Brad Harrison
American venture capitalist
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Bradley C. Harrison (born March 11, 1972) is a venture capitalist.[1] He is the founder and managing partner of Scout Ventures,[2] a venture capital firm that offers entrepreneurs support and capital.[3]
March 11, 1972
MIT Sloan School of Management
Founder of Scout Ventures
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| Born | Bradley C. Harrison March 11, 1972 |
| Education | United States Military Academy at West Point MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Occupations | Venture capitalist Founder of Scout Ventures |
| Website | https://www.scout.vc/ |
Early life and education
Harrison attended the United States Military Academy at West Point from 1990 to 1994 where he graduated as a Distinguished Honor Graduate with a B.S. in theoretical economics.[4][5]
Harrison then attended the MIT Sloan School of Management from 1999 to 2001 where he graduated with an MBA.[6]
Career
Harrison was an Airborne Ranger and served in the U.S. Army for 5 years where he became a captain.[5]
Harrison founded Gladiator Group, a venture consulting firm, and also served as a Director at America Online where he was responsible for strategy, business development, and new revenue creation.[5]
In 2004, Harrison was Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Distribution of MeMedia Inc.[5] In 2006, he founded his own venture firm, Brad Harrison Ventures. As an evolution of BHV, he launched the BHV Entrepreneurship Fund II to focus on early-stage venture capital. The Entrepreneurship Fund is focused on providing strategic capital to start-ups and start-overs with a Media, Technology and Entertainment focus. In August 2013, Harrison rebranded BHV to Scout Ventures.[7] Previous investments include Social Weekend.[8][5]
As of 2024, Harrison is a managing partner of Scout Ventures, out of Austin, Texas.[9][10]