Nami Baral

Overview

Nami Baral is an angel investor and founder of Niural, a global payroll and HR management platform. She is a repeat entrepreneur with two successful exits. Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Harvest was acquired by Acorns in 2021. Before Harvest, Nami was Head of Product Partnerships at Twitter, where she had joined as an early employee. Nami graduated from Harvard with a degree in Economics and Mathematics. Nami is an active angel investor and mentor to fintech, data, and AI founders. She has made over 100 investments to date. Nami is also a mother to a young child and actively participates in discussions about balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. She has been featured in various podcasts and events discussing these topics. Nami is originally from Nepal and has been involved in initiatives supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. She has shared her experiences and insights in webinars and events aimed at helping immigrants navigate the venture landscape. Nami's diverse background and experiences make her a valuable mentor and investor in the startup ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable solutions
• Strong founding teams
• Clear market demand
• Sustainable competitive advantage
• Potential for significant impact
• Alignment with personal values
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Focus on financial sustainability
• Ability to execute vision
• Adaptability to market changes
• Clear exit strategy
• Transparency and integrity
• Passion and dedication
• Long-term growth potential
• Social responsibility
• Technological advancement
• Global scalability
• Customer-centric approach

Portfolio Companies