Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) brought together more than 200 family office leaders, investors, tennis icons, and community leaders for a sold-out charity Pro-Am at Columbia University's Milstein Family Tennis Center during the week leading into the US Open. Guests competed alongside Grand Slam champions Bob and Mike Bryan, Tommy Haas, and Milos Raonic, while raising more than $150,000 to support HJTEP's mission to empower underserved youth through tennis, education, and wellness.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) successfully hosted the Family Office & Investor Open, a premier Pro-Am tennis event, on August 24 at Columbia University's Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center in New York. Held during the marquee week leading into the US Open, the event brought together more than 200 leading family office executives, venture capital investors, sports icons, and community leaders.
Designed to connect high-level financial investors with community impact, the sold-out gathering raised crucial support for HJTEP, a nonprofit that has empowered underserved youth in Harlem for over 50 years through tennis, academics, and wellness programs.
Presented in collaboration with Title Sponsor Ladrion Therapeutics, the afternoon featured competitive round-robin Pro-Am play. Members of Family Office Networks and investors played alongside legendary tennis pros, including Grand Slam champions Bob and Mike Bryan, former World No. 2 Tommy Haas, and former World No. 3 Milos Raonic. The tournament transitioned into an evening reception and fireside chat featuring former USTA President and WTA Doubles Champion Katrina Adams alongside Milos Raonic, who shared insights on leadership, peak performance, and resilience.
"Partnering with HJTEP allows us to bring our global investor network together not just to discuss outsized venture returns and deal flow, but to build meaningful, generational impact for young leaders on and off the court," said Brian Mac Mahon, Founder & CEO of Expert DOJO.
The evening concluded with a cocktail reception where attendees forged strategic venture partnerships, multi-million-dollar co-investment connections, and donor commitments. Following overwhelming participation and sponsor demand, Expert DOJO and HJTEP announced plans to scale the tournament into an expanded annual pre-US Open fixture event.
Expert DOJO is a global opportunistic fund with a strong focus on the venture capital sector based in Santa Monica, California. Expert DOJO combines early-stage growth acceleration with later-stage turnaround support. To date, Expert DOJO has made 266 investments making them one of the most prolific venture capital investors in the world. The firm has invested in all five continents with a strong expertise in growth hacking. This facilitates an ability to support founders with marketing excellence as well as cash investments. Learn more at expertdojo.com.
About the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP)
Founded in 1972, HJTEP is a sports-based youth development organization that develops champions in tennis, education, and wellness. Each year, HJTEP serves more than 1,200 youth between the ages of 5-18, from underserved neighborhoods across Harlem and NYC with an afterschool program, summer camps, in-school PE tennis instruction, and multiple free tennis clinics. The organization holistically integrates tennis instruction with academic support and wellness programs. 100% of HJTEP student-athletes graduate high school and 90% of graduates matriculate to college with academic and tennis scholarships collectively aggregated at over $1 million each year. Learn more at hjtep.org.
The Family Office & Investor Open was proudly supported by:
Title Sponsor: Ladrion Therapeutics
Presenting Sponsor: CVC Capital Partners
Gold Sponsors: Quiet Harbor, Moonlight Graham Palm Beach
Silver Sponsors: RBC Wealth Management, The LSS Group, Brex, Invictus Growth Partners, F6 Partners
Bronze Sponsors: AETERNA Capital, RIA Eyewear, JetAccess
Hospitality Sponsor: Nightrush.Ai
Gifting Sponsors: ISDIN, RDK Melanoma Foundation, SkyPop Protein Soda, 30Forever, Criss Cross, Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Blind Tiger, Servantec Global, Pommier Sweden, Golden Bay Distillery, Akoto Recruiting, Peluva, Yoro
Media & Investor Contact:
Isabelle Cloud, Partner & Head of Investor Relations, Expert DOJO
Email: [email protected]
Event Website: familyofficeandvcopen.expertdojo.com
Media Contact
Isabelle Cloud, Expert DOJO, 1 4243967290, [email protected], https://expertdojo.com/
Brian Mac Mahon, Expert DOJO, 1 3107459580, [email protected], https://expertdojo.com/
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