Shalini Sardana
InvestorAngel at Pipeline Angels
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $5K – $25K checks · typically $15K
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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
- She Raises CapitalCo-Founder & Co-CEO / Head of Partnershipscurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- She Raises CapitalCapital Raise Advisor2020 — 2023
- AlchemistXStartup Mentor/ Coachcurrent2025 — present
- PortfoliaLimited Partnercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- How Women InvestLimited Partnercurrent2025 — present
- Lorai HealthStrategic Advisorcurrent2026 — present
- Self EmployedStartup Advisor & Mentorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Pipeline AngelsAngel Investorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- YourChoice TherapeuticsInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- CheersyInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- Backpack HealthcareInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Hubly SurgicalInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- MahmeeInvestorcurrent2021 — present
- Eisana CorpInvestorcurrent2022 — present
- BloomiInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- CNoteInvestorcurrent2019 — present
- GrowthPalM&A Strategic Partner (US)2025San Francisco Bay Area
- TechstarsStartup Mentor2023Oakland, California, United States
- Brighton JonesAdvisory Board Member for 'Women Living a Richer Life'2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Impact by WomenFounder2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- SheEO™Activator2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- RepublicVenture Partner2020 — 2021
- Women's Startup LabCommunity Connector2018 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- Social Impact DesignsDesign & Strategy Lead2019 — 2020
- California College of the ArtsAdjunct Professor, Masters of Interaction Design (MDes)2019 — 2020San Francisco
- University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessLecturer, Design Thinking2018 — 2019Berkeley, CA
- Take The Lead WomenCertified Leadership Ambassador / Workshop Facilitator / Design Thinker2016 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- SheEO™ IncActivator2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Stanford UniversityDesigner & Researcher, Mechanical Engineering Design Group2015Palo Alto
Skills & more
Market Analysis21Entreprenuership13Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)18Exit Strategies4Strategic Growth3Pitch Development1Working with Investors1Early-Stage Startups1Investor RelationsProduct DesignNetworkingMarketing
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DecksPresentation DesignCommunity DevelopmentCommunity EngagementVenture CapitalStartup DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentAngel InvestingCapital raise strategyGrowth & ScaleStartup mentoringTeamworkLanguages 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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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shalini Sardana?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Shalini Sardana go to school?
- Shalini Sardana studied at California College of the Arts (Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Design); University of California, Berkeley (Certification, Graphic and Interactive Design); National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi (Masters in Fashion Technology, Fashion/Apparel Design).
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Also attended California College of the Arts15
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley2,000
Byron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersSteve WozniakCo-founder of AppleTony XuCo-founder & CEO of DoorDashAravind SrinivasCo-founder & CEO of Perplexity AIAli GhodsiCo-founder & CEO of DatabricksRyan PetersenFounder & CEO of Flexport
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Also attended National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi2
Shared employers
Also worked at Lorai Health2
Also worked at Mahmee4
Also worked at Republic59
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