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Our very own Aaron Pritz dives into the fascinating world of cybersecurity for private equity-owned companies with our latest blog post! Gain valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of PE investments, exploring diverse ownership structures and investment strategies. Don't miss out—read more now! 💡 READ: https://hubs.la/Q02r2qCM0

💥 The Disruptors' Playbook: Brace yourself for impact - these 3 articles will shake up your business philosophy. Fermi ROI: Fixing the ROI rubric https://lnkd.in/gsj9FyxK In its emptiness, there is the function of a startup https://lnkd.in/gFWGYNkr How to Think About Foundation Models for Cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gijKcZYv #business #finance #strategy #volumedaily

💡 It’s time for an investor Q&A with Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures! 1️⃣ How are emerging technologies changing the landscape of data exfiltration? Modern workflows require teams to share data across multiple apps and environments every day, which creates a tremendous amount of risk. Nightfall is purpose-built for this style of work in an increasingly risky environment, which sets it apart from the competition. 2️⃣ What new attack vectors and tactics are being exploited? The perimeter is dissolving, which creates a new set of problems and potential attack vectors. Those who want to exploit businesses are acutely aware of this and will target tools outside of the traditional perimeter, like SaaS and those using generative AI, which may contain sensitive data or lead to privileged access downstream. Cyberattacks are also getting more sophisticated and use generative AI to carry out phishing attacks. 3️⃣ Why is Nightfall uniquely positioned to mitigate these risks, and what does this say about Nightfall's growth? Employees at enterprise companies want to use cutting-edge technology, but legacy security vendors weren’t built to protect distributed, modern applications that live outside a company’s perimeter. Nightfall’s approach allows enterprises to use innovative technology with peace of mind.

You may know him as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s multi-award-winning Shark Tank, but Kevin O'Leary is also a prolific entrepreneur, investor and bestselling author. He's the founder of O’Leary Financial Group; chairman of O’Leary Ventures, Beanstox, and O’Shares Investments; strategic investor WonderFi; has launched and invested in more than 80 companies in North America to date… the list goes on. And, he’s headlining the opening keynote of Vision 2024! Be sure to register for the event and tune into O'Leary's fireside chat with Abnormal president Michael DeCesare, where he'll share his outlook on the AI investment market, discuss how cybersecurity will shift as a result of AI, and explore what you can do today to take advantage of this powerful technology. Read more about what we've got in store for Vision 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e98Ufcig #Vision24 #Cybersecurity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Momentum Cyber Is Release Its 1H 2023 Cybersecurity Market Review. Key Themes In 1H 2023: - Market Slowdown Continues In 1H 2023 - AI / ML Emerges As A Hot Topic Within Security - Investors Look For Value Opportunities - Innovation Still Sparking Investment - SaaS Security & DSPM Highlight Emerging Sectors - Hot Topics At RSA Conference - Take-Private Acquisitions Continue Into 2023 - Public Markets Rebound Amid Economic Uncertainty #market #cybersecurity #startup #investments #ai

Today we’re announcing a new programme at Entrepreneur First that I’ll run this September: “def/acc” at EF. We want to fund the most ambitious founders to accelerate the technologies to make the future go well, starting with defensive AI Some of the most important companies of our generation will be those that harness AI to protect us from the threats we face - including those created or exacerbated by AI itself Founders will have better ideas than me, but I’m excited about things like agent infrastructure and security; AI-enabled cyber defence and bio-defence; tech to protect our information environment; and much more… I want to draw on the power of the Entrepreneur First model and what I’ve learned working on AI x national security over the last year to accelerate the creation of these companies How it works: we’ll curate a small cohort of exceptional builders to come together in London in July to explore ideas and co-founders. After 12 weeks, we’ll invest $250K each in the most promising ideas; there’ll then be 12 weeks in San Francisco to get ready to fundraise I’m excited to pull together an extraordinary group of speakers and advisors for this programme - starting with Reid Hoffman, who will join me next Thursday in London to launch the programme at a special event. Want to join us? Apply here at the link in the comments. More information on the programme at the link in the comments - and feel free to email me: matt at joinef dot com

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 €5𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 QuoIntelligence, a Frankfurt, Germany-based provider of an 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, has 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 €5 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. The round was led by Point Nine Capital with participation from FJ Labs, La Famiglia, and several angel investors. QuoIntelligence's platform uses AI to collect and analyze threat intelligence data from a variety of sources, including open-source intelligence, dark web forums, and social media. The platform then uses this data to identify and track emerging threats, as well as to provide insights into the motivations and tactics of threat actors. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of QuoIntelligence's platform and to expand its customer base. The company is also looking to partner with other companies in the cybersecurity industry to bring its technology to market. QuoIntelligence is a valuable tool for organizations that are looking to improve their cybersecurity posture. The company's platform is easy to use and provides organizations with the insights they need to make informed decisions about their security. #cybersecurity #threatintelligence #AI #startup #funding #seedfunding

AI, cyber security and automation are among today’s strongest growth sectors. In 2024, we expand our scope to provide financing for businesses within these megatrends.   Vinga Corporate Finance is now acting as an advisor in the current SEK 60 million bond issue for Dahlgren Capital AB.   Dahlgren Capital AB is an investment company focusing on making impact investments in technology and AI-driven companies that can capitalize on the technological growth of the next decade.   The proceeds from the Initial bond issue are intended to be mainly used for new investments in new companies and/or further investments in the current portfolio. Dahlgren Capital #vingacorporatefinance

Download our 2024 Private Equity Outlook today: https://lnkd.in/gkq-iJ6b PE leaders are navigating a transformed landscape, emphasizing data monetization's untapped potential, fortifying portfolios against evolving cyber threats, and strategically adopting AI for innovative value creation—setting the course for success amid economic uncertainties. ✍ Andy Johnson | Christina Powers | Nathan Beu | Craig Burma | Cory Chaplin | Connor Kohlenberg | Brad Haller | Trevor Ross #2024Outlook #PrivateEquity #MandA #cyberthreats #dealmaking