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Harold Hughes

Investor

Former Venture Scout at Santa Barbara Venture Partners

Austin, Texas

Writes $10K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Harold Hughes is the founder and CEO of Divi, an AI-native portfolio management platform for angel investors, and NFNTE Capital, an entrepreneurial education company whose programming has been adopted by institutions including Yale University and the University of Texas. As a serial entrepreneur and active angel investor, he has invested in numerous private companies across technology, fintech, consumer products, and entertainment, including Liquid Death, AG1, and Republic, and serves as a syndicate lead. Hughes holds dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science and an MBA from Clemson University, and is the author of A Kids Book About Blockchain.

Experience

  1. DiviFounder, CEOcurrent2025 — presentCharlotte, NC
  2. NFNTE CapitalChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentCharlotte, NC
  3. BRCĒ (BRCE Athletic, Inc.)Strategic Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  4. hubbleAdvisorcurrent2025 — presentCharlotte, North Carolina
  5. Partake FoodsAngel Investorcurrent2019 — present
  6. Clemson University Graduate SchoolDean's Advisory Board Membercurrent2019 — presentClemson, South Carolina
  7. Santa Barbara Venture PartnersVenture Scout2025 — 2026
  8. Catalyst LabsCo-Founder, CXO2022 — 2025Greenville, South Carolina, United States
  9. BANDWAGONFounder, CEO2016 — 2024Greenville, South Carolina Area
  10. Clemson University - College of BusinessDean's Senior Advisory Board - Advisor2020 — 2023Clemson, South Carolina, United States
  11. RepublicVenture Partner2020 — 2023Austin, Texas, United States
  12. AMASSAdvisor2021 — 2022Austin, Texas, United States
  13. Founder InstituteDirector2020 — 2022Austin, Texas, United States
  14. Women@AustinDirector2020 — 2022Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  15. University of South Carolina UpstateDean's Advisory Board Member - George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics2019 — 2022Spartanburg, South Carolina
  16. Notley FellowshipFellow2020 — 2021Austin, Texas, United States
  17. Furman Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur In Residence2020 — 2021Greenville, South Carolina, United States
  18. Rebuild UpstateMember of the Board of Directors2018 — 2021Greenville, South Carolina Area
  19. Brickyard Innovation LabManaging Director2017 — 2019Greenville, South Carolina Area
  20. ScanSourceBusiness Development Manager - NE2013 — 2015Greenville, South Carolina Area
  21. ScanSourceProduct Manager, Elo Touch Solutions2012 — 2013Greenville, SC
  22. ScanSourceSales Representative2007 — 2012Greenville, South Carolina Area
  23. Toastmasters InternationalDistrict 58, Area 64 Governor2011 — 2012Greenville, South Carolina Area
  24. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Chapter President2008 — 2010
  25. RadioShackSales Associate2006 — 2007
  26. Clemson UniversityOperations Assistant2006
  27. Charles H. Houston CenterStudent Assistant2005 — 2006
  28. Nelson, Mullins, Riley, Scarborough, LLPOperations Department2006

Skills & more

Leadership94Strategy47Public Speaking33Negotiation28Start-up VenturesPortfolio ManagementEarly Stage VenturesVibe CodingAngel InvestingStrategic PartnershipsGo-to-Market StrategyFundraising
+10 moreSales ProcessesSales ProspectingDeal ClosureBusiness DevelopmentMarketingSalesAccount ManagementSolution SellingSales ManagementB2B
  • Sales Academy Certificate of Completion — Google Career Certificates

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Investments

Investor

AG1

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Network1

Caitlin Szikszai
Associate at First Republic Bank

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Harold Hughes?
Harold Hughes is the founder and CEO of Divi, an AI-native portfolio management platform for angel investors, and NFNTE Capital, an entrepreneurial education company whose programming has been adopted by institutions including Yale University and the University of Texas. As a serial entrepreneur and active angel investor, he has invested in numerous private companies across technology, fintech, consumer products, and entertainment, including Liquid Death, AG1, and Republic, and serves as a syndicate lead. Hughes holds dual bachelor's degrees in Economics and Political Science and an MBA from Clemson University, and is the author of A Kids Book About Blockchain.
What check size does Harold Hughes write?
Harold Hughes typically writes checks of $10K – $50K.
What companies has Harold Hughes invested in?
Investments tracked here include AG1.
Where did Harold Hughes go to school?
Harold Hughes studied at Clemson University (MBA, Supply Chain and Information Management); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Certificate Program, Entrepreneurship and Innovation); Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University (Bachelors of Arts, Economics & Political Science [Dual Degree]).

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