dub

dub

Regulated copy-trading platform for retail investors

Overview

Dub is a regulated copy-trading platform in the U.S. that lets retail investors mirror portfolios from hedge fund managers, financial influencers, or public figures with a tap. It operates through SEC-registered entities (DASTA Investment LLC and DASTA Financial, LLC) to ensure compliance and a transparent marketplace. Users pay $9.99/month or $89.99/year, and Dub takes 25% of the management fees earned by top creators, incentivizing contributors. Its goal is to lower entry barriers for beginners by focusing on people and strategies rather than stock picking, creating a compliant, creator-led investing marketplace.

About dub

Simplify's Rating
Why dub is rated
C
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$54M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dub will launch crypto copy-trading via Zerohash’s API, enabling real-time rebalancing for tokenized assets across thousands of accounts.
  • Dub plans a free tier to copy two portfolios, lowering entry barriers and boosting retail investor adoption.
  • Dub’s Top Creator Program ensures verified track records and outperformance, driving creator loyalty and platform quality.

What critics are saying

  • Users will blame Dub for auto-copied underperforming trades, triggering viral backlash and churn within 6–12 months with 50–70% probability.
  • Dub’s $89.99 annual fee plus $100 minimum crushes returns for <$2,000 accounts, causing 5% loss in 3–6 months with 60–80% probability.
  • SEC/FINRA may enforce stricter creator performance disclosures within 12–18 months, forcing costly platform changes with 40–60% probability.

What makes dub unique

  • Dub is the only regulated copy-trading platform in the U.S. with end-to-end execution inside one brokerage account.
  • Dub enables users to copy full investment strategies from influencers, hedge funds, and politicians via one-tap portfolio mirroring.
  • Dub monetizes creator portfolios by awarding royalties when followed, creating a finance-specific creator economy.

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Funding

Total Funding

$54M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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$24.5M
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$30M
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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Harvard dropout builds first regulated copy-trading platform backed by Sandberg and Chesky

Steven Wang, founder of dub, has created the first regulated copy-trading platform aimed at redefining investing for younger generations. The entrepreneur dropped out of Harvard to pursue the venture. Wang discussed his entrepreneurial journey, which began in elementary school, in an interview with Yahoo Finance. His platform has attracted backing from prominent investors including former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg and Airbnb founder Brian Chesky. Copy trading allows users to replicate the investment strategies of experienced traders, potentially democratising access to sophisticated investment approaches. The platform's regulatory approval marks a significant milestone in making such trading more accessible to retail investors.

Drimble
Sep 17th, 2025
Dub raises $30M in Series A

Dub, a fintech startup that enables users to replicate influencers' stock trades, secured a $30 million Series A funding round in 2025. The creator economy continues to attract significant interest and investment from venture capitalists, with several creator-focused startups raising substantial funds.

CityBiz
May 5th, 2025
Dub Raises $30M in Series A Funding

Dub, a copycat investing app founded by Harvard dropout Steven Wang, has raised $30M in a Series A round led by Notable Capital and Neo Ventures. Other participants include Sheryl Sandberg’s Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, Peak6 Strategic Capital, and Correlation Ventures. Additionally, Dub secured $5.5M in venture debt from Silicon Valley Bank. Previously, the New York startup raised $17M. Wang, who grew up in a poor immigrant family, has experienced significant financial losses in the past.

Silicon Legal Strategy
May 1st, 2025
Dub Raises $30MM in Series A

SLS Client Neo has co-led a $30 million Series A funding round for dub, a copy-trading platform.

PR Newswire
May 1st, 2025
dub Raises $30M to Scale Copy-Trading and Transform Retail Investing

/PRNewswire/ -- dub, the copy trading app, today announced its Series A raise of $30 million, co-led by Notable Capital and Neo, with participation from...

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