Ajay Relan
Partner @ Slauson & Co.
Los Angeles, United States
Ajay Relan is a Partner at Slauson & Co. He attended UC Santa Barbara from 2002 to 2006.
- Total investments:
- 12
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 58%
Last updated:
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Industries Ajay Relan invests in
Stages Ajay Relan invests in
Countries Ajay Relan invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $7.4k–$50M
- Pre-Seed
- $1.7M–$10M
Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 2 (17%)
- Retail 2 (17%)
- E-Commerce 2 (17%)
- Marketplace 2 (17%)
- B2B 1 (8%)
Stage
- Seed 6 (50%)
- Pre-Seed 3 (25%)
- Angel 1 (8%)
- Series A 1 (8%)
Country
- United States 5 (42%)
- India 3 (25%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Bluecore Energy is a maritime nuclear energy startup that builds compact, zero-emission small modular reactors (SMRs) on floating barges to democratize access to clean energy. The company develops portable, water-cooled power systems designed to scale and meet the energy demands of heavy maritime operations, coastal communities, and major ports. | $50M / Seed / Sep 03, 2026 | ||
| Bluecore Energy is a maritime nuclear energy startup that builds compact, zero-emission small modular reactors (SMRs) on floating barges to democratize access to clean energy. The company develops portable, water-cooled power systems designed to scale and meet the energy demands of heavy maritime operations, coastal communities, and major ports. | $10M / Pre-Seed / Jul 21, 2026 | ||
| The Folklore Connect is a SaaS-enabled B2B marketplace that provides fashion, beauty and homeware suppliers with order management, payment, communication, and logistics tools to scale their wholesale business and gives SMB and enterprise retailers a wholesale marketplace to discover and shop these suppliers. | $3.4M / Seed / Apr 17, 2024 | ||
| Slate Auto develops electric vehicles centered on a modular and customizable pickup truck platform that can be adapted into different configurations, including an SUV. The company’s website describes its vehicle as a simplified base model designed to allow users to select and modify components such as battery options and accessories over time. Itprovides a digital configuration tool that enables users to personalize features before and after purchase, reflecting an approach focused on incremental customization rather than fixed specifications. The platform also outlines a reservation system where users can secure a vehicle and later finalize configurations when ordering becomes available. Additionally, the company highlights support services such as charging guidance, access to charging networks, and maintenance options through partner providers. | $111M / Series A / Jun 22, 2023 | ||
| Fêtefully is an online platform integrating human talent and AI-driven functions to provide couples with affordable and personalized wedding & event planning services. Couples save money on professional planning, while planners make money in their spare time. | $1.3M / Seed / Jun 14, 2022 | ||
| The Folklore Connect is a SaaS-enabled B2B marketplace that provides fashion, beauty and homeware suppliers with order management, payment, communication, and logistics tools to scale their wholesale business and gives SMB and enterprise retailers a wholesale marketplace to discover and shop these suppliers. | $1.7M / Seed / Apr 07, 2022 | ||
| BoxedUp is a subscription-based software that allows equipment rental companies to set up online stores, quickly. Founded by three Amazon alum, the company uses API's and a set of rental-specific features to streamline equipment quoting, logistics and inventory management so that B2B suppliers can grow their operations. | $2.3M / Seed / Mar 31, 2022 | ||
| MyGreens is cold-pressed juice brand in Delhi/NCR. It offers about 20 variants of perfectly crafted cold-pressed juices and smoothies packed with nutrients and live enzymes from fruits, vegetables, and super-foods through its online channel and an extensive network of F&B and retail partners. | $1M / Angel / May 08, 2017 | ||
| While advising 500+ corporate clients across India for Corporate Law Compliances, Due Diligence, M&A, VC Funding, etc, Gaurav Jain realized the need of a strong technology driven Compliance Management Solution that marries legislative knowledge repository and technology.With years of back end work and versions of product launches; Lexcomplywas launched.Within a short period, we have come a long way and have launched 13 innovative SaaS based risk and compliance management solutions and 2 advisory portals.With aim to bring accountability and transparency, our solutions enables clients to know, delegate, report, monitor & manage their regulatory compliance & internal controls in a simple & effective manner.Today, we have 10+ partners and serve 60+ clients across India including major MNCs, large Indian corporates, startups and consulting organizations; and growing..!!! | $7.4K / Seed / Dec 23, 2016 | ||
| The games inculcate a strong understanding of fundamental concepts, by weaving stories around the curriculum and immersing the children in a 3D virtual world, that requires active interaction and kinesthetic participation. Nayi Disha was founded by graduates from BITS-Pilani and Stanford and is currently testing its first set of games with schoolsin Delhi and Ahmedabad, in India. The games will be publicly launched in late 2013. | $320K / Seed / Apr 13, 2015 | ||
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Co-Investors
About Slauson & Co.
Slauson & Co. operates as an early stage venture capital firm.
Slauson & Co. Contacts
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Ajay Relan
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Austin Clements
Managing Partner
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Sofia Haq
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FAQ
What does Ajay Relan invest in?
Ajay Relan invests primarily in SaaS, Retail and E-Commerce startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 12 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Ajay Relan's check size?
Ajay Relan typically joins rounds of $7.4k–$50M at Seed and $1.7M–$10M at Pre-Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Ajay Relan participates in.
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When did Ajay Relan last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Ajay Relan closed in Sep 2026. Shizune tracks 12 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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