Sling & Stone · angel in 1 deal
Every published round James Hutchinson took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manifest | Pre-seed | Apr 2026 | $2m | Participant | Startup Daily, SmartCompany (1 May 2026), SmartCompany (29 Apr 2026) |
Companies James Hutchinson has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manifest | AI-powered intelligence platform that captures how ad agency work gets done across teams,… | Apr 2026, Pre-seed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for James Hutchinson, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies James Hutchinson has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal James Hutchinson did.
Stories naming James Hutchinson. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Adtech startup Manifest has launched with a $2 million pre-seed round, led by Brand Fund with Antler, Icehouse Ventures, Techstars, family offices and industry angels taking part, aiming to replace agency timesheets.