Profile
Stephen Holmes joined InterWest in 1989 as a general partner and, through 2015, was the firm’s COO.
In 2016, Stephen’s role changed: As a “GP Emeritus,” he is a consultant to InterWest.
In September 2016, Stephen received the National Venture Capital Association’s (NVCA) first Industry Impact Award in recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to the VC industry through his work on the NVCA CFO Task Force.
In 2012, Stephen was appointed to the Securities and Exchange Commission's then newly-formed Investor Advisory Committee (SEC-IAC), and was reappointed for a second four-year term in July 2016.
He completed his eight years of service in June 2020.
From 2008–2012, Stephen was a director of the NVCA, and he was a founding member of its CFO Task Force, which was formed in 2003.
Stephen was appointed to the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines Board in 2008 and served for two terms (2008–2017).
In 2004 Stephen became a founding member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Small Business Advisory Committee, representing the venture capital industry.
He was also a founding member of the Private Equity Industry Guidelines Group (PEIGG) in 2002.
Prior to joining InterWest, Stephen was vice president, finance and administration, of the highly successful venture-backed international manufacturer and marketer, Specialty Brands, a $140 million specialty foods company headquartered in San Francisco.
Stephen is a graduate of Lehigh University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and the Harvard Business School (with distinction).
He is a member of Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Club, which is the oldest social club in the United States.
Prior to his business career, Stephen served as an officer in the U.S.
Navy, where he volunteered for a one-year tour of duty in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Former positions of Stephen Holmes
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Ipevo, Inc.
Ipevo, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Ipevo, Inc. Provides electronic equipment and supplies. Its products include ziggi-HD plus USB document camera, IW2 wireless interactive whiteboard system, IS-01 interactive whiteboard system, VZ-1 HD dual-mode document camera, and P2V USB document camera. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2017 |
InterWest Partners LLC
InterWest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance InterWest Partners LLC (InterWest Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1979 by Wally Hawley, Scott Hedrick and Gene Barth. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/12/2015 |
National Venture Capital Association
National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2012 |
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Financial Accounting Standards Board Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Accounting Standards Board provides oversight of accounting standards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Specialty Brands, Inc.
Specialty Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Specialty Brands, Inc. was manufactures and marketes contemporary and traditional foods. Their products include Fred’s, Posada, Rotanelli’s, Butcher Boy, Little Juan, Pacific Tortilla Kitchen and Marquez. They provided products through restaurants, foodservice distributors, club stores, convenience stores and retail supermarkets. The company was locate in Ontario, CA | Private Equity Investor | - |
Training of Stephen Holmes
Lehigh University | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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InterWest Partners LLC
InterWest Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance InterWest Partners LLC (InterWest Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1979 by Wally Hawley, Scott Hedrick and Gene Barth. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Specialty Brands, Inc.
Specialty Brands, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Specialty Brands, Inc. was manufactures and marketes contemporary and traditional foods. Their products include Fred’s, Posada, Rotanelli’s, Butcher Boy, Little Juan, Pacific Tortilla Kitchen and Marquez. They provided products through restaurants, foodservice distributors, club stores, convenience stores and retail supermarkets. The company was locate in Ontario, CA | Consumer Non-Durables |
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Financial Accounting Standards Board Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Accounting Standards Board provides oversight of accounting standards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT. | Commercial Services |
Ipevo, Inc.
Ipevo, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Ipevo, Inc. Provides electronic equipment and supplies. Its products include ziggi-HD plus USB document camera, IW2 wireless interactive whiteboard system, IS-01 interactive whiteboard system, VZ-1 HD dual-mode document camera, and P2V USB document camera. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electronic Technology |
National Venture Capital Association
National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
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