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Hirak Parikh

Investor

Former Venture Partner at Augment Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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

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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

Skills & more

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

Languages German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hirak Parikh?
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.
What check size does Hirak Parikh write?
Hirak Parikh typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Hirak Parikh invested in?
Investments tracked here include COURAGE THERAPEUTICS INC, TECLens.
Where did Hirak Parikh go to school?
Hirak Parikh studied at University of Michigan (Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering); University of Michigan (M.S., Electrical Engineering (Systems)); University of Michigan (M.S., Biomedical Engineering).

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