Bill Heffernan

Bill Heffernan is an Associate in Business Development and Investor Relations at Harpoon Ventures, where he leads engagement with institutional investors, manages LP relationships, and drives fundraising efforts for Harpoon’s venture funds and direct investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Harpoon, Bill was a Vice President at Compass International Advisors, a leading independent placement agent, where he led West Coast fundraising efforts across private market strategies. While at Compass, he helped raise capital for Harpoon Ventures III ($125M) and other private funds, working closely with public and private pensions, endowments, insurance companies, and family offices.

Bill began his career in trading and investment management, gaining deep exposure to alternative asset classes. He was part of the Business Development and Investor Relations team at Värde Partners, a private credit firm with $14B in assets under management, where he supported fundraising efforts for flagship credit and distressed funds, including the $2.5B Värde Fund XIII and $1.6B Värde Dislocation Fund. He also spent several years at Parametric Portfolio Associates, managing customized derivatives exposure for institutional clients with over $80B in assets.

Outside of Harpoon, Bill is an avid surfer, runner, and traveler. He has a passion for international travel and seeks out opportunities to experience new cultures and perspectives