Paladin Capital Group

Fantastic to see Paladin-backed Decentriq recognised as one of “Europe’s hottest startups” by WIRED! Swiss startup Decentriq provides secure data clean rooms that allow partners to collaborate and analyze data, in a safe environment backed by advanced privacy technologies like confidential computing. Congrats to Maximilian Groth, Stefan Deml & team on this great recognition of their mission. See the list here: https://lnkd.in/gTWnUHix

We’re excited to announce that Paladin has led a $7.6M investment in Irish data science and AI development platform, Zerve. The startup based in Tipperary, Ireland, is focused on unlocking the potential of AI and data science through its unique, developer-centric platform. Launched earlier this year, the platform simplifies the building, managing and deployment of data and AI models, reducing cycle times by at least 9X, ensuring that organizations can build and see the results of their data science efforts faster. Currently, many data science projects fail to have the desired impact due to tangible gaps between those who develop the models and those who deploy the models. This handover inefficiency is exacerbated by the lack of much-needed features such as version and dependency management, real-time collaboration, and enterprise features that are absent from existing alternatives. Kenneth Pentimonti, Managing Director, Paladin Capital Group said: “The limitations of current solutions have placed a big barrier in front of innovation at organizations seeking to realise the potential of data science and AI. Zerve’s intuitive platform can release that potential and improve the safety and reliability of the software ultimately deployed. With spend on AI at $33Bn in 2023 in Europe alone, growing 30% per year, we are hugely excited about Zerve’s prospects.” Congratulations to co-founders Phily Hayes, Jason Hillary and Greg Michaelson, and the whole Zerve AI team. https://lnkd.in/eVJGgcnB #investing #AI #datascience #mlops

Today, portfolio company Secure Code Warrior released a new analysis in collaboration with the Paladin Global Institute highlighting the need for Secure-by-Design (SBD) developer upskilling. These findings suggest that critical infrastructure industries like financial services, healthcare, and IT have made progress in advancing SBD initiatives.   Nonetheless, developer skills benchmarks must be in place to ensure that organizations meet industry standards. Secure Code Warrior’s analysis, based on insights from over 20 million data points and more than 250,000 developers around the world, underscores the need to establish these baseline cybersecurity strategies. The Paladin Global Institute is proud to collaborate with Secure Code Warrior as they lead the charge to strengthen our nation's critical infrastructure. Read more about the analysis, including insights from Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden and Paladin Strategic Advisor Chris Inglis: https://bit.ly/4f0DH7h

Join Paladin Managing Director Ken Pentimonti to discuss how to increase the number of ‘unicorns’ in Europe, drawing on his two decades of experience investing in cyber and deep tech startups, at the 0100 Conference, 28-30 October 2024.    The private equity and venture capital conference in Milan will gather LPs and GPs from Europe, MENA, and North America, interested in the Mediterranean region.     Kenneth Pentimonti will be joined by Nicholas Stocks, White Star Capital, Ash Arora from LocalGlobe, Heartcore Capital’s Yacine Ghalim and Aman Ghei, Finch Capital.    Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dyVrxFt8 #investing #venturecapital #cybersecurity

Today, Paladin portfolio company Expel announced that cybersecurity leader Kevin Mandia has joined its board of directors. Mandia founded Mandiant, which was acquired by and remains a subsidiary of Google, and he also serves as a strategic advisor at Google Cloud. He is a widely recognized leader in cyber defense and threat detection, and we are excited for Expel to continue its upward trajectory with Mandia’s counsel.   Paladin has proudly supported Expel since 2016, recognizing its potential as a managed detection and response (MDR) provider. Expel provides security operations teams with the technology they need to defend their organizations against cyber risks and reduce vulnerability.   Paladin looks forward to our continued partnership with Mandia and Expel, leading the way towards a safer digital world.    Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eQy5FCbb  

We’re honored to have Green Flag Ventures sign onto our Investment Principles and Commitments on Trust, Safety, and Security. In a world where cyber threats are on the rise and new technology like AI is changing the cyber landscape, we need the leadership of firms like Green Flag Ventures and the 17 others that have signed onto our principles more than ever. Thank you for your partnership and for committing to put trust, safety, and security at the center of technological innovation.   For more information on Paladin Capital Group’s Investment Principles and Commitments and our joint commitment to defending the critical infrastructure of the U.S. and our allies: https://lnkd.in/gr_N7C_d

Cyberpsychologist Prof. Mary Aiken, Chief Scientist Safety Tech and Strategic Advisor for Paladin, today gave the final keynote at #CINC24 on Safety Tech: The Nexus of Cybersecurity & Cybersafety.    Dr Aiken shared her insights on the impact of technology on human behaviour and her research on the evolution and impact of ‘Safety Tech’, cybersecurity solutions that focus on reducing risk and harm to users in the everyday online environments where they work, play, and learn.    Cyber Ireland’s audience heard from Mary how much potential there is for Irish entrepreneurs and startups to make a global impact in this increasingly vital security sector. #investing #safetytech #cyber

We’re excited to announce that Paladin has led a $58M investment in Constructive Bio, the pioneering synthetic genomics company, in one of the largest UK biotech Series A rounds in recent years.    Constructive Bio’s groundbreaking technology rewrites the genome to build the biomolecules of the future. Its unique technology turns living cells into biofactories, creating sustainable new materials and therapeutics. Built on research carried out at the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge by company founder Professor Jason Chin, the technology allows Constructive Bio to build products that could revolutionise drug manufacturing and discovery.    Paul Conley, Managing Director at Paladin Capital Group and CEO of General Inception, who will join the board, said: “It has been amazing to witness the evolution of Constructive Bio’s truly unique bioengineering and biomanufacturing platform technologies. We are honoured to be backing this impressive team as they move swiftly to realise the full potential of the technology with breakthrough medicines, enzymes and biomaterials in the future.”    The investment was led with Ahren Innovation Capital and OMX Ventures, with participation from Fine Ventures, +ND Capital and Abcam-founder Jonathan Milner.     Find out more here:

Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden delivered the keynote address today at the Aviation ISAC Cybersecurity Summit in New Orleans. It is critical that we ensure the stability and security of the aviation sector in the face of ever-evolving cyber risks. Thank you, Kemba, for sharing your insights on how to boost resiliency and navigate threats to aviation. #CybersecuritySummit #AviationCybersecurity  

Today, Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden joined the Aspen Cyber Summit to discuss the shifting landscape of cybersecurity threats. Cyber risk aggregation can have wide-scale impacts on our economy, national security, and public safety. Read more about how the Paladin Global Institute is safeguarding the world's critical infrastructure from cyber threats below. https://bit.ly/4griViH #aspencyber