Case studies
Ideas for the future
of Origination.
Our thoughts on AI, private markets, origination, and the systems shaping the next generation of investors.
How Sopris Capital Built a One-Person BD Engine That Operates at Scale
Sopris Capital replaced a patchwork of prospecting, automation, and AI writing tools with Raylu — driving 25%+ reply rates and dramatically increased proprietary deal flow.
How HighlandX Went from Customer to Investor
HighlandX adopted Raylu to sharpen deal sourcing, validated its market-map accuracy, and then led Raylu’s $8M Series A.
5x Efficiency in European Deal Origination
A global mid-market private equity fund rebuilt its 10-person U.S. origination engine in Europe with a two-person team and Raylu.
Thesis-First Sourcing Doubled This VC's Pipeline
A San Francisco multi-stage VC swapped category filters for thesis-first sourcing, and doubled its opportunity pipeline.
