Philip M. Bilden
Managing Partner at Shield Capital
Philip M. Bilden
Managing Partner at Shield Capital
United States
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2020 - Current
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
Advisor, Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel (CNOEP)
2017 - 2021
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