Brightmind Partners Fund II
◆ Fund Size
$250M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
14 companies
◆ Activity
Statusraising
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◆ Investment Thesis
Brightmind is an early-stage venture firm for cybersecurity and AI founders who need more than just a check. Built by operators and powered by custom automation, they get in the dirt with founders to turn uncommon insight into durable companies. They back the earliest stages, focusing on Seed and Series A rounds, with a deep understanding of the enterprise security landscape, aiming to build durable technology companies through operator expertise and technical rigor.
◆ About Brightmind Partners
A cybersecurity-focused venture fund targeting early-stage startups. The fund's debut closed at $250M and led Series A investments including the identity security startup SGNL.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iva Messy | — | Senior | |
| Jamie Mneimneh | — | Senior | |
| Stephen Ward | Co-founder and sole General Partner | Senior | |
| Gur Talpaz | Co-founder and former General Partner | — | |
| Sven Wollschlaeger | Founding Vice President and Investor | Mid-Level | |
| Tayler Sipperly | Founding Principal | — | |
| Taylor Cleveland | — | Mid-Level |
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◆ FAQ
What does Brightmind Partners Fund II invest in?
Brightmind Partners Fund II invests in Cybersecurity at the series-a and seed stages.
Which geographies does Brightmind Partners Fund II focus on?
Brightmind Partners Fund II focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.
What is Brightmind Partners Fund II's typical check size?
Brightmind Partners Fund II typically writes checks of from $0.3M.