Cherub Raises $4.5 Million In Pre-Seed Funding From Kate McAndrew Slauson & Co Ghost Angels

Los Angeles-based Cherub (@InvestwithCherub) raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding, with investors including Kate McAndrew of Baukunst, Slauson & Co, and Ghost Angels. Founded by Jaclyn Johnson and Angeline Vuong, Cherub is a network connecting founders, investors and creators, helping startups build their cap tables while giving investors and creators access to early-stage investing and advisory opportunities; Johnson is the company’s co-founder and CEO. FUN FACT: Over $12mm deployed to founders through Cherub connections - 4,000+ founders and investors on the platform - Launching Cherub for Creators September 2026 - Head of Creators at UTA (Raina Penchansky) and Founder Digital Department (Ali Grant) are early investors in the company FOUNDERS: Jaclyn Johnson (@JaclynrJohnson) & Angeline Vuong (@Angelineasaurus) INVESTORS: Kate McAndrew of Baukunst, Slauson & Co & Ghost Angels AMOUNT: $4,535,000 HQ: Los Angeles, California #VentureCapital #Cherub #TradedPartner #JaclynJohnson #TradedVC