We exist to change the way angels invest.
For too long, Angels have been investing without the infrastructure they deserve. We believe that serious investors deserve more than access to deals.
They deserve a community, frameworks, and the institutional rigour that transforms good judgment into exceptional returns.
Built for investors
who demand more.
House of Arāya is for investors with capital, conviction, and the ambition to invest at their full potential.
We believe the best investors are not born with better instincts. They build better processes, and they build them inside better ecosystems, alongside people who hold them to a higher standard.
Every element of House of Arāya, from the deals we present to the way we evaluate them together; from the community we curate to the guidance we give, is designed around one belief: that serious investors deserve a complete infrastructure, not a collection of disconnected tools they have to stitch together themselves.
This is that infrastructure. And it is here when you are ready for it.
Rupa Popat
Founder, House of Arāya and Arāya Ventures
Rupa Popat is the Founder and General Partner of Arāya Ventures, a British Business Bank-backed fund with 65% of the portfolio in AI-native companies.
Over the past three years, Rupa has worked with 400+ angels across London, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and New York. Across these conversations, the same gaps appear consistently in four dimensions: structure, frameworks, peer accountability, and access to quality deal flow.
Rupa recognised that many angels have talent and capital, but few have the infrastructure to make confident, high-conviction investments. This insight became the foundation for House of Arāya, an ecosystem where serious investors co-invest alongside Arāya Ventures, use proven frameworks, and collaborate with peers who elevate every decision.
"I have seen capable investors lose money not because the opportunity was wrong, but because they invested without structure or a feedback loop. House of Arāya was built to change that."
— Rupa
Arāya Ventures
The institutional foundation of the House.
House of Arāya is built on the track record and infrastructure of Arāya Ventures, an early-stage fund with more than 25+ portfolio companies, and a history of co-investing alongside some of the most respected names in global venture.
When members invest through House of Arāya, they are co-investing in companies that Arāya Ventures has already committed capital to. That means every opportunity has been through institutional diligence, has the fund's conviction behind it, and arrives with the full context of why we invested, not just a deck and a deadline.
25+
Portfolio Companies
3,000+
Deals Reviewed Annually
400+
Angels Supported Globally
10
Venture Partners
The Team Behind The House
Rupa Popat
Founder
Rupa combines strategic vision with hands-on investing experience, bringing a rare ability to see the bigger picture while staying deeply connected to the details. Her passion for democratising access to early-stage investing and empowering a new generation of angels is at the heart of House of Araya.
Kavit Haria
CEO & Co-Founder
A seasoned global CEO with a track record of building and scaling successful companies and communities, Kavit brings operational rigour and entrepreneurial energy to House of Araya. He leads the team with clarity of purpose, ensuring we deliver real value to our angel community and open doors that were previously closed.
Becca Harvey
General Manager
Becca brings together experience in early-stage investing, community building, and impact-driven work. She leads operations and nurtures our global network of angel investors, ensuring every member feels supported, connected, and equipped to make their mark in the early-stage ecosystem.
Mitul Ruparelia
General Partner, Global Fund
Mitul, alongside Rupa, is General Partner of the Araya Global Fund. A Real Deals 2025 Finalist, SAP President's Award winner, and co-author of 'Sales & GTM in the Age of AI,' Mitul brings deep expertise in scaling companies to exit, giving our angels access to institutional-grade deal flow and commercial rigour.
Rolf Groenewold
Venture Partner, Data & AI
Rolf supports technical and AI due diligence for data-driven businesses, including architecture review, scalability, and responsible AI considerations; and advises founders post-investment on AI roadmap, data strategy, and technical hiring.
Maya Ghosn Bichara
Venture Partner, Health & FinTech
Maya advises on market entry and regulatory considerations for Health and FinTech companies in MENA, and supports diligence on regulatory pathways, partnerships, and early commercial strategy; assists portfolio companies with regional expansion and stakeholder navigation.
Rekha Mehr MBE
Venture Partner, Consumer
Rekha supports diligence on consumer businesses, including brand positioning, customer acquisition, and unit economics, and provides post-investment guidance on go-to-market execution, consumer trends, and ESG considerations relevant to growth-stage brands.
Hazleen Ahmad
Venture Partner, Health
Hazleen supports diligence on healthcare and health-tech products, with a focus on regulatory readiness and customer validation, and assists portfolio companies with strategic introductions, partnerships, and scaling across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Hemant Grover
Venture Partner, FinTech
Hemant supports FinTech diligence across business models, regulatory positioning, and financial sustainability and advises portfolio companies on monetisation, partnerships, and navigating regulatory environments across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Dr. Oliver Shastri
Venture Partner, Health & Life Sciences
Supports diligence on life-sciences and deep-health opportunities, including assessment of scientific credibility, regulatory pathways, and key risks. Provides post-investment support on clinical strategy, governance, and external expert engagement.
Dr. Kenneth Koh
Venture Partner, Health
Dr. Kenneth supports diligence on digital health and healthcare delivery models in Asia, including regulatory considerations and customer validation and assists portfolio companies with introductions to healthcare systems and early customer adoption in the region.