Welcoming Parker Hayden to Collaborative Fund
What defines Collab Holdings future success isn’t the capital; it’s the stewardship.
Few investors understand both the rigor of private equity and the nuance of what makes a brand actually matter to people. Parker Hayden does, and he is joining Collaborative Fund as a Partner to lead Collab Holdings.
Collab Holdings exists to be a home for enduring companies, and Parker is the right person to lead that work.
Over more than two decades, Parker has deployed over $3 billion across dozens of transactions. His track record includes investments in some of the most culturally significant consumer brands, among them Supreme, Beats by Dre, CAVA, OGX, and 66° North. He has served on more than 15 boards and has handled everything from sourcing through exit, including public offerings and strategic sales.
Before joining Collaborative, Parker oversaw the portfolio at Redesign Health. Prior to that, he led direct investing at Mousse Partners. He spent more than a decade at The Carlyle Group on the Consumer and Retail U.S. Buyout team and began his career at Morgan Stanley.
At Collaborative, we look for partners who recognize that the best businesses are built for the long term. Parker’s track record as an investor and a board member speaks for itself.
We’re glad to have him.