Rebecca Connolly

Rebecca 'Becky' Connolly is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the venture capital industry. She is renowned as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Tiger Iron Capital, LLC, a firm that offers venture capital opportunities to top institutional investors. Becky boasts extensive relationships with some of the nation's leading venture capital funds and has successfully managed portfolios for large institutions, high net worth individuals, and family offices.

Prior to her role at Tiger Iron, Becky served as a Partner at Fairview Capital Partners, where she was an integral part of the Investment Committee with a specific focus on venture capital investments. Her expertise was further honed during her time at Everest Ventures, where she excelled in providing advisory services related to the selection and oversight of numerous venture capital and private equity partnerships. Before transitioning to private equity, Becky practiced as a venture capital and corporate securities attorney at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault LLP.

Becky's educational background is impressive, with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross, where she is an esteemed member of the President's Council, and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. Beyond academics and her professional career, Becky has a passion for track and field. She showcased her talent as a Division 1 Track and Field Athlete during her time at Holy Cross, eventually becoming the Captain of the Women's team in her senior year. Even today, Becky actively participates in track and field as a masters athlete, achieving remarkable success by winning National Masters Championships in various events like the Heptathlon, Pentathlon, high jump, hurdles, pole vault, 200 meters, and 800 meters. Her exceptional achievements in track and field led to her recognition as a Masters Athlete of the Year by the United States Track and Field Association in 2014.

Aside from her professional and athletic pursuits, Becky values family and is happily married to Mark Connolly. Together, they are the proud parents of two children, Joe and Fiona.