Paladin Capital Group

Paladin Capital Group, established in 2001, is a global investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in venture capital and growth equity investments, focusing on innovative companies operating in the technology, products, and services sectors. Paladin is known for its expertise in dual-use technologies, serving both commercial and governmental markets. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes active involvement, leveraging its team's financial acumen, national security, and technical expertise to support portfolio companies across various stages and sectors. Paladin's recent funds, such as Paladin Cyber Fund and Paladin Cyber Fund II, focus on digital infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity, investing globally in advanced technologies that enable, monitor, manage, and defend critical infrastructure dependent on cyberspace.

Thomas Clute

Senior Vice President

Philip Eliot

Venture Partner

Ken Minihan

Managing Director

Michael Moniz

Managing Director

Peter O'Keefe

Venture Partner

Kenneth Pentimonti

Principal and European Manager

Francois Ruether

Vice President

Tyler Steed

Senior Associate

Michael R. Steed

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Christopher Steed

Chief Investment Officer

Katherine Thomas

Senior Associate, Investments

Mourad Yesayan

Managing Director

Past deals in GovTech

Insane Cyber

Seed Round in 2024
Insane Cyber is a specialized cybersecurity firm focusing on industrial sectors. It provides a platform that collects and analyzes data from various sources like network traffic, system logs, and user activity to protect critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. The company's automated analysis, powered by advanced algorithms and machine learning, aids in incident response and recovery. Additionally, Insane Cyber offers managed services to ensure the security of operational technology environments in industries such as energy, data centers, government, and oil and gas.

Nisos

Series B in 2022
Nisos LLC, established in 2015 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in IT consulting services focused on defense systems and software. The company offers a range of services, including cyber due diligence, threat mitigation, security operations center (SOC) development, breach remediation, and defense software development. Nisos also provides active defense technology-enabled services and products through its cybersecurity and investigation platform, addressing platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state level hacking. This platform aids clients in protecting their reputation and assets, responding to incidents, conducting valuations and diligence, and detecting and mitigating threats, enabling them to make informed decisions and defend their position in an increasingly adversarial market.

Nisos

Venture Round in 2020
Nisos LLC, established in 2015 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializes in IT consulting services focused on defense systems and software. The company offers a range of services, including cyber due diligence, threat mitigation, security operations center (SOC) development, breach remediation, and defense software development. Nisos also provides active defense technology-enabled services and products through its cybersecurity and investigation platform, addressing platform abuse, supply chain integrity, and nation-state level hacking. This platform aids clients in protecting their reputation and assets, responding to incidents, conducting valuations and diligence, and detecting and mitigating threats, enabling them to make informed decisions and defend their position in an increasingly adversarial market.

Shadow Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Shadow Networks, Inc. is a privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in security solutions for enterprise and government networks. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of services, including wireless internet, cybersecurity, web design, and hosting. Its flagship product, ShadowBox, is an appliance that creates large-scale simulated hosts and networks to enhance security without compromising actual network performance. The company focuses on developing Active Threat Deception™ solutions to address sophisticated cyber threats, particularly Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which remain undetected by many existing security measures. With a management team composed of former executives from leading networking and security firms, Shadow Networks leverages over five years of government-funded research and proven technologies deployed at the U.S. Department of Defense. This innovative approach aims to improve the detection and mitigation of complex cyber attacks, ultimately transforming the security landscape for enterprises and government agencies.

Shadow Networks

Series A in 2014
Shadow Networks, Inc. is a privately-held company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in security solutions for enterprise and government networks. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of services, including wireless internet, cybersecurity, web design, and hosting. Its flagship product, ShadowBox, is an appliance that creates large-scale simulated hosts and networks to enhance security without compromising actual network performance. The company focuses on developing Active Threat Deception™ solutions to address sophisticated cyber threats, particularly Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which remain undetected by many existing security measures. With a management team composed of former executives from leading networking and security firms, Shadow Networks leverages over five years of government-funded research and proven technologies deployed at the U.S. Department of Defense. This innovative approach aims to improve the detection and mitigation of complex cyber attacks, ultimately transforming the security landscape for enterprises and government agencies.

CyberCore Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
CyberCore Technologies LLC is a provider of information communications and technology (ICT) services, offering managed and professional services to government and commercial clients. Founded in 2000 and based in Elkridge, Maryland, the company specializes in procuring, integrating, configuring, testing, and deploying a range of ICT products and mission-critical systems. Its managed services encompass initial setup, infrastructure management, troubleshooting, and incident resolution for various devices, operating under a firm-fixed price model. The professional services include software engineering, IT service delivery, help desk support, vulnerability assessments, systems engineering, and cybersecurity. CyberCore Technologies also focuses on secure supply chain management, assisting clients in planning and executing effective technology strategies. The company maintains a strategic partnership with HP and supports numerous long-term engagements across various government departments and commercial organizations.

Neohapsis

Series B in 2010
Neohapsis specializes in providing mobile and cloud security services tailored for enterprises and government agencies. The company offers a comprehensive range of application security services, including assessments of application architecture, threat modeling, and secure software development lifecycle practices. Additionally, Neohapsis assists clients with cloud security through services such as secure cloud application deployment, compliance assessments, and infrastructure evaluations. The firm also addresses various compliance needs, including those related to data privacy standards and regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS. Beyond security services, Neohapsis provides IT risk management, governance, and mobile security solutions, ensuring clients can effectively navigate the complexities of information security in an evolving digital landscape.

Digital Bridge Communications Corp.

Series B in 2008
Founded in late 2005, DigitalBridge Communications (DBC) provides broadband wireless to small and medium-sized communities of up to 150,000 people nationwide through the new WiMAX technology standard. In June 2007, DBC launched the first commercial WiMAX system in the United States in Rexburg, Idaho. Our strong, growing business benefits from the low-capital costs of WiMAX deployments and its high subscriber self-install rates. Building on the advantages of WiMAX economics, DBC has developed a highly scalable network deployment and variable-cost based back office platform that will enable us to bring broadband to communities nationwide. DBC is also committed to working with communities and schools to make high speed services available to local residents and students. We look forward to becoming an integral part of each community that we serve. We also expect to create partnerships with universities similar to our relationship with Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. In January, 2007, Ball State University and DBC partnered to test licensed WiMAX self-install equipment. The test deployment was one of the first in the U.S. Since then, the collaboration continues to create the technical and business models needed to deliver WiMAX wireless broadband services profitably to traditionally underserved markets in Indiana and across the country.

CloudShield Technologies

Series D in 2007
CloudShield Technologies, Inc. specializes in deep packet processing (DPP) solutions that enable organizations to manage and secure network traffic effectively. Their offerings include a range of advanced platforms, such as the CloudShield CS-4000, which enhances network security by addressing vulnerabilities in standard servers, and the CloudShield PN41 module, designed for IBM BladeCenter, which provides protection against advanced malware and facilitates flexible traffic management. The CloudShield CS-2000 serves as a content processing platform that supports various simultaneous network security applications. Additionally, the company provides a trusted cyber solution orchestrator for integrating multiple security solutions, a DNS defender to mitigate specific DNS attacks, and Salient Assure6 for monitoring IPv6 traffic. Beyond its hardware and software solutions, CloudShield also offers cyber security training and application development services. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, CloudShield operates as a subsidiary of Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, LLC. Their technology supports clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, including significant federal government customers.

Neohapsis

Venture Round in 2007
Neohapsis specializes in providing mobile and cloud security services tailored for enterprises and government agencies. The company offers a comprehensive range of application security services, including assessments of application architecture, threat modeling, and secure software development lifecycle practices. Additionally, Neohapsis assists clients with cloud security through services such as secure cloud application deployment, compliance assessments, and infrastructure evaluations. The firm also addresses various compliance needs, including those related to data privacy standards and regulations like HIPAA and PCI DSS. Beyond security services, Neohapsis provides IT risk management, governance, and mobile security solutions, ensuring clients can effectively navigate the complexities of information security in an evolving digital landscape.

Application Security

Series C in 2006
Application Security, Inc. specializes in providing database security, risk, and compliance solutions for enterprises across various sectors, including government, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company offers two primary products: DBProtect, a comprehensive managed solution for database security that includes scanning, vulnerability assessment, and activity monitoring, and AppDetectivePro, a network-based tool that identifies database applications and assesses their security posture. These products help organizations uncover critical configuration errors, access control issues, and vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches or service disruptions. By extending existing data protection measures to databases, Application Security, Inc. enables organizations to enhance their security and compliance efforts. The company has established strategic partnerships with leading technology firms to bolster its offerings. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, the firm also maintains offices in North America and the United Kingdom.

VistaScape

Series E in 2005
VistaScape is a developer for government and commercial high-value asset protection. VistaScape Security Systems is changing the perspective and expectations of security solution users by replacing traditional human detection and error with consistent computer intelligence and analysis.

CounterStorm

Series B in 2005
CounterStorm, Inc. specializes in providing modular threat detection and mitigation software development kits (SDKs) tailored for security and infrastructure companies, as well as advanced government and commercial users. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, the company was previously known as System Detection, Inc. In 2008, CounterStorm became a subsidiary of Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. Its offerings enable organizations to enhance their cybersecurity measures through flexible and adaptable software solutions.

CloudShield Technologies

Series C in 2005
CloudShield Technologies, Inc. specializes in deep packet processing (DPP) solutions that enable organizations to manage and secure network traffic effectively. Their offerings include a range of advanced platforms, such as the CloudShield CS-4000, which enhances network security by addressing vulnerabilities in standard servers, and the CloudShield PN41 module, designed for IBM BladeCenter, which provides protection against advanced malware and facilitates flexible traffic management. The CloudShield CS-2000 serves as a content processing platform that supports various simultaneous network security applications. Additionally, the company provides a trusted cyber solution orchestrator for integrating multiple security solutions, a DNS defender to mitigate specific DNS attacks, and Salient Assure6 for monitoring IPv6 traffic. Beyond its hardware and software solutions, CloudShield also offers cyber security training and application development services. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, CloudShield operates as a subsidiary of Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, LLC. Their technology supports clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, including significant federal government customers.

CloudShield Technologies

Series C in 2004
CloudShield Technologies, Inc. specializes in deep packet processing (DPP) solutions that enable organizations to manage and secure network traffic effectively. Their offerings include a range of advanced platforms, such as the CloudShield CS-4000, which enhances network security by addressing vulnerabilities in standard servers, and the CloudShield PN41 module, designed for IBM BladeCenter, which provides protection against advanced malware and facilitates flexible traffic management. The CloudShield CS-2000 serves as a content processing platform that supports various simultaneous network security applications. Additionally, the company provides a trusted cyber solution orchestrator for integrating multiple security solutions, a DNS defender to mitigate specific DNS attacks, and Salient Assure6 for monitoring IPv6 traffic. Beyond its hardware and software solutions, CloudShield also offers cyber security training and application development services. Founded in 2000 and based in Sunnyvale, California, CloudShield operates as a subsidiary of Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, LLC. Their technology supports clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, including significant federal government customers.

VistaScape

Series D in 2004
VistaScape is a developer for government and commercial high-value asset protection. VistaScape Security Systems is changing the perspective and expectations of security solution users by replacing traditional human detection and error with consistent computer intelligence and analysis.

ClearCube

Series D in 2003
ClearCube Technology specializes in centralized and virtualized computing solutions, having pioneered the industry with the invention of the blade PC. The company provides a comprehensive range of specialized PCoIP desktop zero clients, which connect to optimized compute and storage host platforms tailored for different user needs, including both task-oriented and highly specialized engineering applications. ClearCube's product offerings include secure zero clients with integrated security features, designed for seamless compatibility with VMware Horizon virtualization products. Their solutions are widely adopted across various sectors, including federal agencies, healthcare, and finance, where they are valued for their ability to enhance security and reduce costs in centralization and virtualization efforts. ClearCube's commitment to meeting diverse IT requirements is further exemplified through their provision of ready-to-ship VDI endpoints and customizable hardware, ensuring optimal performance and expert support for businesses across multiple industries.
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