neo echoed this sentiment, describing Dub's ambitions as "breathtaking" and positioning the company as a catalyst in the emerging creator-investor economy.
Dub has now raised $47 million in total and surpassed one million downloads. With the latest funding, the company plans to expand its feature set, scale its infrastructure, and make regulated, transparent copy-trading available to a wider audience.
Read Next:
- Invest Where It Hurts — And Help Millions Heal: Invest in Cytonics and help disrupt a $390B Big Pharma stronghold.
- Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.30/share!
Image: Shutterstock
Edge Rankings
Price Trend
© 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.
