Shield Capital co-founder Philip Bilden shares how the firm raised four times more than a typical first-time fund and secured commitments from endowments, pension funds, insurance companies and other institutional investors.
Shield Updates
Shield Capital has promoted David Rothzeid to Partner, Portfolio Operations. A member of the team since the firm’s founding in 2021, Rothzeid will lead SHIELD’s work to help scale its portfolio companies and open new markets.
Watchtower emerged from stealth with $35 million in seed financing led by Shield Capital and Conviction, with participation from Founders Fund. This one is personal. Watchtower was incubated inside Shield Capital. I’ve worked alongside the team from the earliest days and am honored to serve as Chairman.
Shield Updates
Shield Capital today announced that Duncan Woodard has joined the firm as Director of Operations. Woodard will support the firm’s core business operations, working alongside the Chief Operating Officer across finance, treasury, investor relations, capital formation, fund administration, and compliance.
