Erik Terjesen

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Mr. Terjesen joined Hercules in January 2008.
Prior to Hercules, he initiated early stage investments in the wireless, semiconductor and digital media sectors as a Principal with Revolution Ventures.
He also managed QUALCOMM’s strategy and M&A initiatives as a member of the Strategic Finance team.
Prior to QUALCOMM, he pursued venture and growth equity investments at HarbourVest Partners.
His experience at HarbourVest included investment and advisory work with early stage software and services companies.
He began his career in Robertson Stephens’ technology group (now RS Investment Management Co. LLC), where he completed public and private financings that raised more than $1.5 billion for communications equipment, internet and software companies.
Mr. Terjesen earned a B.A. with honors in Government from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Joseph Wharton Fellowship.

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Hercules Capital Hercules Capital Investment ManagersFinance Hercules Capital invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and life science sectors. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for acquisitions, growth stage capital requirements with a transaction size ranging from USD 5 to 500 million.	Private Equity Investor	2008-12-30
Learn Capital LLC Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of education, technology finance, community, gaming and health. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements.	Private Equity Investor	2007-12-30
RS Investment Management Co. LLC RS Investment Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance RS Investments provides investment advice to separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles across a range of investment strategies and styles. The firm offers value strategies, growth strategies, emerging markets, and international developed markets. In addition, they oversee the management of various fixed income strategies and a natural resources strategy (offered through the RS mutual funds). Sub-advisers manage the day-to-day investment programs of these strategies.	Portfolio Manager-Equities	-
HarbourVest Partners LLC HarbourVest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance HarbourVest invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and growth equity capital transactions. It also makes co-investments.	Private Equity Investor	-
QUALCOMM Ventures QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It participates in early to late-stage transactions.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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HarbourVest Partners LLC HarbourVest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance HarbourVest invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and growth equity capital transactions. It also makes co-investments.	Finance
RS Investment Management Co. LLC RS Investment Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance RS Investments provides investment advice to separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles across a range of investment strategies and styles. The firm offers value strategies, growth strategies, emerging markets, and international developed markets. In addition, they oversee the management of various fixed income strategies and a natural resources strategy (offered through the RS mutual funds). Sub-advisers manage the day-to-day investment programs of these strategies.	Finance
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
QUALCOMM Ventures QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It participates in early to late-stage transactions.	Finance
Learn Capital LLC Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of education, technology finance, community, gaming and health. It participates in early and growth stage capital requirements.	Finance
Hercules Capital Hercules Capital Investment ManagersFinance Hercules Capital invests in public and private companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and life science sectors. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for acquisitions, growth stage capital requirements with a transaction size ranging from USD 5 to 500 million.	Finance