Richard Parsons is the co-founder and partner of Imagination Capital. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Richard Parsons is the co-founder and partner of Imagination Capital, an early-stage venture firm he launched in November 2017 alongside Rachel Lam following his tenure as CEO of Time Warner Inc. from 2002 to 2008. The firm targets North American companies in Seed rounds, focusing on sectors such as esports, big data, machine learning, and digital media. Imagination Capital typically makes initial investments between $100,000 and $250,000, partnering with entrepreneurs to provide capital and operating experience. While specific lead or follow behavior is not explicitly detailed, the firm is described as partnering with entrepreneurs to build high-growth ventures. Notable portfolio companies are not named in the available search results, though the firm targets startups poised to capture industry shifts in its focus sectors. Parsons has also served as a senior advisor at Providence Equity Partners and helped launch The Equity Alliance to invest in minority and female-led venture funds, aiming to democratize capital through investing and mentoring.
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