Chris Hjelm is a General Partner and Head of Venture Investments at Connetic Ventures. He previously operated a proprietary trading firm and worked in data analytics roles.
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Who is Chris Hjelm?
Chris Hjelm is a General Partner and Head of Venture Investments at Connetic Ventures. He previously operated a proprietary trading firm and worked in data analytics roles.
How much does Chris Hjelm invest?
Chris Hjelm invests through Connetic Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed, seed.
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