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8 Mainstream Celebrities Who Invest in Tech Startups

1. Lady Gaga


Startup Investments: Lady Gaga and fellow celebrity Kanye West invested $7.5 million in Turntable.fm - a website that allows you to experience and discover music online with your friends. Users can rate music with their friends by clicking either the "Awesome" or "Lame" button, or become a DJ by spinning tunes with other DJs on the site.

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These days, top celebrities aren’t just spending money on Hollywood mansions and private yachts — they’re also investing millions of dollars in startup tech companies.

From websites that let you show off your best dance moves to ecommerce solutions that help you find the perfect shoes, check out this gallery to see where celebs are putting their money in the startup scene.

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