Hayley Netherton

Hayley Netherton is a seasoned professional in venture capital and technology, currently serving as Principal at Independent Family Office and Limited Partner at First Close Partners since 2021. Netherton also holds the position of Lang Fund Investment Fellow at The Athena Fellowship and previously worked as an MBA Associate at Eniac Ventures. Prior experience includes a Senior Associate role at Capital Factory, where responsibilities included identifying and supporting top tech startups in Texas, and a Senior Associate position at Holtzman Partners, managing assurance and M&A due diligence projects for technology clients. Netherton's career began at EY, progressing through various roles in financial services, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Netherton holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and multiple degrees from Texas A&M University, including an MS in Entrepreneurship and a BBA in Accounting.