Hillary Cook

Hillary Cook is a Principal at Next Legacy Partners, where she focuses on venture capital fund investing across both flagship and emerging manager strategies. Her work is dedicated to democratizing access to venture capital and amplifying the impact of a diverse community through these investments. She brings extensive experience in capital allocation and LP investing, particularly in early-stage venture capital. nextlegacy+2

Before her current role, Hillary spent four years at Sapphire Ventures, where she played a crucial role in committing over $150M annually to early-stage VC funds across the US, Europe, and Israel. She was also instrumental in supporting the #OpenLP initiative, advocating for increased transparency within the venture capital ecosystem, and authored content on key industry topics such as fundraising for emerging managers, fund recycling, consumer vs. enterprise investing, and diversity in VC. nextlegacy+2

Hillary began her career as an LP at the Williams College Investment Office, where she gained foundational experience investing globally across ten asset classes from a $2.4 billion endowment. This early experience provided her with a broad understanding of investment strategies and asset allocation. nextlegacy+2

Beyond her professional career, Hillary is an active advocate for diversity and inclusion in the venture ecosystem, engaging with initiatives like All Raise and BLCK VC. She is recognized for her leadership in the venture community, including being an LP host for Emerging Manager Office Hours for Venture Forward, highlighting her commitment to mentoring and supporting the next generation of investors. ventureforward