Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Bill Geary is a seasoned investment professional with over 35 years of experience in the venture capital industry. As a Partner at Flare Capital Partners, he leverages his deep expertise in healthcare technology and digital health to identify and invest in innovative companies that are transforming the industry.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Partner at Flare Capital Partners, Bill is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in early-stage healthcare technology and digital health companies. He plays a key role in the firm's investment strategy, portfolio management, and value creation initiatives. Under his leadership, Flare Capital has established a reputation as a premier investor in the healthcare technology space.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Flare Capital, Bill spent nearly 20 years as a Partner at North Bridge Venture Partners, where he led numerous successful investments in healthcare IT, medical devices, and digital health startups. Before that, he held roles as a Partner at Hambro International Equity Partners and as the CFO at Mathsoft, a software development company.
Bill began his career as a CPA at Arthur Andersen & Co., where he gained valuable experience in corporate finance and accounting. His early career experience has provided him with a well-rounded understanding of the financial and operational aspects of building and scaling successful businesses.
Academic Background
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has maintained his certification throughout his career.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare technology and digital health
- Venture capital and private equity investments
- Financial analysis and due diligence
- Portfolio management and value creation
- Strategic planning and business development
Professional Impact
Under Bill's leadership, Flare Capital has made numerous successful investments in groundbreaking healthcare technology companies, including several that have achieved significant growth and market impact. He has also been an active contributor to industry thought leadership, regularly speaking at conferences and publishing insights on the evolving healthcare technology landscape.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, deep industry expertise, and proven track record of identifying and nurturing successful healthcare technology startups, Bill Geary is a valuable asset to Flare Capital Partners and the broader healthcare innovation ecosystem.
