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Raina Kumra

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Community member (founder LP section), not team at Everywhere Ventures

Santa Monica, California

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K

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About

Raina Kumra is an advisor at X Development and a registered agent with Old City who sources capital for venture funds and direct investments. She founded and led Spicewell, a nutrient-fortified food company that achieved retail distribution and mainstream market presence. Her prior roles include architect of the Technology Ethics portfolio at Omidyar Network, where she developed the Ethical OS framework, and strategic positions in advertising, government innovation, and brand development for organizations including Disney, Nike, and Unilever.

Experience

  1. X, the moonshot factoryAdvisorcurrent2021 — present
  2. Old City Investment PartnersVenture Placement Agentcurrent2024 — present
  3. SpiceWellFoundercurrent2022 — presentSanta Monica, CA
  4. QUT (Queensland University of Technology)QUT Leadership Fellow, Industry Fellowcurrent2026 — presentBrisbane, QLD
  5. Data & Society Research InstituteMember Board Of Directorscurrent2022 — present
  6. Everywhere VenturesPartnercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. Juggernaut LLCCEOcurrent2006 — presentNew York, NY
  8. Nix Hydra GamesBoard Member2021 — 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
  9. Biden-Harris Transition TeamTechnology Strategy Lead, USAGM Agency Review Team, Biden-Harris Transition Team2020 — 2021
  10. Village GlobalNetwork Leader2019 — 2021
  11. Omidyar NetworkDirector2018 — 2019
  12. Omidyar NetworkEntrepreneur In Residence2017 — 2018Redwood City, California
  13. Mavin, Inc.Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer2014 — 2017Palo Alto
  14. Broadcasting Board of GovernorsDirector of Innovation2011 — 2012Washington D.C. Metro Area
  15. U.S. Department of StateSenior New Media Advisor2010 — 2011Washington, DC
  16. Light Up MalawiFounder2009 — 2011
  17. Hogeschool Van AmsterdamVisiting Professor2006 — 2009
  18. Wieden + KennedyDigital Strategy & Creative Director2008
  19. Wieden + KennedyDirector of Digital Strategy2006 — 2008New York, New York
  20. R/GAInteraction Designer2005 — 2006
  21. BBH New YorkSenior Interactive Producer2002 — 2005
  22. Newsweek/MSNBC.COMInteractive & Video Content Producer2001 — 2002
  23. Paramount Pictures/ VIACOM - LondonMarketing Assistant2000 — 2001
  24. L'OrealDesigner, Internal Communications1999 — 2000
  25. Chedd Angier ProductionsAssistant Video Editor1998 — 1999

Skills & more

FINRAPublic Speaking15Negotiation5Strategic Planning5Leadership5Strategy63Creative Strategy5Management3Private EquityOrganizational Behavior1Venture Capital1Business Development9
+12 moreLead GenerationChange ManagementAdvertisingInteractive AdvertisingDigital StrategyNew MediaDigital MediaUser ExperienceContent StrategyDigital MarketingIntegrated MarketingSocial Media Marketing

Languages Hindi · Punjabi · Spanish

  • Series 63 — FINRA
  • Series 22 — FINRA

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Partner at AfterWork Ventures
Andy Ambrose
Partner at Palm Venture Studios
Anna Barber
Partner at M13
Ari Newman
Co-Founder, GP at Massive
Becky Yang
Partner at Everywhere Ventures
Cristina DeVito
Partner, The Fund Rockies at The Fund
Eamonn Carey
General Partner at Tera Ventures
Elicia McDonald
CEO & Partner at AirTree Ventures

Network1

Becky YangScout
Partner at Everywhere Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Raina Kumra?
Raina Kumra is an advisor at X Development and a registered agent with Old City who sources capital for venture funds and direct investments. She founded and led Spicewell, a nutrient-fortified food company that achieved retail distribution and mainstream market presence. Her prior roles include architect of the Technology Ethics portfolio at Omidyar Network, where she developed the Ethical OS framework, and strategic positions in advertising, government innovation, and brand development for organizations including Disney, Nike, and Unilever.
Where does Raina Kumra work?
Raina Kumra is Community member (founder LP section), not team at Everywhere Ventures.
What check size does Raina Kumra write?
Raina Kumra typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
Where did Raina Kumra go to school?
Raina Kumra studied at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (MdesS - Harvard Joint Program, Media Lab); Cornell University (Certificate, Medicinal Plants); New York University (MPS, Interactive Telecommunication).

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Also worked at Old City Investment Partners1

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