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Raaj Rayat

Investor

Principal at AirTree Ventures

Sydney, Australia

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Raaj Rayat is a Principal at Airtree, focusing on early-stage venture investments. He has investment experience across more than 40 countries, with particular emphasis on emerging markets in Africa and Asia.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Experience

  1. AirtreePrincipalcurrent2021 — presentSydney, Australia
  2. PartlyInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  3. HaastBoard Observercurrent2024 — present
  4. Circular (YC W22)Board Observercurrent2022 — present
  5. JoyousBoard Observer2022 — 2024Auckland, New Zealand
  6. BrighteBoard Observer2021 — 2024
  7. RobobAIBoard Observer2022 — 2023
  8. LendableInvestments2019 — 2021London / Nairobi / Sydney
  9. LendableData Science2017 — 2019Nairobi, Kenya
  10. UNESCOPeer Facilitator, COP21 / 9th UNESCO Youth Forum2015Paris Area, France
  11. United Family HealthcareCSR Intern2015Shanghai, China

Skills & more

Data Science5Financial Analysis8Alternative Investments8Data Analysis2Quantitative Analytics2Due Diligence2Structured Finance1Financial ModelingBusiness Analysis1R2Microsoft Excel1Portfolio Performance Analysis
+1 moreEmerging Markets
  • Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder (CFA) — CFA Institute
  • Advanced Open Water Diver — PADI

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Colleagues at AirTree Ventures

Anil Sabharwal
Venture Partner at AirTree Ventures
Anna Buber
Expert - Brand & Positioning at Xoogler Ventures
Anna Tyndale
Portfolio Success Lead at AirTree Ventures
Antonia Mijatovic
Investment Manager at AirTree Ventures
Bree Fedele
Head of Marketing & Communications at AirTree Ventures
Caitlin Evans
Platform Operations Manager at AirTree Ventures
Cloë Stanbridge
Talent Lead at AirTree Ventures
Craig Blair
Co-founder & Partner, Chair of Investments at AirTree Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Raaj Rayat?
Raaj Rayat is a Principal at Airtree, focusing on early-stage venture investments. He has investment experience across more than 40 countries, with particular emphasis on emerging markets in Africa and Asia.
Where does Raaj Rayat work?
Raaj Rayat is Principal at AirTree Ventures.
What check size does Raaj Rayat write?
Raaj Rayat typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Raaj Rayat go to school?
Raaj Rayat studied at La Trobe University (Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics); Peking University (Australia-China Student Exchange Program); University of Technology Sydney (Juris Doctor, Law).

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