Rajul Kadakia

Empowering Women Founders & Funders | Cofounder, Ayana & LINA Building Inclusive Ecosystems for Capital, Leadership & Impact

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 12 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2024
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Investor at Key.co
Jun 2024
KEY.co is a curated marketplace offering vetted vacation rentals, quality in-home services, and bespoke local experiences to make life easier and moments special, wherever you’re traveling. We believe in making life a little easier and moments unforgettable. We have a passion for our clients and use our creativity to elevate the ordinary and source the best a destination has to offer. With KEY.co, the impossible is possible. We elevate everything from the small moments to the big occasions and ensure that exceptional services are delivered with flawless precision. We work hard so our clients don’t have to. This means a commitment to doing whatever it takes to deliver the best quality. Our goal is to help our clients make memories, not plans. We deliver on that promise through our platform and our committed team of local experts.
Investor at Indewild
Feb 2024
A conscious award-winning beauty ecosystem founded by @DiipaKhosla. Available in the US, UK, Canada & India, and Worldwide.
Investor at EBY
Dec 2023
Born fierce. Raised resilient. Welcome to EBY. EBY is a membership-based company driving profits with purpose. EBY, the perfect everyday seamless panty, boasts lightweight fabric that gives a second-skin feel and look while our patented flocking technology prevents sliding and riding. They work as one with your body, so you can run, shape, and shift the world. Providing the utmost convenience for a replenishable product, EBY delivers underwear and purpose monthly, every other month, or quarterly to its community members. Styles and frequency can be customized to the author’s preference. EBY repositions underwear as a tool for empowerment rather than one of seduction. Ten percent of net sales go to the Seven Bar Foundation to empower women out of poverty and into business through microfinance with a small loan. It’s what we call a first break, and that can be as little as $80 or as large as $7,000. This loan enables an underprivileged woman to start or grow her business. As she becomes self-sufficient, the cycle of poverty is broken. Loans are repaid and passed to another woman, creating a multiplier effect. EBY consistently fuels this loop so that it never ends. We’re not about one-time solutions or patching up holes with pretty pink BAND-AID®s, though we love a colorful accessory. We want to consistently fuel the empowerment of women through business. We sustainably source our products in a factory in Sri Lanka that respects the balance between environmental, social, and economic performance. Our factory’s core company pillar focuses on Women’s Empowerment Principles, where we were jointly developed by the United Nations. Tweet. Double Tap. Like. High Five. Backflip.
Investor and Advisor at Cherub
Sep 2023
A double sided marketplace bridging the gap for angel investors & entrepreneurs.
Investor at Playbook
May 2023
Playbook is a membership-based education and investment network that unlocks the leadership and financial potential of women globally. Our Goal Recognizing the hurdles women encounter in ascending to leadership positions, our vision surpasses mere acknowledgment — were resolute in propelling women into roles that unveil their boundless potential. Why it Matters We get it—climbing the leadership ladder can feel like a maze. Amidst global gender disparities, PLAYBOOK is committed to narrowing the leadership gap. Our focus transcends specific challenges, recognizing leadership as a comprehensive journey encompassing diverse skills and experiences. Our Game Plan PLAYBOOK is more than a platform; its a nurturing ground for leadership development. From dynamic masterclasses to vibrant and buzzing community networking events, we provide a secure haven for women from various backgrounds to learn, share knowledge, inspire and build connections. Our mission is to democratize leadership prospects globally. Join us in this transformative journey to redefine leadership, dismantle barriers, and provide an unwavering ecosystem for women as they shape their destinies.
Investor at Mogul
Mar 2023
At Mogul AI, our vision is to unlock the world’s greatest potential. Through our pioneering AI-driven technology solutions and inclusive community, we support talent and organizations to achieve their goals and cultivate meaningful success. An AI-first innovator in the $200 Billion Global Recruitment Market, our Mogul AI Candidate Sourcing and CRM software offers an unbiased and comprehensive solution for inclusive workplaces. This recruitment technology is one of the worlds leading resources for the Fortune 1000 and hyper-growth startups to recruit top talent. In 2023, Mogul AI was honored as a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and currently serves on the AI Governance Alliance, helping to shape global regulation on AI alongside Heads of State and Global CEOs. Praised by Sheryl Sandberg as “the number one platform” and referred to as "the perfect business" by Melinda Gates, Mogul AI is backed by investors SoftBank, Hearst Corporation, the founders of Comcast, LinkedIn Learning, Match.com, and The Knot.com. Mogul AI has been named the World’s Largest Platform for Women and Diverse Professionals by Business Insider, Best Partner for Finding Top Talent by Inc. Magazine, and Top Partner for Marketing Your Company by Forbes; and is the subject of a case study called "Redefining Mogul" by Harvard Business School. With the revenue we earn, Mogul AI invests in and provides free resources for the economic advancement of individuals in need globally, through international partners such as the United Nations.
Investor at Caliber
Dec 2022
Caliber is an outcomes-focused digital fitness platform that combines science-based programming, expert human coaching and a data-driven experience to deliver life-changing health and wellness outcomes for its members.
Investor at Ready Set Jet
Nov 2022
Ready Set Jet is the world’s first space-certified dual-use biotech platform for skin and human resilience — validated aboard the Axiom-4 Mission to the International Space Station. What began as decades of master formulation expertise spanning ancestral wisdom across six continents became something far greater: a biotech platform born from the most extreme environment humans have ever inhabited, translating orbital data into longevity science and resilience solutions for everyday life on Earth. Our technology operates across multiple verticals — Space Economy, Defense, Aviation, High-Performance Consumer and Clinical — delivering science that performs where the stakes are highest. From tactical operators to astronauts to everyday athletes to jet setters, RSJ’s formulations are engineered for the full spectrum of human performance — marrying space-certified biotech with the ritual intelligence and ancestral wisdom our founder spent a lifetime gathering from cultures across the globe. Delivered through travel-friendly, waterless, portable systems designed for the way modern humans actually move through the world. Headquartered in Sunny San Diego. Validated in orbit. Where heritage and science meets the future of human resilience.
Board Member
Oct 2022
Because all business is global, we support hands-on programs for students that offer global skills and experience, personal guidance via mentorship, exposure to global leaders, and career planning support.
Investor and Advisor at Target 100
Jun 2022
Target100 combines mind and body into a complete, holistic program for lasting weight loss success. It’s behavioral science supported by simple technology to create healthy habits.
Investor at PeachScore
Oct 2021
Peachscore is an AI-powered startup accelerator platform that harnesses data, intelligence, automation, and human expertise to support early-stage companies globally at scale. Peachscore hosts 12 cohorts a year, each consisting of a 12-week data-driven accelerator program followed by graduation certificates and demo days. Additionally, founders gain access to AI recommendations, benchmarking, insights, $2M perks from service providers, and opportunities to connect with investors (for capital), corporations (for customers), and government agencies (for expansion). All cohort members benefit from daily office hours, personalized introductions, and exclusive pitching sessions and events.
Investor at AskVet
Aug 2021
AskVet is the worlds leader in virtual pet care. Over 500,000 pet-owner to veterinarian consults power our AI-based engagement platform. Our technology is backed by our 24/7 network of virtual veterinarians available to provide answers, guidance, education and support exactly when a pet parent needs it the most. 40% of our users rate us and our average rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Investor at Key.co
Jun 2024
KEY.co is a curated marketplace offering vetted vacation rentals, quality in-home services, and bespoke local experiences to make life easier and moments special, wherever you’re traveling. We believe in making life a little easier and moments unforgettable. We have a passion for our clients and use our creativity to elevate the ordinary and source the best a destination has to offer. With KEY.co, the impossible is possible. We elevate everything from the small moments to the big occasions and ensure that exceptional services are delivered with flawless precision. We work hard so our clients don’t have to. This means a commitment to doing whatever it takes to deliver the best quality. Our goal is to help our clients make memories, not plans. We deliver on that promise through our platform and our committed team of local experts.
Investor at Indewild
Feb 2024
A conscious award-winning beauty ecosystem founded by @DiipaKhosla. Available in the US, UK, Canada & India, and Worldwide.
Cofounder and Chairwoman
Jan 2024
ayana, a 501(c)(3) foundation, uplifts women founders worldwide through education, community, and enhanced access to funding.
2023
Investor at EBY
Dec 2023
Born fierce. Raised resilient. Welcome to EBY. EBY is a membership-based company driving profits with purpose. EBY, the perfect everyday seamless panty, boasts lightweight fabric that gives a second-skin feel and look while our patented flocking technology prevents sliding and riding. They work as one with your body, so you can run, shape, and shift the world. Providing the utmost convenience for a replenishable product, EBY delivers underwear and purpose monthly, every other month, or quarterly to its community members. Styles and frequency can be customized to the author’s preference. EBY repositions underwear as a tool for empowerment rather than one of seduction. Ten percent of net sales go to the Seven Bar Foundation to empower women out of poverty and into business through microfinance with a small loan. It’s what we call a first break, and that can be as little as $80 or as large as $7,000. This loan enables an underprivileged woman to start or grow her business. As she becomes self-sufficient, the cycle of poverty is broken. Loans are repaid and passed to another woman, creating a multiplier effect. EBY consistently fuels this loop so that it never ends. We’re not about one-time solutions or patching up holes with pretty pink BAND-AID®s, though we love a colorful accessory. We want to consistently fuel the empowerment of women through business. We sustainably source our products in a factory in Sri Lanka that respects the balance between environmental, social, and economic performance. Our factory’s core company pillar focuses on Women’s Empowerment Principles, where we were jointly developed by the United Nations. Tweet. Double Tap. Like. High Five. Backflip.
Investor and Advisor at Cherub
Sep 2023
A double sided marketplace bridging the gap for angel investors & entrepreneurs.
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