THE PEOPLE BEHIND RAYLU
THE PEOPLE BEHIND RAYLU
Discover opportunities faster

We are automating financial
workflows with sophisticated
LLM technology.

We are automating financial workflows with sophisticated LLM technology.

We are automating financial workflows with sophisticated LLM technology.

Built by former investors and engineers who got tired watching smart people waste time on data aggregation and synthesis
Who we are
Who we are
Who we are

Creating the Future of
AI in Finance

Our team is building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the global center of finance. Our headquarters serves as a hub for our talented team and demonstrates our commitment to innovation.
Launched during a turning point in Al, with the release of GPT-3, Raylu combines cutting-edge LLM technology with deep industry expertise to empower funds to move faster and smarter.

Ali Dastjerdi

Co-founder & CEO

Ali Dastjerdi drives Raylu’s vision of automating financial workflows with advanced AI. A Harvard graduate and former AI investor at Insight Partners, he blends deep technical expertise in machine learning with hands-on investment experience. Under Ali’s leadership, Raylu leverages cutting-edge LLM technology to streamline decisions for private markets worldwide.

Ali Dastjerdi

Co-founder & CEO

Ali Dastjerdi drives Raylu’s vision of automating financial workflows with advanced AI. A Harvard graduate and former AI investor at Insight Partners, he blends deep technical expertise in machine learning with hands-on investment experience. Under Ali’s leadership, Raylu leverages cutting-edge LLM technology to streamline decisions for private markets worldwide.

Ali Dastjerdi

Co-founder & CEO

Ali Dastjerdi drives Raylu’s vision of automating financial workflows with advanced AI. A Harvard graduate and former AI investor at Insight Partners, he blends deep technical expertise in machine learning with hands-on investment experience. Under Ali’s leadership, Raylu leverages cutting-edge LLM technology to streamline decisions for private markets worldwide.

Nathan Ondracek

Co-founder & CPO

As Raylu’s Chief Product Officer, Nathan Ondracek builds transformative AI solutions for private market investors. A Harvard graduate and former Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he applies his machine learning and software expertise to deliver bespoke tools that elevate deal sourcing, diligence, and decision-making. Nathan’s product vision propels Raylu to the forefront of financial AI innovation.

Nathan Ondracek

Co-founder & CPO

As Raylu’s Chief Product Officer, Nathan Ondracek builds transformative AI solutions for private market investors. A Harvard graduate and former Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he applies his machine learning and software expertise to deliver bespoke tools that elevate deal sourcing, diligence, and decision-making. Nathan’s product vision propels Raylu to the forefront of financial AI innovation.

Nathan Ondracek

Co-founder & CPO

As Raylu’s Chief Product Officer, Nathan Ondracek builds transformative AI solutions for private market investors. A Harvard graduate and former Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he applies his machine learning and software expertise to deliver bespoke tools that elevate deal sourcing, diligence, and decision-making. Nathan’s product vision propels Raylu to the forefront of financial AI innovation.

Sam Ilkka

Co-founder & CTO

Samuel Ilkka shapes Raylu’s technology strategy, ensuring its AI platform provides fast, accurate insights for leading financial institutions. A University of Michigan graduate and former AWS Software Engineer, he wields extensive expertise in machine learning to continually refine Raylu’s capabilities. Samuel’s commitment to robust and scalable solutions empowers funds to stay ahead of the competition.

Sam Ilkka

Co-founder & CTO

Samuel Ilkka shapes Raylu’s technology strategy, ensuring its AI platform provides fast, accurate insights for leading financial institutions. A University of Michigan graduate and former AWS Software Engineer, he wields extensive expertise in machine learning to continually refine Raylu’s capabilities. Samuel’s commitment to robust and scalable solutions empowers funds to stay ahead of the competition.

Sam Ilkka

Co-founder & CTO

Samuel Ilkka shapes Raylu’s technology strategy, ensuring its AI platform provides fast, accurate insights for leading financial institutions. A University of Michigan graduate and former AWS Software Engineer, he wields extensive expertise in machine learning to continually refine Raylu’s capabilities. Samuel’s commitment to robust and scalable solutions empowers funds to stay ahead of the competition.
Expertise That Powers Innovation
Expertise That Powers Innovation
Expertise That Powers Innovation

Built by Experts Across Private
Market Investing and
AI Technology

Built by Experts Across Private Market Investing and
AI Technology

Career opportunities
Career opportunities
Career opportunities

Join an amazing team
changing the world of finance

Join an amazing team
changing the world of finance

Join an amazing team changing the
world of finance

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Full-stack Product Engineer

Full-stack Product Engineer

New York, NY - on-site

Full-stack Product Engineer

Full-stack Product Engineer

New York, NY - on-site

Full-stack Product Engineer

Full-stack Product Engineer

New York, NY - on-site

engineering

Design Engineer Manager

New York, NY - on-site

engineering

Design Engineer Manager

New York, NY - on-site

engineering

Design Engineer Manager

New York, NY - on-site

Engineering

AI Engineer, Finance

New York, NY - on-site

Engineering

AI Engineer, Finance

New York, NY - on-site

Engineering

AI Engineer, Finance

New York, NY - on-site

Discover Autonomous Deal Sourcing.

Schedule a demo

See how Raylu can help your firm

New York City, NY
United States

© Copyright 2025 Raylu,Inc. All rights reserved.

Discover Autonomous Deal Sourcing.

Schedule a demo

See how Raylu can help your firm

New York City, NY
United States

© Copyright 2025 Raylu,Inc. All rights reserved.

Discover Autonomous Deal Sourcing.

Schedule a demo

See how Raylu can help your firm

New York City, NY
United States

© Copyright 2025 Raylu,Inc. All rights reserved.