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Sonja Hoel Perkins

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Managing Director, The Perkins Fund

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The Perkins Fund
Title
Managing Director
Role
Managing partner
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

Sonja Hoel Perkins, Managing Director of The Perkins Fund, has been investing in “people and companies that matter” for over 30 years. Considered one of the best performing and most senior professionals in venture capital, Sonja has invested in several startups that have achieved multi billion dollar valuations including: The RealReal, Acme Packet, F5 Networks and McAfee Associates. Sonja began her career at TA Associates, joined Symantec, and then spent 22 years at Menlo Ventures.

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She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Business School.Source (opens in a new tab)

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