Andrew Parkinson
Angel investor in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Andrew Parkinson, Angel investor in Chicago is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Andrew Parkinson backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Andrew Parkinson is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner at Sifter. He serves as Advisor at Winona Capital Management. He was a Co-Founder and a Board Member at ItemMaster. He is also an Angel Investor. He was a Co-Founder and also served as the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and President at Peapod. He is the co-founder and President of Peapod, an online grocery shopping and delivery service. He and his brother founded Peapod in 1989, took the company public in 1997, and sold it to Royal Ahold in 2001. Prior to starting Peapod, he spent eight years in marketing and management positions at Procter & Gamble and Kraft. He graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with a B.A. in Economics and a concentration in Econometrics.
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Early Stage VenturePre Seed
- Invests in
- Healthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CFoodTech & AgricultureFood & BeverageLegalTech
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Typical check
- $275K
- Past investments
- 3
Notable investments
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Andrew Parkinson invest in?
Andrew Parkinson invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Digital Health & HealthTech, SaaS & Enterprise and Consumer & Retail, typically at Early Stage Venture and Pre Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Andrew Parkinson invest at?
Andrew Parkinson typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Pre Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Andrew Parkinson's typical check size?
Andrew Parkinson typically writes checks around $275K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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