Cyber Mentor Fund

Cyber Mentor Fund is a specialized venture capital firm established in 2021, headquartered in San Mateo, California. The fund is exclusively dedicated to investing in early-stage cybersecurity companies, focusing on the seed and early venture stages. Its unique value proposition lies in combining financial capital with deep industry expertise and mentorship, leveraging a team comprised of seasoned cybersecurity operators, former CISOs, and industry veterans. This approach aims to not only fund promising startups but also to guide them through critical development phases, offering strategic advice and network access.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on identifying and nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. With a reported fund size of $10 million, Cyber Mentor Fund targets companies that are developing innovative solutions to address the evolving threat landscape. As of early 2024, the fund has demonstrated its commitment to the sector by making approximately 11 investments across its portfolio. This relatively focused number of investments for a fund of its size suggests a hands-on approach with each portfolio company, emphasizing quality over quantity.

Cyber Mentor Fund typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $250,000 to $1,500,000, aligning with the capital needs of early-stage and seed-round companies in the cybersecurity space. These investments are designed to provide crucial early funding, enabling startups to build out their teams, develop their products, and achieve key milestones. Beyond capital, the fund's core value proposition is its "mentor" component, where its partners and advisors actively engage with founders, providing operational guidance, market insights, and connections that are vital for navigating the complex cybersecurity market and accelerating growth.