About
William R. Harman is a Managing Director at Venture Capital Fund of America, a private equity firm specializing in venture and growth equity secondary investments. He joined VCFA in 2018 after spending 26 years as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. Since his arrival, Harman has contributed to the firm's private equity expansion through fund formation, capital raising, and investment evaluation activities.
Experience
- VCFA GroupManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentNew York, United States
- Self Employed EntrepreneurPrivate Investorcurrent2000 — presentNew York, United States
- CosmosIDVice Chairman of the Board2010 — 2023Rockville, Maryland, United States
- Tiger Global ManagementConsultant1998 — 2000New York, United States
- Morgan StanleyGeneral Counsel, Managing Director1972 — 1998New York, United States
- Mudge, Rose, Guthrie, Alexander & FerdonCorporate Attorney1966 — 1972New York, United States
- The White HousePresidential Transition Deputy Head1968 — 1969Washington, United States
Education
- Princeton UniversityBachelor's degree
- University of Michigan Law SchoolDoctor of Law - JD, Law1963 — 1967
- University of Michigan Law SchoolDoctor of Law - JD, Law
Skills & more
BiotechnologyStart-up VenturesBoard level experienceOperational PlanningPrivatizationPortfolio ManagementCapital RaisingFinancial RegulationCorporate FinanceVenture CapitalPrivate EquityPolitical Communication
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ValuationInvestment ManagementFundraisingRegulatory AffairsGeneral Corporate CounselGeneral Legal CounselNegotiationLanguages Spanish
- Attorney — New York State Bar Association
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Colleagues at VCFA Group
Andrew Coke
Vice President at VCFA Group
Andrew Reilly
Managing Director at VCFA Group
Colin Moffet
Associate at VCFA Group
David Tom
Managing Director at VCFA Group
Dayton Carr
Founder & Managing Director at VCFA Group
Deena Seelenfreund
CFO / CCO at VCFA Group
Kevin P. Monroe
Head of Capital Formation at VCFA Group
Rivka Weinberger
Accountant at VCFA Group
Frequently asked questions
- Where does William R. Harman work?
- William R. Harman is Managing Director at VCFA Group.
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Also attended University of Michigan Law School36
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