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Jim Breyer

Investor and Founder at Breyer Capital

Jim Breyer is a prominent venture capitalist and investor who has been serving as a Board Member at The Blackstone Group since April 2016.134 Here are some key details about Jim Breyer:

Professional Background

  • Founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, a global venture capital firm based in Austin, TX and Menlo Park, CA25
  • Former Partner at Accel Partners from 1990 to 2016, serving as Managing Partner from 1995 to 20114
  • Co-founder of Accel-KKR in 20003

Notable Investments and Board Positions

  • Early investor in over 40 technology companies, including Facebook, where he served on the board from 2005 to 201334
  • Board member of several high-profile companies, including:
    • 21st Century Fox (2013-2019)
    • Dell (2009-2013)
    • Walmart (2001-2013)
    • Etsy (2008-2016)
    • Marvel Entertainment (2006-2009)34

Education

  • Bachelor's Science Degree in Economics, Computer Science, and Renaissance Art and History from Stanford University (1979-1983)
  • MBA from Harvard Business School (1985-1987), where he was a Baker Scholar3

Current Focus

Jim Breyer has developed a deep interest in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and computation-driven healthcare and life sciences.5 At Blackstone, he has been instrumental in initiating the company's Life Sciences Funds and Technology Growth Funds.5

Other Affiliations

  • Fellow Emeritus of Harvard Corporation
  • Member of various advisory boards at Stanford University, Harvard University, and Tsinghua University
  • Trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the American Film Institute25

Jim Breyer's extensive experience in venture capital, technology investments, and corporate governance makes him a valuable asset to Blackstone's board of directors.

Highlights

Sep 27 · twitter

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Sep 26 · twitter

Yes it will @elonmusk

Jul 23 · CNBC
SandboxAQ CEO on their Nvidia collaboration - CNBC
SandboxAQ CEO on their Nvidia collaboration - CNBC
Jul 2 · Axios
Boston Celtics sale could break records - Axios
Jul 14 · blackstone.com
Jim Breyer to Join Blackstone's Board of Directors

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Experience

Founder & CEO at Breyer Capital
The Blackstone Group, Facebook, Legendary Entertainment, 21st Century Fox, Circle, Walmart, Marvel Entertainment, Dell, and more, Accel-KKR

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Investment Management from Harvard Business School; Bachelor's Science Degree in Economics, Computer Science, Renaissance Art and History in Italy from Stanford University

Location

Austin, Texas, United States