Parker Hughes is a Principal at Mana Ventures and a former founder. He previously served as a Principal at Onto Ventures and co-founded the ag supply chain startup BRÜZD.

What Parker can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. BRÜZD · co-founder and CEO
  2. Soilworks Natural Capital · Associate
  3. Onto Ventures · Principal
  4. Mana Ventures · Principal
    Now
  5. BRUZD · co-founder and CEO
  6. ReGen Ventures · Principal

Companies founded

BRÜZDBRUZD

Focus

deeptechag supply chainearly-stage

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Questions

Who is Parker Hughes?

Parker Hughes is a Principal at Mana Ventures and a former founder. He previously served as a Principal at Onto Ventures and co-founded the ag supply chain startup BRÜZD.

How much does Parker Hughes invest?

Mana Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Parker Hughes?

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

What did Parker Hughes do before Mana Ventures?

co-founder and CEO at BRÜZD; Associate at Soilworks Natural Capital; Principal at Onto Ventures; co-founder and CEO at BRUZD; Principal at ReGen Ventures.

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