# Ric Fenton

> Ric Fenton is a General Partner at TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures), one of the world's leading growth-stage technology investors with over $21 billion in committed capital. Joining TCV in 2008, he oversees the firm's Legal, Capital Markets, Portfolio Talent, and Data Intelligence functions, guiding the full investment lifecycle from deal sourcing and transaction execution to portfolio value creation and exit. A Michigan Ross finance graduate and Duke Law attorney by training, Fenton spent eight years at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advising top-tier private equity firms on M&A, leveraged buyouts, and securities transactions before crossing over to the investor side. He sits on the Board of Directors of the National Venture Capital Association and the Board of Visitors of Duke University School of Law.

- **Role:** General Partner at TCV
- **Organizations:** TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures), National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), Duke University School of Law (Board of Visitors)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.B.A. in Finance, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, J.D., Duke University School of Law
- **Known for:** General Partner at TCV, one of the world's largest growth-stage technology investors with $21B+ committed capital, Recognized in NFX Signal rankings for San Francisco Bay Area investing and FinTech across Series A and Seed stages, Board of Directors, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Graduated from University of Michigan Ross School of Business with B.B.A. in Finance
- **2000** — Earned J.D. from Duke University School of Law
- **2000** — Joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York and Palo Alto, advising PE firms and corporations on M&A, LBOs, securities transactions, and PIPE financings
- **2008** — Joined TCV as Chief of Investment Operations and Chief Legal Officer
- **2008** — Elected to General Partner at TCV, overseeing Legal, Capital Markets, Portfolio Talent, and Data Intelligence
- **2024** — TCV closes latest fund at $3 billion (May 2024)

## Achievements

- General Partner at TCV, one of the world's largest growth-stage technology investors with $21B+ committed capital
- Recognized in NFX Signal rankings for San Francisco Bay Area investing and FinTech across Series A and Seed stages
- Board of Directors, National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
- Board of Visitors, Duke University School of Law
- Led TCV's capital markets activity including involvement in major IPOs and secondary transactions
- Eight years at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advising elite private equity clients before transitioning to principal investing

## Latest updates

- **2024-05** — TCV closes new fund at $3 billion, bringing total committed capital past $21 billion

## Links

- Website: https://tcv.com/team/ric-fenton
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ricfenton
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Technology-Crossover-Ventures/125241954197765

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