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| birth_name  = James W. Breyer
| birth_name  = James W. Breyer
| birth_date  = {{Birth year and month|1961|07}}
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| birth_place  = [[New Haven, Connecticut]], U.S.
| birth_place  = [[New Haven, Connecticut]], U.S.
| nationality  = American
| nationality  = American
| education    = [[Stanford University]] (BS)<br />[[Harvard University]] (MBA)
| education    = [[Stanford University]] (BS)<br />[[Harvard University]] (MBA)
| occupation  = Venture capitalist, investor
| occupation  = Venture capitalist, investor
| known_for    = Founder and CEO of [[Breyer Capital]]; early investor in [[Facebook]]
| known_for    = Founder of [[Breyer Capital]], early investor in [[Facebook]]
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'''James W. Breyer''' (born July 1961) is an American [[venture capitalist]], the founder and chief executive officer of '''Breyer Capital''', an investment and venture philanthropy firm based in Austin, Texas. He is also a former managing partner at '''[[Accel Partners]]''', one of [[Silicon Valley]]'s most prominent venture capital firms. Breyer is perhaps best known for his early investment in [[Facebook]] (now [[Meta Platforms]]), which became one of the most profitable venture capital investments in history. Over the course of his career, Breyer has invested in more than 40 companies that have either gone public or completed a merger, with several of those investments—including Facebook—returning more than 100 times their original cost.<ref name="shn">{{cite news |date=2025-10-21 |title=Austin Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Featured on Forbes Cover, Fortune Doubles to $3.8 Billion |url=https://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2025/10/21/austin-venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-featured-on-forbes-cover-fortune-doubles-to-3-8-billion/ |work=Silicon Hills News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His investment portfolio has spanned technology, healthcare, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and media. As of 2025, Breyer's fortune was estimated at approximately $3.8 billion, having roughly doubled in value in part due to successful bets in the cryptocurrency sector.<ref name="forbescover">{{cite news |last=Dolan |first=Kerry A. |date=2025-09-30 |title=Early Facebook Investor's Fortune Doubles Thanks To Crypto Bet |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2025/09/30/facebook-made-him-a-billionaire-now-this-venture-capitalist-is-back-with-another-grand-slam/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Breyer has served on numerous corporate boards, held academic posts at [[Harvard University]] and [[Stanford University]], and has been a contributor to the [[World Economic Forum]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer |url=http://www.weforum.org/contributors/jim-breyer |publisher=World Economic Forum |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''James W. Breyer''' (born July 1961) is an American [[venture capitalist]], founder and chief executive officer of [[Breyer Capital]], an investment and venture philanthropy firm headquartered in [[Austin, Texas]]. Previously a managing partner at [[Accel Partners]], one of [[Silicon Valley]]'s prominent venture capital firms, Breyer is best known for his early investment in [[Facebook]] (now [[Meta Platforms]]), which became one of the most lucrative venture capital bets in the history of the technology industry. Over the course of his career, Breyer has invested in more than 40 companies that have gone public or completed a merger, with several of those investments—including Facebook—returning more than 100 times the original cost.<ref name="shn">{{cite news |date=2025-10-21 |title=Austin Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Featured on Forbes Cover, Fortune Doubles to $3.8 Billion |url=https://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2025/10/21/austin-venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-featured-on-forbes-cover-fortune-doubles-to-3-8-billion/ |work=Silicon Hills News |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Beyond technology, Breyer has increasingly directed his investment activity toward [[artificial intelligence]], [[cryptocurrency]], and [[healthcare]], building Breyer Capital into a firm that spans multiple sectors. By 2025, his fortune had grown to an estimated $3.8 billion, roughly doubling from earlier assessments, fueled in part by successful bets in the digital assets space.<ref name="forbes-cover">{{cite news |last=Dolan |first=Kerry A. |date=2025-09-30 |title=Early Facebook Investor's Fortune Doubles Thanks To Crypto Bet |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2025/09/30/facebook-made-him-a-billionaire-now-this-venture-capitalist-is-back-with-another-grand-slam/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He has served on the boards of numerous public companies and nonprofit institutions, including the [[Harvard Corporation]], and has been a contributor to the [[World Economic Forum]].<ref name="harvard">{{cite news |date=2013-02-05 |title=Breyer elected to Harvard Corporation |url=http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/02/breyer_elected/ |work=Harvard Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="wef">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer |url=http://www.weforum.org/contributors/jim-breyer |publisher=World Economic Forum |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


James W. Breyer was born in July 1961 in [[New Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="bbw">{{cite web |title=James W. Breyer Profile |url=http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=65080&privcapId=18561&previousCapId=313055&previousTitle=Wal-Mart%20Stores%20Inc. |publisher=Bloomberg Businessweek |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Details about his parents, family background, and childhood are not extensively documented in available public sources. New Haven, home to [[Yale University]], is located in the southern part of Connecticut and has long been a center of academic and intellectual life in the northeastern United States.
James W. Breyer was born in July 1961 in [[New Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer – Executive Profile |url=http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=65080&privcapId=18561&previousCapId=313055&previousTitle=Wal-Mart%20Stores%20Inc. |publisher=Bloomberg Businessweek |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Details of his early upbringing remain largely private, though his career trajectory suggests an early interest in business, technology, and finance. Growing up during a period of rapid technological change in the United States, Breyer would later pursue studies at two of the nation's most prominent universities, laying the academic groundwork for a career that would place him at the center of the venture capital industry during its most transformative decades.
 
Breyer grew up during a period of rapid technological change in the United States, and his later career trajectory suggests an early interest in business and technology. He would go on to pursue his higher education at two of the country's most prestigious institutions, [[Stanford University]] and [[Harvard University]], positioning himself at the intersection of the technology and finance industries that would come to define the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.


== Education ==
== Education ==


Breyer earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from [[Stanford University]], where he developed an affinity for the technology ecosystem of [[Silicon Valley]].<ref name="bbw" /> He later obtained a [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) from [[Harvard Business School]].<ref name="hbs">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer |url=https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=634 |publisher=Harvard Business School Alumni |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The combination of a technical undergraduate education at Stanford and a business degree from Harvard provided Breyer with the academic grounding that would underpin his career in venture capital.
Breyer earned a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree from [[Stanford University]], where he studied in the School of Engineering.<ref name="bloomberg" /> He later maintained ties with the university, serving on the advisory board of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and as a supporter of the [[Jen-Hsun Huang]] Engineering Center.<ref name="stvp">{{cite web |title=Advisory Board |url=http://stvp.stanford.edu/about/advisory-board.html |publisher=Stanford Technology Ventures Program |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="huang">{{cite web |title=Huang Center – Pillars |url=http://engineering.stanford.edu/visit/huang-center/pillars |publisher=Stanford University School of Engineering |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Breyer maintained ties to both institutions throughout his career. At Stanford, he became involved with the [[Stanford Technology Ventures Program]] (STVP), serving on its advisory board.<ref>{{cite web |title=Advisory Board |url=http://stvp.stanford.edu/about/advisory-board.html |publisher=Stanford Technology Ventures Program |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He was also affiliated with the [[Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center]] at Stanford as one of its supporters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Huang Center Pillars |url=http://engineering.stanford.edu/visit/huang-center/pillars |publisher=Stanford University School of Engineering |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His connection to Harvard deepened substantially in 2013, when he was elected to the [[Harvard Corporation]], the university's highest governing body, becoming one of the first technology investors to serve on the centuries-old board.<ref name="harvardcorp">{{cite news |date=2013-02-01 |title=Breyer Elected to Harvard Corporation |url=http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/02/breyer_elected/ |work=Harvard Gazette |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2013-02-05 |title=Harvard Flunks Investing, Hires Accel's Jim Breyer |url=http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-05/harvard-flunks-investing-hires-accels-jim-breyer |work=Bloomberg Businessweek |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2013-02-01 |title=Accel's Jim Breyer Joins Harvard Corp |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/02/accels-jim-breyer-joins-harvard-corp.html |work=San Francisco Business Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Breyer's appointment to the Harvard Corporation was seen as reflective of the growing influence of the technology sector on traditional academic institutions. His role at Harvard drew attention in particular given the university's endowment management challenges at the time.
Following his undergraduate studies, Breyer attended [[Harvard Business School]], where he received a [[Master of Business Administration]] degree.<ref name="bloomberg" /> Harvard Business School later profiled Breyer's career as an example of venture capital leadership.<ref name="hbs">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer Profile |url=http://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/1798.html |publisher=Harvard Business School Working Knowledge |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His connection to Harvard would deepen considerably over the years, culminating in his election to the [[Harvard Corporation]], the university's highest governing body, in 2013.<ref name="harvard" />
 
He also maintained academic connections in China, serving in an advisory capacity with the [[Tsinghua University]] School of Economics and Management in Beijing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer |url=http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/portalweb/appmanager/portal/semEN?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=B1806744651267852032291 |publisher=Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Accel Partners ===
=== Accel Partners ===


Breyer spent much of his career at [[Accel Partners]], a leading [[Silicon Valley]] venture capital firm, where he rose to the position of managing partner. During his tenure at Accel, Breyer was involved in dozens of investments across the technology sector. Accel Partners, founded in 1983, became one of the most influential venture capital firms in the world, and Breyer was central to many of its most significant deals.<ref name="bbw" />
Breyer rose to prominence as a partner and later managing partner at [[Accel Partners]], one of the leading venture capital firms in [[Silicon Valley]]. During his tenure at Accel, Breyer was involved in numerous investments that shaped the technology landscape. The firm, which focused on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, provided Breyer with a platform to develop relationships with founders and executives across the technology sector.


One of Accel's strategic moves under Breyer's leadership was its expansion into the Chinese market. In 2005, Accel Partners established a presence in China, recognizing the growth potential of the country's rapidly expanding technology industry.<ref>{{cite news |date=2005-07-19 |title=Silicon Valley's Accel Partners Takes on China |url=http://www.siliconbeat.com/entries/2005/07/19/silicon_valleys_accel_partners_takes_on_china.html |work=SiliconBeat |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> This move placed the firm in a position to participate in the Chinese tech boom that followed.
One of the most consequential decisions of Breyer's career at Accel came in 2005, when the firm led a $12.7 million investment in [[Facebook]], then a nascent social networking site founded by [[Mark Zuckerberg]]. The investment proved to be one of the most profitable venture capital deals in history, earning more than 100 times the original cost when Facebook went public in 2012.<ref name="shn" /><ref name="forbes-cover" /> The Facebook investment established Breyer's reputation as one of the most successful technology investors of his generation.


==== Facebook Investment ====
Breyer's investment activities at Accel were not limited to domestic markets. In 2005, Accel Partners expanded into [[China]], reflecting Breyer's interest in the growing Chinese technology sector.<ref name="china">{{cite web |title=Silicon Valley's Accel Partners Takes on China |url=http://www.siliconbeat.com/entries/2005/07/19/silicon_valleys_accel_partners_takes_on_china.html |publisher=Silicon Beat |date=2005-07-19 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Breyer also developed ties with [[Tsinghua University]]'s School of Economics and Management in [[Beijing]].<ref name="tsinghua">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer – Tsinghua SEM |url=http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/portalweb/appmanager/portal/semEN?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=B1806744651267852032291 |publisher=Tsinghua University |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Breyer's most notable investment came in 2005, when Accel Partners led a $12.7 million [[Series A financing|Series A]] investment in [[Facebook]], the then-nascent social networking platform founded by [[Mark Zuckerberg]]. The investment valued Facebook at approximately $100 million at the time. As Facebook grew into one of the world's largest and most valuable technology companies, Breyer's stake generated returns exceeding 100 times the original investment, making it one of the most successful venture capital bets in history.<ref name="shn" /><ref name="forbescover" />
Beyond Facebook, Breyer was involved in the investment in [[Marvel Entertainment]], which yielded significant returns when [[The Walt Disney Company]] acquired Marvel in 2009.<ref name="marvel">{{cite news |date=2009-08 |title=Jim Breyer Scores Big with Marvel Acquisition |url=http://www.pehub.com/2009/08/jim-breyer-scores-big-with-marvel-acquisition/ |work=PE Hub |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Across his career, Breyer invested in more than 40 companies that eventually went public or were acquired, with many of those investments returning more than 25 times their original cost.<ref name="shn" />


Breyer served on Facebook's board of directors for several years following the investment. In April 2013, it was reported that Breyer would leave the Facebook board in June of that year.<ref>{{cite news |date=2013-04-26 |title=Jim Breyer to Leave Facebook Board in June |url=http://allthingsd.com/20130426/jim-breyer-to-leave-facebook-board-in-june/ |work=AllThingsD |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His departure from the board coincided with a broader stepping back from several corporate board positions. Around the same time, it was reported that Breyer was also leaving the boards of [[Dell]] and [[Walmart]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2013-04-01 |title=Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Is Leaving Dell, Facebook, Walmart |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-is-leaving-dell-facebook-walmart-2013-4 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Founding of Breyer Capital ===


The Facebook investment made Breyer a billionaire and established his reputation as one of the most successful venture capitalists of his generation.<ref name="forbescover" />
In 2012, Breyer founded [[Breyer Capital]], his own investment and venture philanthropy firm, marking a transition from his role at Accel Partners to an independent investment platform.<ref name="pehub-bc">{{cite news |date=2012-06 |title=Jim Breyer Goes Public: Breyer Capital |url=http://www.pehub.com/2012/06/jim-breyer-goes-public-breyer-capital/ |work=PE Hub |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> The firm was structured to allow Breyer to pursue a broader range of investments, including early-stage technology companies, growth-stage enterprises, and philanthropic initiatives.


==== Other Notable Investments at Accel ====
Breyer Capital's investment thesis has evolved over the years to reflect shifts in the technology landscape. Early investments included the digital currency firm [[Circle Internet Financial]], which raised a seed round from Accel Partners, Breyer, and [[General Catalyst Partners]].<ref name="circle">{{cite web |title=Jeremy Allaire Launches Circle Internet Financial |url=http://www.circle.com/press-releases/jeremy-allaire-launches-circle-internet-financial-9-million-series-accel-partners-jim-breyer-general-catalyst-partners/ |publisher=Circle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> This early bet on digital assets foreshadowed Breyer's later, more substantial investments in the cryptocurrency sector.


Beyond Facebook, Breyer was involved in numerous other investments during his time at Accel Partners. In 2009, Breyer realized significant returns from the [[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney Company's]] acquisition of [[Marvel Entertainment]], in which Accel had held a stake.<ref>{{cite news |date=2009-08-01 |title=Jim Breyer Scores Big with Marvel Acquisition |url=http://www.pehub.com/2009/08/jim-breyer-scores-big-with-marvel-acquisition/ |work=PE Hub |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Breyer also invested in [[Circle (company)|Circle Internet Financial]], a digital payments and cryptocurrency company founded by [[Jeremy Allaire]]. Circle's Series A funding round included participation from Accel Partners, Breyer, and [[General Catalyst Partners]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeremy Allaire Launches Circle Internet Financial |url=http://www.circle.com/press-releases/jeremy-allaire-launches-circle-internet-financial-9-million-series-accel-partners-jim-breyer-general-catalyst-partners/ |publisher=Circle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
By 2025, Breyer Capital had become increasingly focused on three major areas: [[artificial intelligence]], [[cryptocurrency]] and digital assets, and [[healthcare]]. The firm's cryptocurrency investments proved particularly lucrative, contributing significantly to the near-doubling of Breyer's personal fortune. Forbes reported in September 2025 that Breyer's net worth had risen to approximately $3.8 billion, attributing much of the growth to gains in the digital assets space.<ref name="forbes-cover" /> A Forbes cover story profiled Breyer's resurgence, noting that his two sons had become partners in the firm.<ref name="shn" /><ref name="forbes-cover" />


Breyer invested in more than 40 companies that ultimately went public or completed mergers, with many of those investments returning more than 25 times their original cost.<ref name="shn" />
=== Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Investments ===


=== Breyer Capital ===
In the mid-2020s, Breyer Capital significantly expanded its focus on artificial intelligence and healthcare. In April 2025, the firm named Morgan Cheatham, a physician-venture capitalist, as Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences, signaling a strategic commitment to the intersection of AI and medicine.<ref name="cheatham">{{cite news |last=Valloppillil |first=Sindhy |date=2025-04-24 |title=Exclusive: Physician-venture capitalist Morgan Cheatham joins Jim Breyer to lead healthcare and AI strategy |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhyavalloppillil/2025/04/24/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-taps-morgan-cheatham-to-drive-the-future-of-healthcare-and-life-sciences/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In December 2025, the firm further expanded its healthcare team with the appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor.<ref name="bostwick">{{cite news |date=2025-12-19 |title=Breyer Capital Expands Healthcare & Life Sciences Team With Appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219213610/en/Breyer-Capital-Expands-Healthcare-Life-Sciences-Team-With-Appointment-of-Dr.-Bret-Bostwick-as-Venture-Advisor |work=Business Wire |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In 2012, Breyer founded '''Breyer Capital''', an investment and venture philanthropy firm, marking his transition from his longtime role at Accel Partners to leading his own firm.<ref name="pehub">{{cite news |date=2012-06-01 |title=Jim Breyer Goes Public: Breyer Capital |url=http://www.pehub.com/2012/06/jim-breyer-goes-public-breyer-capital/ |work=PE Hub |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Breyer Capital was structured to invest across a range of sectors and stages, with a focus on backing entrepreneurs building companies with significant potential for impact.
Among the healthcare ventures Breyer backed was Harbor Health, a startup cofounded by Dr. Clay Johnston, who had previously led [[Michael Dell]]'s namesake medical school. Harbor Health raised $130 million from investors including Breyer and Dell.<ref name="harbor">{{cite news |date=2025-10-30 |title=This doctor raised $130 million from Michael Dell, Jim Breyer and others to try to fix health care |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/michael-dell-jim-breyer-back-startup-harbor-health.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


As of 2025, Breyer Capital was headquartered in Austin, Texas, reflecting a broader migration of technology investors and companies to the state.<ref name="shn" /> The firm operates with Breyer's two sons as partners, according to a 2025 Forbes profile.<ref name="forbescover" />
In the AI sector more broadly, Breyer participated in the $30 million angel funding round for Circuit Holdings, a startup founded by Tyson Tuttle that develops an AI platform for manufacturers and service companies.<ref name="circuit">{{cite news |date=2026-02-18 |title=Tyson Tuttle's new AI startup, Circuit, raises $30M from angel investors |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2026/02/18/austin-startup-circuit-raises-millions.html |work=The Business Journals |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare ====
In a September 2025 interview with Forbes, Breyer discussed his views on [[digital currency]] and the [[artificial intelligence]] revolution, framing both as defining themes of the current investment era.<ref name="forbes-video">{{cite news |date=2025-09-29 |title=Billionaire VC Jim Breyer On Digital Money And The AI Revolution |url=https://www.forbes.com/video/112022b0-a4e4-4fb0-a026-b49739ae30aa/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-on-digital-money-and-the-ai-revolution/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In more recent years, Breyer Capital has placed increasing emphasis on investments at the intersection of [[artificial intelligence]] and [[healthcare]]. In April 2025, the firm appointed Morgan Cheatham, a physician-venture capitalist, as Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences, signaling a strategic commitment to the healthcare sector.<ref>{{cite news |last=Valloppillil |first=Sindhya |date=2025-04-24 |title=Exclusive: Physician-venture capitalist Morgan Cheatham joins Jim Breyer to lead healthcare and AI strategy |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhyavalloppillil/2025/04/24/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-taps-morgan-cheatham-to-drive-the-future-of-healthcare-and-life-sciences/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> In December 2025, Breyer Capital further expanded its healthcare team with the appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Breyer Capital Expands Healthcare & Life Sciences Team With Appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219213610/en/Breyer-Capital-Expands-Healthcare-Life-Sciences-Team-With-Appointment-of-Dr.-Bret-Bostwick-as-Venture-Advisor |publisher=Business Wire |date=2025-12-19 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Corporate Board Service ===


Breyer Capital participated in the funding of Harbor Health, a healthcare startup co-founded by Dr. Clay Johnston, who had previously led [[Michael Dell]]'s namesake medical school. Harbor Health raised $130 million from investors including Breyer and Dell.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-10-30 |title=This doctor raised $130 million from Michael Dell, Jim Breyer and others to try to fix health care |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/michael-dell-jim-breyer-back-startup-harbor-health.html |work=CNBC |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Throughout his career, Breyer has served on the boards of directors of multiple major corporations. He served on the board of [[Facebook]] (now Meta Platforms) but announced his departure from the board in 2013.<ref name="atd">{{cite news |date=2013-04-26 |title=Jim Breyer to Leave Facebook Board in June |url=http://allthingsd.com/20130426/jim-breyer-to-leave-facebook-board-in-june/ |work=All Things Digital |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> That same year, Breyer also stepped down from the boards of [[Dell Inc.]] and [[Walmart]].<ref name="bi-boards">{{cite news |date=2013-04 |title=Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Is Leaving Dell, Facebook, Walmart |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-is-leaving-dell-facebook-walmart-2013-4 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He served on the board of [[21st Century Fox]].<ref name="21cf">{{cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=http://www.21cf.com/Management/BoardofDirectors/ |publisher=21st Century Fox |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


In February 2026, Breyer was reported to be among the prominent angel investors in Circuit Holdings, a startup founded by Tyson Tuttle that raised $30 million to expand its AI platform aimed at helping manufacturers and service providers.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-18 |title=Tyson Tuttle's new AI startup, Circuit, raises $30M from angel investors |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2026/02/18/austin-startup-circuit-raises-millions.html |work=The Business Journals |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Breyer has also been involved in corporate governance networks, including participation in the Lead Director Network, a peer exchange forum for lead directors and presiding directors of public company boards.<ref name="ldn">{{cite web |title=Lead Director Network |url=http://www.tapestrynetworks.com/initiatives/corporate-governance/lead-director-network.cfm |publisher=Tapestry Networks |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


==== Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets ====
=== Nonprofit and Academic Involvement ===


Breyer's investments extended into the [[cryptocurrency]] and [[blockchain]] space. His early investment in Circle Internet Financial positioned him in the digital currency ecosystem well before it reached mainstream adoption.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeremy Allaire Launches Circle Internet Financial |url=http://www.circle.com/press-releases/jeremy-allaire-launches-circle-internet-financial-9-million-series-accel-partners-jim-breyer-general-catalyst-partners/ |publisher=Circle |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> By 2025, Breyer's cryptocurrency-related investments contributed significantly to the near-doubling of his fortune, which grew to approximately $3.8 billion.<ref name="forbescover" /> In a 2025 interview with Forbes, Breyer discussed the relationship between digital money and the AI revolution, reflecting his investment thesis linking the two sectors.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-09-29 |title=Billionaire VC Jim Breyer On Digital Money And The AI Revolution |url=https://www.forbes.com/video/112022b0-a4e4-4fb0-a026-b49739ae30aa/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-on-digital-money-and-the-ai-revolution/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
In February 2013, Breyer was elected to the [[Harvard Corporation]], the senior governing board of [[Harvard University]], making him one of a small number of individuals to serve in that role. The appointment came at a time when the university's endowment management had drawn scrutiny, and Breyer's investment expertise was noted as a valuable addition to the board.<ref name="harvard" /><ref name="bw-harvard">{{cite news |date=2013-02-05 |title=Harvard Flunks Investing, Hires Accel's Jim Breyer |url=http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-05/harvard-flunks-investing-hires-accels-jim-breyer |work=Bloomberg Businessweek |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="bj-harvard">{{cite news |date=2013-02 |title=Accel's Jim Breyer Joins Harvard Corp. |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/02/accels-jim-breyer-joins-harvard-corp.html |work=San Francisco Business Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His alumni profile at Harvard Business School further documented his career and contributions to the university.<ref name="hbs-alumni">{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer Alumni Story |url=https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=634 |publisher=Harvard Business School Alumni |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Corporate Board Service ===
At Stanford, Breyer served on the advisory board of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and contributed to the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, reflecting his ongoing ties to the university where he earned his undergraduate degree.<ref name="stvp" /><ref name="huang" />


Throughout his career, Breyer served on the boards of directors of several major corporations. In addition to his role on Facebook's board, he served on the boards of [[Dell Inc.]] and [[Walmart|Walmart Stores, Inc.]].<ref>{{cite news |date=2013-04-01 |title=Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Is Leaving Dell, Facebook, Walmart |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-is-leaving-dell-facebook-walmart-2013-4 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He also served on the board of [[21st Century Fox]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=http://www.21cf.com/Management/BoardofDirectors/ |publisher=21st Century Fox |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Breyer has been a contributor to the [[World Economic Forum]], participating in discussions on technology, investment, and global economic issues.<ref name="wef" /> He was also listed as a supporter of [[FWD.us]], the immigration reform advocacy group founded by technology leaders.<ref name="fwd">{{cite web |title=Our Supporters |url=http://fwd.us/our_supporters |publisher=FWD.us |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
 
Breyer was involved in corporate governance networks, participating in the Tapestry Networks Lead Director Network, a forum for lead directors and governance professionals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lead Director Network |url=http://www.tapestrynetworks.com/initiatives/corporate-governance/lead-director-network.cfm |publisher=Tapestry Networks |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He stepped down from many of his public company board positions around 2013, a period during which he also joined the Harvard Corporation and increased his focus on Breyer Capital.<ref name="harvardcorp" />
 
=== Political and Social Engagement ===
 
Breyer was listed among the supporters of [[FWD.us]], a political advocacy group focused on immigration reform founded by technology leaders including Mark Zuckerberg.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Supporters |url=http://fwd.us/our_supporters |publisher=FWD.us |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Breyer was married to Susan Z. Breyer; the couple divorced in 2004. In 2012, he married [[Angela Chao]], a shipping executive and the sister of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation [[Elaine Chao]]. Angela Chao died in 2024.<ref name="forbescover" />
Breyer was married to Susan Z. Breyer; the couple divorced in 2004. He married [[Angela Chao]], a businesswoman and the sister of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation [[Elaine Chao]], in 2012. Angela Chao died in 2024.<ref name="forbes-cover" />


Breyer has at least two sons who, as of 2025, serve as partners at Breyer Capital.<ref name="forbescover" /> One of his sons, Daniel Breyer, published a debut novel in 2025 titled ''Smokebirds'', which was described as a satirical examination of growing up in a world of wealth and privilege. The novel drew media attention for its autobiographical elements and its critique of the culture surrounding Silicon Valley affluence.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-04-07 |title=Silicon Valley 'nepo baby' publishes scathing first novel about growing up rich |url=https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/07/jim-breyer-son-daniel-breyer-novel-smokebirds/ |work=The San Francisco Standard |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Breyer has sons who have become involved in his investment activities. By 2025, Forbes reported that his two sons had become partners at Breyer Capital.<ref name="forbes-cover" /> One of his sons, Daniel Breyer, published a debut novel in 2025 titled ''Smokebirds'', described as a work of fiction that drew on experiences of growing up in a wealthy Silicon Valley family.<ref name="daniel">{{cite news |date=2025-04-07 |title=Silicon Valley 'nepo baby' publishes scathing first novel about growing up rich |url=https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/07/jim-breyer-son-daniel-breyer-novel-smokebirds/ |work=The San Francisco Standard |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Breyer relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to Austin, Texas, joining a notable trend of technology industry figures moving to the state.<ref name="shn" />
Breyer is based in [[Austin, Texas]], where Breyer Capital is headquartered.<ref name="shn" />


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Breyer has been recognized as one of the most successful venture capitalists in the United States. He has appeared on the '''Forbes Midas List''', which ranks the top dealmakers in venture capital and technology investing. In the 2021 Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans, Breyer was ranked number 389. By October 2025, Forbes estimated his fortune had grown to approximately $3.8 billion, largely driven by gains in his cryptocurrency investments, and he was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine.<ref name="shn" /><ref name="forbescover" />
Breyer has received recognition throughout his career for his investment record. He has appeared on the [[Forbes Midas List]], which ranks the top technology investors, and on the [[Forbes 400]] list of the wealthiest Americans. On the Forbes 2021 list of the 400 richest Americans, he was ranked number 389. By 2025, his estimated net worth had grown to approximately $3.8 billion, and he was featured on the cover of [[Forbes]] magazine in a profile examining his investment in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.<ref name="shn" /><ref name="forbes-cover" />
 
Breyer's election to the Harvard Corporation in 2013 was itself a form of recognition, reflecting his stature in both the business and academic communities. The Harvard Corporation, formally known as the President and Fellows of Harvard College, is the older of Harvard's two governing boards and one of the most prestigious governance positions in American higher education.<ref name="harvardcorp" />
 
His investment track record—particularly the Facebook investment—has been frequently cited in media coverage as one of the defining venture capital deals of the early 21st century. A 2013 [[Harvard Business School]] case study examined Breyer's career and investment philosophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer Case Study |url=http://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/1798.html |publisher=Harvard Business School Working Knowledge |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Breyer has also been recognized for his contributions to the [[World Economic Forum]], where he has served as a contributor, participating in discussions on technology, investment, and global economic policy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jim Breyer |url=http://www.weforum.org/contributors/jim-breyer |publisher=World Economic Forum |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
His election to the Harvard Corporation in 2013 was noted as a significant institutional honor, placing him on the governing body of one of the oldest and most prominent universities in the world.<ref name="harvard" /><ref name="bw-harvard" /> His advisory roles at Stanford and contributions to the World Economic Forum further reflected his standing in the technology and financial communities.<ref name="stvp" /><ref name="wef" />


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Jim Breyer's career has spanned a transformative period in the technology industry, from the rise of the internet in the 1990s through the emergence of social media, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency as dominant forces in the global economy. His investment in Facebook remains a landmark in venture capital history, illustrative of how a single early-stage bet can generate extraordinary returns and reshape an investor's career trajectory.
Breyer's career is defined in large part by the Facebook investment, which became a touchstone example of venture capital's potential to generate extraordinary returns. The deal, executed while Breyer was at Accel Partners, demonstrated the value of early-stage investment in social networking and internet platforms during a period when such businesses were still considered speculative by many institutional investors.


Beyond individual investments, Breyer's career reflects the evolving role of venture capitalists as figures who operate not only in finance but also in corporate governance, academic leadership, and policy advocacy. His service on the boards of companies such as Facebook, Dell, Walmart, and 21st Century Fox placed him at the nexus of technology, retail, and media industries. His election to the Harvard Corporation demonstrated the increasing influence of the technology sector on traditional institutions of American life.
Beyond Facebook, Breyer's track record of investing in more than 40 companies that reached public markets or were acquired through mergers established him as one of the more prolific venture investors of his era. His later pivot toward artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and healthcare through Breyer Capital reflected broader shifts in the technology investment landscape, as venture capital moved beyond traditional software and internet companies into sectors with significant regulatory and scientific complexity.


Through Breyer Capital, Breyer has continued to invest in emerging technology sectors, with a particular focus in recent years on the convergence of artificial intelligence and healthcare, as well as on digital assets and cryptocurrency. The firm's expansion of its healthcare and life sciences team in 2025 suggests a strategic direction aimed at applying technology-driven investment principles to one of the economy's largest and most complex sectors.<ref>{{cite news |last=Valloppillil |first=Sindhya |date=2025-04-24 |title=Exclusive: Physician-venture capitalist Morgan Cheatham joins Jim Breyer to lead healthcare and AI strategy |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhyavalloppillil/2025/04/24/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-taps-morgan-cheatham-to-drive-the-future-of-healthcare-and-life-sciences/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
The evolution of Breyer Capital into a family enterprise, with his sons joining as partners, represented a relatively unusual model in the venture capital industry, where firms are more commonly structured around professional partnerships rather than family ties.<ref name="forbes-cover" /> The firm's expansion into healthcare and life sciences, marked by senior hires in 2025, positioned Breyer Capital at the intersection of two of the most active areas of venture investment in the mid-2020s.<ref name="cheatham" /><ref name="bostwick" />


Breyer's transition from Accel Partners to his own firm, and his relocation from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, mirror broader trends in the American technology industry—the rise of the individual investor-operator and the geographic dispersion of technology capital away from its traditional Bay Area base.
Breyer's service on corporate boards—including those of Facebook, Dell, Walmart, and 21st Century Fox—and on the Harvard Corporation reflected a career that extended well beyond the typical scope of venture capital, encompassing corporate governance, academic leadership, and public policy engagement.


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Jim Breyer
BornJames W. Breyer
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BirthplaceNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationVenture capitalist, investor
Known forFounder of Breyer Capital, early investor in Facebook
EducationStanford University (BS)
Harvard University (MBA)
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AwardsForbes Midas List

James W. Breyer (born July 1961) is an American venture capitalist, founder and chief executive officer of Breyer Capital, an investment and venture philanthropy firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Previously a managing partner at Accel Partners, one of Silicon Valley's prominent venture capital firms, Breyer is best known for his early investment in Facebook (now Meta Platforms), which became one of the most lucrative venture capital bets in the history of the technology industry. Over the course of his career, Breyer has invested in more than 40 companies that have gone public or completed a merger, with several of those investments—including Facebook—returning more than 100 times the original cost.[1] Beyond technology, Breyer has increasingly directed his investment activity toward artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and healthcare, building Breyer Capital into a firm that spans multiple sectors. By 2025, his fortune had grown to an estimated $3.8 billion, roughly doubling from earlier assessments, fueled in part by successful bets in the digital assets space.[2] He has served on the boards of numerous public companies and nonprofit institutions, including the Harvard Corporation, and has been a contributor to the World Economic Forum.[3][4]

Early Life

James W. Breyer was born in July 1961 in New Haven, Connecticut.[5] Details of his early upbringing remain largely private, though his career trajectory suggests an early interest in business, technology, and finance. Growing up during a period of rapid technological change in the United States, Breyer would later pursue studies at two of the nation's most prominent universities, laying the academic groundwork for a career that would place him at the center of the venture capital industry during its most transformative decades.

Education

Breyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University, where he studied in the School of Engineering.[5] He later maintained ties with the university, serving on the advisory board of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and as a supporter of the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center.[6][7]

Following his undergraduate studies, Breyer attended Harvard Business School, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree.[5] Harvard Business School later profiled Breyer's career as an example of venture capital leadership.[8] His connection to Harvard would deepen considerably over the years, culminating in his election to the Harvard Corporation, the university's highest governing body, in 2013.[3]

Career

Accel Partners

Breyer rose to prominence as a partner and later managing partner at Accel Partners, one of the leading venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. During his tenure at Accel, Breyer was involved in numerous investments that shaped the technology landscape. The firm, which focused on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, provided Breyer with a platform to develop relationships with founders and executives across the technology sector.

One of the most consequential decisions of Breyer's career at Accel came in 2005, when the firm led a $12.7 million investment in Facebook, then a nascent social networking site founded by Mark Zuckerberg. The investment proved to be one of the most profitable venture capital deals in history, earning more than 100 times the original cost when Facebook went public in 2012.[1][2] The Facebook investment established Breyer's reputation as one of the most successful technology investors of his generation.

Breyer's investment activities at Accel were not limited to domestic markets. In 2005, Accel Partners expanded into China, reflecting Breyer's interest in the growing Chinese technology sector.[9] Breyer also developed ties with Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management in Beijing.[10]

Beyond Facebook, Breyer was involved in the investment in Marvel Entertainment, which yielded significant returns when The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel in 2009.[11] Across his career, Breyer invested in more than 40 companies that eventually went public or were acquired, with many of those investments returning more than 25 times their original cost.[1]

Founding of Breyer Capital

In 2012, Breyer founded Breyer Capital, his own investment and venture philanthropy firm, marking a transition from his role at Accel Partners to an independent investment platform.[12] The firm was structured to allow Breyer to pursue a broader range of investments, including early-stage technology companies, growth-stage enterprises, and philanthropic initiatives.

Breyer Capital's investment thesis has evolved over the years to reflect shifts in the technology landscape. Early investments included the digital currency firm Circle Internet Financial, which raised a seed round from Accel Partners, Breyer, and General Catalyst Partners.[13] This early bet on digital assets foreshadowed Breyer's later, more substantial investments in the cryptocurrency sector.

By 2025, Breyer Capital had become increasingly focused on three major areas: artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and digital assets, and healthcare. The firm's cryptocurrency investments proved particularly lucrative, contributing significantly to the near-doubling of Breyer's personal fortune. Forbes reported in September 2025 that Breyer's net worth had risen to approximately $3.8 billion, attributing much of the growth to gains in the digital assets space.[2] A Forbes cover story profiled Breyer's resurgence, noting that his two sons had become partners in the firm.[1][2]

Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare Investments

In the mid-2020s, Breyer Capital significantly expanded its focus on artificial intelligence and healthcare. In April 2025, the firm named Morgan Cheatham, a physician-venture capitalist, as Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences, signaling a strategic commitment to the intersection of AI and medicine.[14] In December 2025, the firm further expanded its healthcare team with the appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor.[15]

Among the healthcare ventures Breyer backed was Harbor Health, a startup cofounded by Dr. Clay Johnston, who had previously led Michael Dell's namesake medical school. Harbor Health raised $130 million from investors including Breyer and Dell.[16]

In the AI sector more broadly, Breyer participated in the $30 million angel funding round for Circuit Holdings, a startup founded by Tyson Tuttle that develops an AI platform for manufacturers and service companies.[17]

In a September 2025 interview with Forbes, Breyer discussed his views on digital currency and the artificial intelligence revolution, framing both as defining themes of the current investment era.[18]

Corporate Board Service

Throughout his career, Breyer has served on the boards of directors of multiple major corporations. He served on the board of Facebook (now Meta Platforms) but announced his departure from the board in 2013.[19] That same year, Breyer also stepped down from the boards of Dell Inc. and Walmart.[20] He served on the board of 21st Century Fox.[21]

Breyer has also been involved in corporate governance networks, including participation in the Lead Director Network, a peer exchange forum for lead directors and presiding directors of public company boards.[22]

Nonprofit and Academic Involvement

In February 2013, Breyer was elected to the Harvard Corporation, the senior governing board of Harvard University, making him one of a small number of individuals to serve in that role. The appointment came at a time when the university's endowment management had drawn scrutiny, and Breyer's investment expertise was noted as a valuable addition to the board.[3][23][24] His alumni profile at Harvard Business School further documented his career and contributions to the university.[25]

At Stanford, Breyer served on the advisory board of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and contributed to the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, reflecting his ongoing ties to the university where he earned his undergraduate degree.[6][7]

Breyer has been a contributor to the World Economic Forum, participating in discussions on technology, investment, and global economic issues.[4] He was also listed as a supporter of FWD.us, the immigration reform advocacy group founded by technology leaders.[26]

Personal Life

Breyer was married to Susan Z. Breyer; the couple divorced in 2004. He married Angela Chao, a businesswoman and the sister of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, in 2012. Angela Chao died in 2024.[2]

Breyer has sons who have become involved in his investment activities. By 2025, Forbes reported that his two sons had become partners at Breyer Capital.[2] One of his sons, Daniel Breyer, published a debut novel in 2025 titled Smokebirds, described as a work of fiction that drew on experiences of growing up in a wealthy Silicon Valley family.[27]

Breyer is based in Austin, Texas, where Breyer Capital is headquartered.[1]

Recognition

Breyer has received recognition throughout his career for his investment record. He has appeared on the Forbes Midas List, which ranks the top technology investors, and on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans. On the Forbes 2021 list of the 400 richest Americans, he was ranked number 389. By 2025, his estimated net worth had grown to approximately $3.8 billion, and he was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine in a profile examining his investment in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.[1][2]

His election to the Harvard Corporation in 2013 was noted as a significant institutional honor, placing him on the governing body of one of the oldest and most prominent universities in the world.[3][23] His advisory roles at Stanford and contributions to the World Economic Forum further reflected his standing in the technology and financial communities.[6][4]

Legacy

Breyer's career is defined in large part by the Facebook investment, which became a touchstone example of venture capital's potential to generate extraordinary returns. The deal, executed while Breyer was at Accel Partners, demonstrated the value of early-stage investment in social networking and internet platforms during a period when such businesses were still considered speculative by many institutional investors.

Beyond Facebook, Breyer's track record of investing in more than 40 companies that reached public markets or were acquired through mergers established him as one of the more prolific venture investors of his era. His later pivot toward artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and healthcare through Breyer Capital reflected broader shifts in the technology investment landscape, as venture capital moved beyond traditional software and internet companies into sectors with significant regulatory and scientific complexity.

The evolution of Breyer Capital into a family enterprise, with his sons joining as partners, represented a relatively unusual model in the venture capital industry, where firms are more commonly structured around professional partnerships rather than family ties.[2] The firm's expansion into healthcare and life sciences, marked by senior hires in 2025, positioned Breyer Capital at the intersection of two of the most active areas of venture investment in the mid-2020s.[14][15]

Breyer's service on corporate boards—including those of Facebook, Dell, Walmart, and 21st Century Fox—and on the Harvard Corporation reflected a career that extended well beyond the typical scope of venture capital, encompassing corporate governance, academic leadership, and public policy engagement.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Austin Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Featured on Forbes Cover, Fortune Doubles to $3.8 Billion".Silicon Hills News.2025-10-21.https://www.siliconhillsnews.com/2025/10/21/austin-venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-featured-on-forbes-cover-fortune-doubles-to-3-8-billion/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 DolanKerry A.Kerry A."Early Facebook Investor's Fortune Doubles Thanks To Crypto Bet".Forbes.2025-09-30.https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2025/09/30/facebook-made-him-a-billionaire-now-this-venture-capitalist-is-back-with-another-grand-slam/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Breyer elected to Harvard Corporation".Harvard Gazette.2013-02-05.http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/02/breyer_elected/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Jim Breyer".World Economic Forum.http://www.weforum.org/contributors/jim-breyer.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Jim Breyer – Executive Profile".Bloomberg Businessweek.http://investing.businessweek.com/businessweek/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=65080&privcapId=18561&previousCapId=313055&previousTitle=Wal-Mart%20Stores%20Inc..Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Advisory Board".Stanford Technology Ventures Program.http://stvp.stanford.edu/about/advisory-board.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Huang Center – Pillars".Stanford University School of Engineering.http://engineering.stanford.edu/visit/huang-center/pillars.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Jim Breyer Profile".Harvard Business School Working Knowledge.http://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/1798.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ "Silicon Valley's Accel Partners Takes on China".Silicon Beat.2005-07-19.http://www.siliconbeat.com/entries/2005/07/19/silicon_valleys_accel_partners_takes_on_china.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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  11. ↑ "Jim Breyer Scores Big with Marvel Acquisition".PE Hub.2009-08.http://www.pehub.com/2009/08/jim-breyer-scores-big-with-marvel-acquisition/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Jim Breyer Goes Public: Breyer Capital".PE Hub.2012-06.http://www.pehub.com/2012/06/jim-breyer-goes-public-breyer-capital/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Jeremy Allaire Launches Circle Internet Financial".Circle.http://www.circle.com/press-releases/jeremy-allaire-launches-circle-internet-financial-9-million-series-accel-partners-jim-breyer-general-catalyst-partners/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 ValloppillilSindhySindhy"Exclusive: Physician-venture capitalist Morgan Cheatham joins Jim Breyer to lead healthcare and AI strategy".Forbes.2025-04-24.https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindhyavalloppillil/2025/04/24/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-taps-morgan-cheatham-to-drive-the-future-of-healthcare-and-life-sciences/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Breyer Capital Expands Healthcare & Life Sciences Team With Appointment of Dr. Bret Bostwick as Venture Advisor".Business Wire.2025-12-19.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219213610/en/Breyer-Capital-Expands-Healthcare-Life-Sciences-Team-With-Appointment-of-Dr.-Bret-Bostwick-as-Venture-Advisor.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "This doctor raised $130 million from Michael Dell, Jim Breyer and others to try to fix health care".CNBC.2025-10-30.https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/michael-dell-jim-breyer-back-startup-harbor-health.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ "Tyson Tuttle's new AI startup, Circuit, raises $30M from angel investors".The Business Journals.2026-02-18.https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2026/02/18/austin-startup-circuit-raises-millions.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ "Billionaire VC Jim Breyer On Digital Money And The AI Revolution".Forbes.2025-09-29.https://www.forbes.com/video/112022b0-a4e4-4fb0-a026-b49739ae30aa/billionaire-vc-jim-breyer-on-digital-money-and-the-ai-revolution/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  19. ↑ "Jim Breyer to Leave Facebook Board in June".All Things Digital.2013-04-26.http://allthingsd.com/20130426/jim-breyer-to-leave-facebook-board-in-june/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  20. ↑ "Venture Capitalist Jim Breyer Is Leaving Dell, Facebook, Walmart".Business Insider.2013-04.http://www.businessinsider.com/venture-capitalist-jim-breyer-is-leaving-dell-facebook-walmart-2013-4.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  21. ↑ "Board of Directors".21st Century Fox.http://www.21cf.com/Management/BoardofDirectors/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  22. ↑ "Lead Director Network".Tapestry Networks.http://www.tapestrynetworks.com/initiatives/corporate-governance/lead-director-network.cfm.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Harvard Flunks Investing, Hires Accel's Jim Breyer".Bloomberg Businessweek.2013-02-05.http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-02-05/harvard-flunks-investing-hires-accels-jim-breyer.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  24. ↑ "Accel's Jim Breyer Joins Harvard Corp.".San Francisco Business Times.2013-02.http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/02/accels-jim-breyer-joins-harvard-corp.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  25. ↑ "Jim Breyer Alumni Story".Harvard Business School Alumni.https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=634.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  26. ↑ "Our Supporters".FWD.us.http://fwd.us/our_supporters.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  27. ↑ "Silicon Valley 'nepo baby' publishes scathing first novel about growing up rich".The San Francisco Standard.2025-04-07.https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/07/jim-breyer-son-daniel-breyer-novel-smokebirds/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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