About
Layne Heard is a Partner at Screendoor, a fund-of-funds platform that provides anchor LP capital to emerging fund managers alongside mentorship from experienced GP advisors. The platform focuses on supporting the development of new venture capital managers and helping LPs construct diversified venture portfolios.
Experience
- ScreendoorPartnercurrent2024 — present
- Teacher Retirement System of TexasInvestment Manager, Private Equity2021 — 2024Austin, Texas, United States
- Goldman SachsVice President, Alternative Investments and Manager Selection, Private Markets2018 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Goldman SachsAssociate/Analyst, Alternative Investments and Manager Selection, Public Markets2012 — 2018New York, United States
Skills & more
Alternative InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementAsset ManagementManagement Due DiligencePrivate EquityVenture CapitalValuation
From Layne's professional profile.
Colleagues at Screendoor
Aileen Lee
Founder & Managing Partner of Cowboy Ventures
Andrew McLoughlin
Brit in San Francisco; seed-stage venture capital investor
Charles Hudson
Advisor at Screendoor
Chris Howard
Advisor at Screendoor
Eva Ho
Advisor at Screendoor
Hunter Walk
Co-founder & Partner at Homebrew
Jamie Rhode
Partner at Screendoor
Kirsten Green
Founder and Managing Partner at Forerunner Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Layne Heard?
- Layne Heard is a Partner at Screendoor, a fund-of-funds platform that provides anchor LP capital to emerging fund managers alongside mentorship from experienced GP advisors. The platform focuses on supporting the development of new venture capital managers and helping LPs construct diversified venture portfolios.
- Where does Layne Heard work?
- Layne Heard is Partner at Screendoor.
- Where did Layne Heard go to school?
- Layne Heard studied at Yale University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History).
Same school
Shared employers
Also worked at Teacher Retirement System of Texas3
Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,505
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