Profile
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.
Former positions of Erik Terjesen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Hercules Capital
 Hercules Capital Investment ManagersFinance Hercules Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Scott Harvey, Manuel Henriquez, and Roy Liu. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2008 |
Learn Capital LLC
 Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital LLC (Learn Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Greg Mauro. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2007 |
RS Investment Management Co. LLC
 RS Investment Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance RS Investment Management Co. LLC (also known as RS Investments) is an investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1986, the firm was acquired by Victory Capital Management, Inc. from The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America in July 2016. They operate as an independent franchise within Victory Capital's multi-boutique model. Each of the teams within the RS franchise continues to operate autonomously. RS Investments provides investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, private pooled investment vehicles, and high net-worth individuals. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | - |
HarbourVest Partners LLC
 HarbourVest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance HarbourVest Partners LLC (HarbourVest Partners) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 1982 by David Brooks Zug. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices around the world. | Private Equity Investor | - |
QUALCOMM Ventures
 QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures (QUALCOMM Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Erik Terjesen
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Learn Capital LLC
Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital LLC (Learn Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Greg Mauro. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
Hercules Capital
Hercules Capital Investment ManagersFinance Hercules Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Scott Harvey, Manuel Henriquez, and Roy Liu. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
QUALCOMM Ventures
QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures (QUALCOMM Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Finance |
HarbourVest Partners LLC
HarbourVest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance HarbourVest Partners LLC (HarbourVest Partners) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 1982 by David Brooks Zug. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices around the world. | Finance |
RS Investment Management Co. LLC
RS Investment Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance RS Investment Management Co. LLC (also known as RS Investments) is an investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1986, the firm was acquired by Victory Capital Management, Inc. from The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America in July 2016. They operate as an independent franchise within Victory Capital's multi-boutique model. Each of the teams within the RS franchise continues to operate autonomously. RS Investments provides investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, private pooled investment vehicles, and high net-worth individuals. | Finance |
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