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Chip Austin
Private Equity Investor at
STRATA CRITICAL MEDICAL, INC.
Profile
Chip Austin is the founder of i-Hatch Ventures LLC, founded in 2000, serving as Partner.
Mr. Austin is the founder of HBSE Ventures, founded in 2018, serving as General Partner.
Current jobs include Investor at FEVO, Inc. since 2018; Investor at W.S.C.
Sports Technologies Ltd. since 2019; Investor at Jackpocket, Inc. since 2018; Investor at Proteus Motion, Inc. since 2019; Investor at Hykso, Inc. since 2020; Investor at InSoundz Ltd. since 2018; Investor at Future Research, Inc. since 2021; Investor at Our Body Electric, Inc. since 2019; Investor at NEX Team, Inc. since 2018; Investor at Dignitas Distribution BV since 2018; Investor at Anzu Virtual Reality Ltd. since 2021; Investor at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, Inc. since 2021; Investor at StreamMetrics, Inc. since 2019; Investor at Ergatta, Inc. since 2021; Investor at Arcturus Studios Holdings, Inc. since 2021; Investor at Strata Critical Medical, Inc. since 2016; Investor at Underdog Sports, Inc. (New York) since 2021; Investor at Fireside Chat, Inc. since 2021; Investor at Infinite Canvas Creation, Inc. since 2021.
Former jobs include President & Chief Executive Officer at Bertelsmann eCommerce Group; Director at ThumbPlay, Inc.; Director at Mr. Number, Inc.; Investor at Coinbase Global, Inc.; Principal at International Business Machines Corp.; Principal at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC; Principal at McKinsey & Co., Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1986 and MBA from Harvard University in 1990.
Chip Austin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| STRATA CRITICAL MEDICAL, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2016 |
i-Hatch Ventures LLC
 i-Hatch Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance i-Hatch Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on mobile and broadband sectors. It participates in early stage transactions. | Founder | 01/01/2000 |
Betsperts, Inc.
 Betsperts, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides online sports gambling content, betting tips and user analytics services | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2021 |
Our Body Electric, Inc.
 Our Body Electric, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital fitness experience and community app | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2019 |
W.S.C. Sports Technologies Ltd.
 W.S.C. Sports Technologies Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered sports content automation platform | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2019 |
StreamMetrics, Inc.
 StreamMetrics, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides audience measurement of streaming channels and platforms | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2019 |
InSoundz Ltd.
 InSoundz Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual reality 3D sound software | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2018 |
Dignitas Distribution BV
 Dignitas Distribution BV Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a consumer electronics refurbishment centre | Private Equity Investor | 01/10/2018 |
Fevo, Inc.
 Fevo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates ticketing platform for attending live events, sporting events, music events, and theaters | Private Equity Investor | 01/10/2018 |
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Training of Chip Austin
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
91
1st degree connections
30
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 30 |
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International Business Machines Corp.
 International Business Machines Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software, IT consulting, cloud and infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm | Commercial Services |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bertelsmann eCommerce Group
 Bertelsmann eCommerce Group Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Sells goods through the Internet | Retail Trade |
i-Hatch Ventures LLC
i-Hatch Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance i-Hatch Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on mobile and broadband sectors. It participates in early stage transactions. | Finance |
ThumbPlay, Inc.
 ThumbPlay, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides mobile software solutions | Technology Services |
Mr. Number, Inc.
 Mr. Number, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides call organizing services | Commercial Services |
Fevo, Inc.
Fevo, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates ticketing platform for attending live events, sporting events, music events, and theaters | Consumer Services |
W.S.C. Sports Technologies Ltd.
W.S.C. Sports Technologies Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered sports content automation platform | Technology Services |
Jackpocket, Inc.
 Jackpocket, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile application that allows users to buy lottery tickets | Technology Services |
Proteus Motion, Inc.
 Proteus Motion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops a fitness development software named proteus | Technology Services |
HBSE Ventures /Venture Capital/
 HBSE Ventures /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance HBSE Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on internet software & services, sports technology and fitness platform. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Hykso, Inc.
 Hykso, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates boxing and gym center | Consumer Services |
Coinbase Global, Inc.
 Coinbase Global, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as an online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing crypto currency | Finance |
InSoundz Ltd.
InSoundz Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual reality 3D sound software | Technology Services |
Future Research, Inc.
 Future Research, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital fitness platform and sells apparel through online | Technology Services |
Our Body Electric, Inc.
Our Body Electric, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital fitness experience and community app | Technology Services |
NEX Team, Inc.
 NEX Team, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile artificial intelligence technology to provide basketball training services | Technology Services |
Dignitas Distribution BV
Dignitas Distribution BV Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as a consumer electronics refurbishment centre | Retail Trade |
Anzu Virtual Reality Ltd.
 Anzu Virtual Reality Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile and computer games platform | Technology Services |
Betsperts, Inc.
Betsperts, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides online sports gambling content, betting tips and user analytics services | Consumer Services |
StreamMetrics, Inc.
StreamMetrics, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides audience measurement of streaming channels and platforms | Technology Services |
Ergatta, Inc.
 Ergatta, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Operates as a fitness company that develops game-based fitness content | Consumer Durables |
Arcturus Studios Holdings, Inc.
 Arcturus Studios Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops video editing software for live-action performances | Technology Services |
Blade Air Mobility, Inc.
 Blade Air Mobility, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides medical, critical logistics and road & air ambulance services | Health Services |
Underdog Sports, Inc. (New York)
 Underdog Sports, Inc. (New York) Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Operates as a sports gaming company | Consumer Services |
Fireside Chat, Inc.
 Fireside Chat, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an interactive streaming platform for content creators and brands | Technology Services |
Infinite Canvas Creation, Inc.
 Infinite Canvas Creation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides game developing services | Technology Services |
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