Brian Halligan
InvestorFounderPartner at Propeller VC · Founder at HubSpot
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1.5M
FoundedHubSpot
About
Brian Halligan, former HubSpot co-founder and CEO, teaches scaling frameworks (MSPOT, trust battery, glue people) and leads ocean-focused climate-tech programs like Ocean MBA to help scaleup CEOs reach multi-billion outcomes.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyFoodTechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Founder at HubSpot
Intro paths
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In turn, Brian can intro founders to HubSpot's investors below.
HubSpot's investors · 6
Co-founders at HubSpot
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Dharmesh ShahFounder
YR
Yamini RanganCEO
SG
Sarika Garg
Experience
- Long Strange Trip: CEO to CEO with Brian HalliganHostcurrent2025 — present
- HubSpotCo-Founder & Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- HubSpotCo-Founder & Chairperson2021 — 2025
- HubSpotCo-Founder & CEO2006 — 2021
- Sequoia CapitalSenior Advisorcurrent2024 — presentUnited States
- PropellerCo-founder & Partnercurrent2022 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- MITSenior Lecturercurrent2009 — present
- MITSloan Fellow2004 — 2005
- Groove NetworksVP Sales2000 — 2004
- Parametric Technology CorporationSales VP1990 — 1999
Education
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementMBA, Business Administration and Management2005
- University of VermontBS, EE1986 — 1990
Skills & more
SaaS99HubSpot41Salesforce.com24Enterprise Software99Software as a Service (SaaS)30Innovation Management30Software Project Management27Content Marketing48Partnerships33Inbound Marketing99Start-ups99Go-to-market Strategy99
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EntrepreneurshipProduct ManagementMarketing AutomationSalesBloggingProduct MarketingOnline MarketingSales ProcessSellingSocial MediaStrategic PartnershipsManagement- Diligent Climate Leadership Certification — Diligent
From Brian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Propeller VC
Network10
Keith RaboisScout
Managing Director at Khosla Ventures
Mamoon HamidScout
Partner at Kleiner Perkins
Jack AltmanScout
General Partner at Benchmark
Reece PachecoScout
Partner at Propeller VC
Pat Grady
Partner at Sequoia Capital
Dan Tyre
Operating Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst at Stage 2 Capital
Devdutt Yellurkar
Partner at Propeller VC
Diane Hessan
Special Advisor at Data Point Capital
Dr. Julie Pullen
Chief Scientist and Partner at Cerulean Ventures
Steven Fox
Partner at Propeller VC
Investors connected to Brian in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Brian Halligan work?
- Brian Halligan is Partner at Propeller VC and Founder at HubSpot.
- What does Brian Halligan invest in?
- Brian Halligan invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Brian Halligan write?
- Brian Halligan typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What companies did Brian Halligan found?
- Brian Halligan founded HubSpot.
Founder mafias
MIT Sloan School of Management mafia85
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Hemant TanejaS.M.Founded PatientKeeperCarmichael RobertsMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Lyratherapeutics +1Gleb ChuvpiloFinancial Technology Option (FTO)Founded Authy +1Ben BrittMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Sundayhealth +1Paolo PriviteraMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded 1521 Capital +1Jason TraffMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Shipwell +1
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University of Vermont mafia12
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Aaron MandellBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Quidnet +1Rob ForeggerBSFounded NextCapital Group +1Key ComptonBachelor of Arts (with Departmental Honors & Commencement Awards)Founded Mimeo +1Michael FassBachelor of ArtsFounded SlideIra HoffmanBSFounded HighRes BiosolutionsDiane Abruzzini RiggsMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Rigorous
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Propeller VC mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management489
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor
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Also attended University of Vermont54
Dan BorokCo-Founder and Managing Partner at NVP CapitalArun IyerInvestor at Green FlagMelissa Morano AurigemmaChief of Staff at Exceptional CapitalEvan NisselsonInvestor at LDV CapitalBrian DevaneyPartner at Underscore VCAaron MandellVenture Partner at Prime Movers Lab
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Shared employers
Also worked at Long Strange Trip: CEO to CEO with Brian Halligan1
Also worked at HubSpot55
Pat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalJessica DowdInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersJoe ChernovInvestor at Battery VenturesStacey BishopPartner at Scale Venture PartnersAhmed Al-BaharEntrepreneur in Residence at Storm VenturesSelina TobaccowalaVenture Partner at Lobby Capital
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Also worked at MIT443
Aileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Noubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringVyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhie LimPartner, Global Strategy at One Way Ventures
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