Jack Hanson

Partner, Co-Founder atPAXBaltimore

Jack Hanson is a co-founder and partner at PAX. He manages operations, selection, and due diligence for the firm.

What Jack can write

Writes checks of$250K to $500K
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

PAX writes $250K to $500K checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: PAX.

Companies founded

PAX

Education

University of Maryland, environmental science

Before you pitch

PAX does not invest inB2C, crypto, life sciences, etc.

Also at PAX

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Questions

Who is Jack Hanson?

Jack Hanson is a co-founder and partner at PAX. He manages operations, selection, and due diligence for the firm.

How much does Jack Hanson invest?

Jack Hanson invests through PAX, which writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Jack Hanson?

A warm intro from a founder PAX backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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