Where does Doug Parker work?

Doug Parker is Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact.

What check size does Doug Parker write?

Doug Parker typically writes checks of $500K.

Where did Doug Parker go to school?

Doug Parker studied at INSEAD (MBA); University of Oregon (M. Arch, Architecture); Wayzata.

Doug Parker

Investor

Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Writes $500K checks

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About

Doug Parker built and exited nuTonomy as COO—one of the few successful AV software companies—and now co-creates climate-tech startups as founding venture builder targeting 100M-tonne CO₂ abatement and US$100M+ revenue.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechEnergyFintechFoodTechMobility & Transportation

Experience

Future Problem SolvingBoard Membercurrent2026 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
100x100Founding Partnercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
Wavemaker PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentSingapore, Singapore
WasteXBoard Directorcurrent2022 — presentSingapore, Singapore
AgrosBoard Directorcurrent2022 — presentSingapore, Singapore
Tiger New Energy Co LtdBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentBangladesh
Banyan InfrastructureInvestorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
Blue Frontier, Inc.Investorcurrent2021 — presentBoca Raton, Florida, United States
NeocreteInvestorcurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
Summit NanotechInvestorcurrent2020 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Ternary KineticsInvestorcurrent2023 — present
INSEADDistinguished Fellowcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
MotionalCOO2020Singapore
AptivCOO, Autonomous Mobility2017 — 2020Singapore
nuTonomyCOO2015 — 2020Singapore
McKinsey & CompanyAssociate Principal2010 — 2015Greater Seattle Area
Habitat for Humanity and othersReal Estate Developer2003 — 2008

Skills & more

Due Diligence21Management Consulting20Financial Modeling13Business Strategy16Corporate Development4Private Equity7Entrepreneurship5Business Planning7Business Development8Start-ups5Emerging Markets7M&A experience2

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StrategyStrategic Planning

Languages Spanish

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General Partner at Wavemaker Partners

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Doug

Investor at Wavemaker Partners

Eric Manlunas

Co-founder and General Partner at Wavemaker Partners

Janelle Dy

Analyst, ESG at Wavemaker Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Doug Parker?: Doug Parker built and exited nuTonomy as COO—one of the few successful AV software companies—and now co-creates climate-tech startups as founding venture builder targeting 100M-tonne CO₂ abatement and US$100M+ revenue.
Where does Doug Parker work?: Doug Parker is Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact.
What does Doug Parker invest in?: Doug Parker invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does Doug Parker write?: Doug Parker typically writes checks of $500K.
Where did Doug Parker go to school?: Doug Parker studied at INSEAD (MBA); University of Oregon (M. Arch, Architecture); Wayzata.