Eric Fitzgerald

Eric Fitzgerald is a General Partner and member of the Investment Committee at Top Tier Capital Partners (TTCP), based in the firm's Boston office.12 He joined TTCP in 2018 and co-leads the global funds team, focusing on manager selection, due diligence, and investment monitoring of Top Tier's primary investments.12

With over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 23 years in private equity, Fitzgerald is a seasoned venture capital specialist.2 Prior to joining TTCP, he held significant positions at:

1. MetLife: Created and led the global venture capital and growth equity fund investment strategy (2008-2017)2
2. Thomas Weisel Partners: Partner in Private Equity Fund of Funds (2006-2008)2
3. Liberty Mutual Investment Advisors: Senior Investment Analyst in Private Equity Markets (2000-2006)2
4. Fidelity Investments: Various roles including Fixed Income Trader (1991-2000)2

Fitzgerald has been responsible for underwriting and committing more than $7 billion in private equity funds across various sectors and stages.2 He holds an undergraduate degree from Union College (New York) and an MBA from Babson College.3

In his role at TTCP, Fitzgerald emphasizes the importance of relationships and trust in the venture capital business, leveraging his extensive experience and network to secure meaningful allocations for investors with both new and established managers.1