Harold Friedman

Harold Friedman is the Chief Financial Officer at Polaris Partners, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. He joined the company in 2017 and brings over 20 years of experience in the venture capital industry.1

Professional Background

Harold oversees all aspects of accounting, reporting, and compliance for Polaris Partners' funds. He works closely with the firm's general counsel and its finance and investment teams.1

Prior to joining Polaris Partners, Harold held several notable positions:

• Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director at VantagePoint Capital Partners, where he was responsible for financial reporting of over $4 billion in assets under management.1
• Vice President of Finance at Acacia Venture Partners, specializing in healthcare.1
• Assistant Controller at Lightspeed Venture Partners (formerly known as Weiss Peck & Greer).1

Education and Qualifications

Harold is a Certified Public Accountant and received his BSM degree in Management from Tulane University, graduating magna cum laude.1

Professional Associations

He has been involved in professional organizations, serving as:

• Board member of the Venture Capital Bean Counters Association (VCBC)1
• Board member of the Northern California chapter of the Financial Executive Alliance—Private Equity and Venture Capital1

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Harold is:

• A loyal New York sports fan, particularly following the New York Giants1
• Actively involved in coaching his children's sports activities1
• An enthusiast of the Bay Area lifestyle1

Harold Friedman's extensive experience in venture capital finance and his current role at Polaris Partners make him a respected figure in the industry.