Rob Wadsworth

Rob Wadsworth is a prominent figure in the venture capital and private equity sectors, currently serving as the Managing Director at HarbourVest Partners, a role he has held since joining the firm in 1986. He is recognized as a founding partner of HarbourVest, which was established as the successor to Hancock Venture Partners. Over his extensive career spanning more than 30 years, he has played a significant role in overseeing global direct investment activities and has been a key member of the firm's Executive Management Committee.12

Professional Background

• Experience at HarbourVest Partners: Wadsworth's tenure at HarbourVest includes managing director responsibilities from 1988 until 2018, after which he transitioned to a Senior Advisor role in January 2019. He has been instrumental in managing over 300 direct co-investments and has served on the boards of more than 50 companies, including both private enterprises and publicly traded firms.34
• Previous Roles: Before joining HarbourVest, he worked in strategy and operations consulting with Booz Allen & Hamilton, where he developed foundational skills that contributed to his later success in investment management.24

Education

Rob Wadsworth holds a Bachelor of Science degree with high honors in Systems Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Virginia (1982) and an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School (1986) .12

Current Involvement

In addition to his role at HarbourVest, Wadsworth recently joined the Board of Directors for Ceragon Networks Ltd., where he brings his extensive expertise in capital markets and technology investments to help drive growth and value creation for the company.34

Wadsworth's deep commitment to investing in growing enterprises is reflected in his active involvement across various sectors, particularly industrial services and information technology. His leadership and strategic insights continue to influence the landscape of private equity and venture capital investments globally.23