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Hirak Parikh

Investor

Venture Partner at Augment Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Hirak Parikh is a Principal in Venture Investments at Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, focusing on corporate venture and strategic investments across therapeutics, healthcare IT, and medical devices. He works with portfolio companies in early-stage venture funds and university spinouts, serving on boards and advising management on hiring and strategic planning. Parikh also supports companies in securing follow-on funding rounds.

Experience

  1. Johnson & JohnsonPrincipal, Venture Investmentscurrent2022 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  2. Johnson & JohnsonAssociate, Venture Investments2021 — 2022Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  3. University of MichiganFund Manager for Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund (MBVF)2016 — 2021Ann Arbor
  4. Augment VenturesVenture Partner2019 — 2020Ann Arbor, Michigan
  5. The Neuromarketing LabsPrincipal Scientist & Co-Founder2013 — 2018Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
  6. Neuronexus TechnologiesSr. Research Scientist2009 — 2013Detroit Metropolitan Area
  7. University of MichiganLecturer2010
  8. University of MichiganPost Doctoral Fellow2009 — 2010
  9. University of MichiganGraduate Student Research Assistant2003 — 2009
  10. NeuroinformaticsStudent2005 — 2006
  11. Philips Medical SystemsSystem Engineering Intern2004Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Education

  1. University of MichiganPh.D., Biomedical Engineering2004 — 2009
  2. University of MichiganM.S., Electrical Engineering (Systems)2003 — 2006
  3. University of MichiganM.S., Biomedical Engineering2002 — 2004
  4. Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityB.E., Electronics and Telecommunications1998 — 2002
  5. Pune Institute of Computer TechnologyB.E.1998 — 2002
  6. St. Vincent's High SchoolHigh School, School1986 — 1998
  7. Other

Skills & more

Distribution DealsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Business DevelopmentBoard of DirectorsMarketing1Financial Modeling1ValuationEmerging TrendsInvestingInvestment ManagementInvestmentsDue Diligence
+12 moreSignal ProcessingProgrammingResearchNeuroscienceEngineeringBiomedical EngineeringScienceR&DPublic SpeakingNegotiationTeam LeadershipLeadership

Languages German

From Hirak's professional profile.

Colleagues at Augment Ventures

Abhi Dinkar
Advisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment Ventures
Akhil Saklecha
Advisor - Healthtech at Augment Ventures
Alex Motey
Venture Fellow at Augment Ventures
Amit Narayan
Advisor - Energy and Renewables at Augment Ventures
Arun 'Rak' Ramchandran
Advisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment Ventures
Bill Portelli
Advisor - Deep Tech at Augment Ventures
Casey Cowell
Advisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment Ventures
David Armstrong
Partner, Chief Financial Officer at Augment Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Hirak Parikh work?
Hirak Parikh is Venture Partner at Augment Ventures.
What check size does Hirak Parikh write?
Hirak Parikh typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan487

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Also attended Savitribai Phule Pune University30

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Also attended Pune Institute of Computer Technology7

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Also attended St. Vincent's High School4

Abhi DinkarAdvisor - Enterprise Technology at Augment VenturesVaibhav DomkundwarInvestor at Better CapitalAlok GuptaInvestor at Keiretsu ForumSuhit GuptaManaging Partner at Sparked Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Johnson & Johnson143

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Also worked at University of Michigan107

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Also worked at Augment Ventures9

David ArmstrongPartner, Chief Financial Officer at Augment VenturesJeffrey KontulisPrincipal at Augment VenturesAlex MoteyVenture Fellow at Augment VenturesPraachi Jain MehtaChief of Staff at Augment VenturesNikhil SoaresAdvisor - Supply Chain at Augment VenturesBill PortelliAdvisor - Deep Tech at Augment Ventures

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Also worked at Philips Medical Systems99

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