Hugh Holman

Active Investor

CEO & Co-Founder at Observa

Seattle, Washington

Hugh Holman, CEO & Co-Founder at Observa is an active investor based in Seattle, Washington. This profile covers what Hugh Holman backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Hugh Holman is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Observa. After driving strategy, innovation, and sales for an international consumer brand, Hugh Holman went back to his entrepreneurial roots and founded Observa with business partner Erik Chelstad. The concept grew from personal experience surrounding the challenge of managing retail execution, which Hugh faced as an executive team member at two private companies. Outside Observa, Hugh was the board member at Rad Power Bikes, one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the United States. He holds a BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Business Administration from Seattle University.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Pre SeedSeed
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)Mobility & LogisticsSupply Chain & LogisticsAutomotive & EV
Location: Seattle, Washington
Typical check: $150K
Past investments: 3

Notable investments

Rad Power BikesSaversRaven's Brew Coffee

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