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.
Shield Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in founders building frontier technologies.
Chairman Emeritus
2012
Trustee, Former Vice Chairman of Board; Chairman, Cyber Task Force
The Naval War College Foundation was created in 1969 by forward-looking, community-minded individuals whose goals were to contribute
Director Board Of Directors
2017 - 2022
Chairman, Cybersecurity Committee
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
Advisor, Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel (CNOEP)
2017 - 2021
US Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services.
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.
HarbourVest Partners is a private markets firm providing solutions to help clients invest in primary funds, real assets, and private credit.
Military Intelligence Officer, USAR, Strategic MI Detachments
1986 - 1996
DIA is providing military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners in the Intelligence Community.