QLU.ai is a San Francisco-based AI platform built for executive search firms. It scans millions of profiles using live market signals to surface qualified leadership candidates in seconds instead of months, then automates outreach across email, LinkedIn, phone, and text. Founded in 2020 by Fahad Jalal, QLU pairs a 10-billion-plus data-point database with natural-language search, automated market maps, and AI voice callers to help recruiters cut research cycles from weeks to minutes.
Raylu is a New York-based AI company building an AI-native deal origination platform for private-market investors. It turns an investment thesis into a custom market map, enriched company intelligence, and verified founder outreach in minutes rather than weeks - work that traditionally takes analysts days. Used by 45+ funds representing over $500B in AUM, Raylu raised an $8M Series A in December 2025, bringing total funding to $12M.