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Shalini Sardana

Investor

Angel at Pipeline Angels

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $5K – $25K checks · typically $15K

About

Shalini Sardana is co-founder and co-CEO of She Raises Capital, an AI-powered funding platform that has grown to over 500 users and facilitated more than 200 investor introductions. She has served as an angel investor and mentor to early-stage startups, advised on fundraising and business development, and taught courses on design thinking and business strategy at UC Berkeley and California College of the Arts. Her work has been recognized with a Fast Company World Changing Ideas award and a Top 100 Women in the Technology Industry designation.

Experience

  1. She Raises CapitalCo-Founder & Co-CEO / Head of Partnershipscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
  2. She Raises CapitalCapital Raise Advisor2020 — 2023
  3. AlchemistXStartup Mentor/ Coachcurrent2025 — present
  4. PortfoliaLimited Partnercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. How Women InvestLimited Partnercurrent2025 — present
  6. Lorai HealthStrategic Advisorcurrent2026 — present
  7. Self EmployedStartup Advisor & Mentorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. Pipeline AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  9. YourChoice TherapeuticsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  10. CheersyInvestorcurrent2025 — present
  11. Backpack HealthcareInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  12. Hubly SurgicalInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  13. MahmeeInvestorcurrent2021 — present
  14. Eisana CorpInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  15. BloomiInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  16. CNoteInvestorcurrent2019 — present
  17. GrowthPalM&A Strategic Partner (US)2025San Francisco Bay Area
  18. TechstarsStartup Mentor2023Oakland, California, United States
  19. Brighton JonesAdvisory Board Member for 'Women Living a Richer Life'2022San Francisco Bay Area
  20. Impact by WomenFounder2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area

Education

  1. California College of the ArtsMaster of Fine Arts (MFA), Design
  2. University of California, BerkeleyCertification, Graphic and Interactive Design
  3. National Institute of Fashion Technology DelhiMasters in Fashion Technology, Fashion/Apparel Design
  4. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), DelhiBachelor's (Hons), Psychology

Skills & more

Market Analysis21Entreprenuership13Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)18Exit Strategies4Strategic Growth3Pitch Development1Working with Investors1Early-Stage Startups1Investor RelationsProduct DesignNetworkingMarketing
+12 moreDecksPresentation DesignCommunity DevelopmentCommunity EngagementVenture CapitalStartup DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentAngel InvestingCapital raise strategyGrowth & ScaleStartup mentoringTeamwork

Languages English · Hindi

  • Giving Your Elevator Pitch — LinkedIn
  • Design Thinking for the Social Sector — Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
  • Women's Leadership Intensive — Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
  • Graphic and Interactive Design — UC Berkeley Extension

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Colleagues at Pipeline Angels

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Investor at Pipeline Angels

Frequently asked questions

Where does Shalini Sardana work?
Shalini Sardana is Angel at Pipeline Angels.
What check size does Shalini Sardana write?
Shalini Sardana typically writes checks of $5K – $25K.

Same school

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mahmee2

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Also worked at Republic41

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