About Cade Ventures
Cade is an early-stage venture capital fund built by operators, for operators
We invest in the future of health tech, consumer tech, and connected hardware & software. Our deep expertise as investors and operators in the space give us a unique insight into the future of these ecosystems.
Our Approach
Our network of operators serve as a curated group of advisors to scale and optimize your business. We aim to provide outsized value from our operator network to build businesses set up for success from the outset.
The Team
Ryan Engel
Founder & Managing Partner
Ryan Engel is a product-market-fit expert and prolific angel investor whose acumen for helping founders at the early stages of product development has repeatedly generated outsized returns.
After joining Peloton in 2013 as its 5th employee, Ryan launched the company's retail business, eventually scaling to 100+ stores globally. Ryan managed over 200 employees while overseeing all new market launches, ultimately generating over $1B in GMV before departing Peloton in 2022 to launch Cade Ventures.
Investment Advisor
Apara Sivaraman
Apara spent two years at First Round Capital, where she evaluated thousands of startups. Prior to early-stage investing, Apara began her career in Investment Banking at JP Morgan and later in Private Equity at Providence Equity Partners. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Duke University.
Apara has been with Cade Ventures since its inception, leveraging her network and expertise as an investment advisor for new opportunities.
Venture Fellow
Isabel Glass
Isabel is currently an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, pursuing a career in healthcare VC and an active member of the Healthcare Management program and Wharton Venture Partners. Isabel began her career in management consulting at ZS Associates before transitioning to a role in healthcare strategy & operations.
Isabel joined Cade in a Chief of Staff and investor role, supporting components of the investment process from fundraising and sourcing to diligence and portfolio operations.