Shouryaa Sharma

Were a student-led angel syndicate backing SoCals biggest dreamers, at the earliest stages of their journeys.

Were a student-led angel syndicate backing SoCals biggest dreamers, at the earliest stages of their journeys.

LvlUp Ventures is a global venture capital firm investing in and accelerating early-stage & late-stage startups. LvlUp is ranked among the most active venture capital firms globally (#7 worldwide, #4 in the United States, and #1 in Consumer Goods & Technology — PitchBook). Our opportunistic investment thesis backs founders wherever opportunity emerges—where the intersection of our capital, expertise, and strategic partnership ecosystem unlocks a true level up in growth, unbound by sector or stage. Beyond capital, LvlUp operates as an extended team to founders—combining hands-on growth and fundraising support with a powerful ecosystem of corporate partners to give companies an unfair advantage as they scale. We are deeply focused on unlocking synergies across our portfolio through our extended-team ecosystem, deep corporate partnerships, and a technology backbone designed to create opportunities between companies at scale. LvlUp is powered by a global team of more than 2,500 core and extended members, united by a shared mission: helping founders build enduring, category-defining companies.

Arial Labs flagship product, HireLift, is an innovative AI-based interview system. It’s a smart interviewing toolkit that uses AI to elevate the skills of interviewers, helping them achieve better hiring results across diverse careers. Where previous technological innovations sought to replace interviewers with AI, leading to impersonal interviews, HireLift improves the interviewing process while keeping the human element intact. HireLift blends seamlessly into recruiters workflows and avoids complexity, acknowledging the burden recruiters face with other tools for onboarding and payroll management. Our aim is to reduce mouse clicks and simplify tasks, making it easier and more efficient for recruiters.

Ready to dive into the exciting world where technology meets business? Look no further than UpEncrypt, the weekly podcast hosted by passionate teenager and technophile, Shouryaa Sharma. Join Shouryaa as he explores the latest news, trends, and insights shaping the tech and business landscapes, offering his unique perspective and analysis on the most important issues. With a youthful energy and fresh take on the industry, Shouryaa provides thought-provoking discussions and insider perspectives that will keep you engaged and informed. Whether youre an aspiring entrepreneur, curious student, or simply interested in the latest tech innovations, UpEncrypt is the perfect way to stay up-to-date and gain a competitive edge in the market. Tune in every week for new episodes and join the conversation about the future of technology and business!