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Philip M. Bilden

Founder & Managing Partner, Shield Capital

United States

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner

    2020

    Founder of strategic venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies with innovative dual-use technologies supporting U.S. national security and commercial customers.

  • Chairman Emeritus

    2012

    Trustee, Former Vice Chairman of Board; Chairman, Cyber Task Force

  • Director Board Of Directors

    2017 - 2022

    Chairman, Cybersecurity Committee

2017 - 2021

  • Advisor, Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel (CNOEP)

    2017 - 2021

1991 - 2016

  • Co-Founder, Managing Director, Senior Advisor

    1991 - 2016

    Co-founding partner of leading global private equity & venture capital investment manager over 25 years (AUM >$100B). Established and led Asia Pacific business in 1996 (HarbourVest Partners Asia) as Managing Director in Hong Kong 15 years. Responsible for investment strategy, execution, partnership governance, capital raising, and client service throughout the Asia Pacific region, managing personnel and partnerships in multiple countries and cultures. Served on numerous governance and advisory boards. Responsible for firm's global partnership governance serving on Executive Committee.

  • Military Intelligence Officer, USAR, Strategic MI Detachments

    1986 - 1996