Stephen Holmes

Stephen Holmes joined InterWest in 1989 as a general partner and, through 2015, was the firm’s COO.
In 2016, Stephen’s role changed: As a “GP Emeritus,” he is a consultant to InterWest.
In September 2016, Stephen received the National Venture Capital Association’s (NVCA) first Industry Impact Award in recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to the VC industry through his work on the NVCA CFO Task Force.
In 2012, Stephen was appointed to the Securities and Exchange Commission's then newly-formed Investor Advisory Committee (SEC-IAC), and was reappointed for a second four-year term in July 2016.
He completed his eight years of service in June 2020.
From 2008–2012, Stephen was a director of the NVCA, and he was a founding member of its CFO Task Force, which was formed in 2003.
Stephen was appointed to the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines Board in 2008 and served for two terms (2008–2017).
In 2004 Stephen became a founding member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Small Business Advisory Committee, representing the venture capital industry.
He was also a founding member of the Private Equity Industry Guidelines Group (PEIGG) in 2002.
Prior to joining InterWest, Stephen was vice president, finance and administration, of the highly successful venture-backed international manufacturer and marketer, Specialty Brands, a $140 million specialty foods company headquartered in San Francisco.
Stephen is a graduate of Lehigh University (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and the Harvard Business School (with distinction).
He is a member of Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Club, which is the oldest social club in the United States.
Prior to his business career, Stephen served as an officer in the U.S.
Navy, where he volunteered for a one-year tour of duty in Da Nang, Vietnam.