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SAYJ Global Partners

Funding platform

San Francisco · Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SAYJ Global Partners acts as a facilitator between global growth companies and private investors. It assesses businesses, defines expansion strategies, identifies new market opportunities, and guides companies through fundraising and international scaling. For investors in its proprietary network, it sources global companies seeking strategic investment and cross-border expansion. The firm works with both early- and later-stage companies and serves clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, drawing on partner backgrounds in early-stage fundraising and consulting.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
San Francisco, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2020
Tracked investments
9

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Judith Iglehart· Co-Founderin

Angel investor with extensive experience building angel investor groups globally. Previously President for International Chapter Development and Operations at Keiretsu Forum, and held senior roles at the University of California and BARTA-Tech Ventures Network. Holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Mills College.

Shelley Bays· Co-Founderin

Angel investor and former financial services executive who held senior positions at Charles Schwab and was CEO of a UK joint venture with TD Waterhouse. Founded angel investing groups in the EU and Keiretsu Forum's Paris and London locations. Winner of a 'Women in Private Equity' award (UK).

Carla Fortenberry· Vice President

Angel investor and senior finance professional with a background in hospitality finance and private banking. Most recently Managing Director of Keiretsu Forum. Born in Brazil, she completed postgraduate work at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.

Investments · 9 tracked

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Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Unknown agricultural robotics companyUnknown antimicrobial resistance companyUnknown co-living housing services companyUnknown diagnostics companyUnknown e-commerce/gaming companyUnknown global recruitment companyUnknown luxury furniture design companyUnknown next-gen manufacturing companyUnknown surgical workflow platform

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SAYJ Global Partners made?
SAYJ Global Partners has 9 tracked investments.
What stage does SAYJ Global Partners invest at?
SAYJ Global Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does SAYJ Global Partners focus on?
SAYJ Global Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is SAYJ Global Partners located?
SAYJ Global Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

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