Robert Ackerman
Fondateur chez Allegis Capital LLC
Profil
Bob is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Founders Equity Partners and the Founder and Managing Director of Silicon Valley-based Cyber Security venture capital firm Allegis Capital.
Bob is not only an experienced 20-plus year investor in venture capital, but he is also one of the pioneers of Direct Secondary investments in technology companies, making his initial investments in 2002.
Bob has established a reputation as a “trusted partner” for companies and their Boards who are interested in balancing their secondary needs while aligning interests to build long term value.
He understands the importance of combining a hands-on approach in working with entrepreneurs and giving a first-hand perspective to the challenges for CEOs and Board of Directors managing their partial liquidity needs as part of a company’s overall capitalization strategy.
Prior to his career as a venture capitalist, Bob was a serial entrepreneur as a CEO and founder of two successful technology companies, including UNIX technology company UniSoft, and InfoGear Technology Corporation, the visionary creator of the original iPhone.
Bob has been named one of "Technology’s Top 100 Investors" by Forbes magazine and is also referred to as one of “Cyber’s Money Men” by major business publications for his experience and leadership in cyber security start-up venture capital investing.
Bob speaks and writes frequently on cyber security, the venture capital market and innovation economy and is quoted regularly in the media.
He has a degree in Computer Science and is a member of the Adjunct Faculty at the University of California’s Haas School of Business MBA program.
Postes actifs de Robert Ackerman
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Allegis Capital LLC
 Allegis Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allegis Capital LLC (AllegisCyber Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Robert Ackerman and Barry M Weinman. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Maryland and Utah. | Fondateur | 01/01/1996 |
Apprion, Inc.
 Apprion, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Apprion, Inc. provides wireless application network systems and services. Its services include enterprise strategy, site planning and analysis, design and engineering, and managed services. The company was founded by Ian McPherson, Doug Donzelli, Stephen Lambright, and Peter Fuhr on December 6, 2005 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
The Data Tribe LLC
 The Data Tribe LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Data Tribe LLC (The Data Tribe) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 2015 by Steven Witt, Michael Janke and Bob R. Ackerman. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Fondateur | 01/01/2015 |
Dragos, Inc.
 Dragos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Dragos, Inc. develops a platform which provides cyber security solutions. Its platform engages in continuous passive monitoring software that identifies and visualizes assets, detects threats through intelligence-driven analytics, and provides a workbench with playbooks to respond to attacks with speed and confidence. The firm offers incident response and threat view services. The company was founded by Robert M. Lee, Justin Cavinee and Jon Lavender in 2016 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/07/2017 |
Enveil, Inc.
 Enveil, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Enveil, Inc. engages in the development of homomorphic encryption software for data security. The company was founded by Ellison Anne Williams in September 2016 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/09/2017 |
CryptoComm Partners LP
 CryptoComm Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance CryptoComm Partners LP engages in the provision of investment services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Prevailion, Inc.
 Prevailion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Prevailion, Inc. develops a compromise detection sensor technology which helps clients to anticipate and defend against cyberattacks and minimize third-party risk. The company was founded by Karim Hijazi in 2018 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Panaseer Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Panaseer Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Panaseer Ltd. provides cybersecurity software. It also operates as risk management tool which helps you measure and improve your Risk Posture and Enterprise Cyber Hygiene. The company was founded by Nicholas Michael Whitfield, Mike Macintyre, Albert Plattner, Charaka Goonatilake and Sophie Harrison in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/03/2021 |
| Global Cyber Innovation Summit | Président | 01/06/2018 |
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Formation de Robert Ackerman
| University of San Francisco | Undergraduate Degree |
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Solera Networks, Inc.
 Solera Networks, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Solera Networks developed network forensics solutions that enable complete visibility into network traffic. They improved network security, management, forensics and compliance capabilities by providing a complete historical record of all network activity through deep packet capture and stream-to-storage technology. This resulted in full visibility of all traffic crossing the network. The company was headquartered in South Jordan, Utah. | Electronic Technology |
WineDirect, Inc.
 WineDirect, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services WineDirect Inc. provides solutions for the development and expansion of online wine marketplaces. It offers fulfillment solutions, such as shipping, inventory management, facilities, processing, 3-tier network, special handling, green practices, and export services. It also provides an ecommerce platform that offers shopping cart, content management system, CRM and marketing, integrations, wine club, allocations, performance, and direct-to-trade solutions, sales and marketing tools, and compliance services, including upfront services and monitoring tools, in-transaction compliance, and post-transaction compliance. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Napa, CA. | Technology Services |
RedOwl Analytics, Inc.
 RedOwl Analytics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RedOwl Analytics, Inc. provides security analytics platform. The firm uses machine learning to identify and analyze trends, patterns and anomalies in user behavior within the firm to improve security and oversight. The company was founded by Renny McPherson, Guy L. Filippelli and Les Craig in December 2011 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Technology Services |
CryptoComm Partners LP
CryptoComm Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance CryptoComm Partners LP engages in the provision of investment services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
E8 Security, Inc.
 E8 Security, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services E8 Security, Inc. provides cyber security analytics solutions to help enterprises detect and manage malicious insider threats and targeted cyber attacks. It combines big security data, behavior modeling and multi-dimensional analysis for detecting threats active inside the enterprise security perimeter. The firm integrates all security relevant data into a single big data analytical platform, arming security professionals with new analytics and visualization tools to better identify patterns, trends and activities. The company was founded by Christophe Briguet, Markus Deshon, Ravi Kumar R. Devireddy, Srinivas Doddi and Rahul Kashyap in 2013 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Allegis Capital LLC
Allegis Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allegis Capital LLC (AllegisCyber Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Robert Ackerman and Barry M Weinman. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Maryland and Utah. | Finance |
InfoGear Technology Corp.
 InfoGear Technology Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services InfoGear Technology Corp. used to provide internet appliances and software which is used to manage information appliances. The company was located in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Classroom Connect, Inc.
 Classroom Connect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Classroom Connect, Inc. provides professional development programs and online instructional materials for K-12 education. The firm helps teachers to become better teachers by engaging them in their own learning and inspiring positive change in the classroom. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brisbane, CA | Commercial Services |
IronPort Systems, Inc.
 IronPort Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services IronPort Systems Inc. provides anti spam, anti virus, and anti spyware products. It offers email security, web threat detection network, and security management product lines for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. The company was founded by Scott Weis and Scott Banister in 2000 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA. | Technology Services |
LGC Wireless, Inc.
 LGC Wireless, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology LGC Wireless, Inc. provides wireless networing systems. The company offers antenna systems and wireless LAN solutions for public operators and equipment manufacturers. LGC Wireless was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
StepUp Commerce, Inc.
 StepUp Commerce, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade StepUp Commerce, Inc. helps retailers use the Internet to display their in-store products. It exposes local inventory information from retailers of all sizes to consumers wherever they are browsing products online. StepUp Commerce was founded by Kendall M. Fargo in February 2004 and is located in San Francisco, CA. | Retail Trade |
RFco, Inc.
 RFco, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology RFco, Inc. designs and develops RF chips. It is a semiconductor company developing RF ICs for wireless markets based on breakthrough proprietary patented RF technology. It is building its company on RF chips. The company designs radio-frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for use in wireless communications equipment. RFco is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Electronic Technology |
First Broadcasting Investment Partners LLC
 First Broadcasting Investment Partners LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services First Broadcasting is a leading broadcast merchant bank providing strategic expertise and strategic capital to the radio industry in the United States. By deploying its own capital, First Broadcasting has the flexibility to quickly acquire, operate and/or reposition radio stations for its own broadcast portfolio or in joint ventures with radio ownership groups. | Consumer Services |
UniSoft Corp.
 UniSoft Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UniSoft Corp. specializes in provision of broadcast, monitoring and testing tools specific to interactive TV standards. Its products include TSBroadcaster DTA, TSBroadcaster 4, TSBroadcaster OCAP, TSBroadcaster CDL, TSBinder, CVTSigner, OCAP Security File Generator, CDL Monitor, Channel Monitoring and ETV Enterprise Monitor. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Millbrae, CA. | Technology Services |
Apprion, Inc.
Apprion, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Apprion, Inc. provides wireless application network systems and services. Its services include enterprise strategy, site planning and analysis, design and engineering, and managed services. The company was founded by Ian McPherson, Doug Donzelli, Stephen Lambright, and Peter Fuhr on December 6, 2005 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Communications |
PureWave Networks, Inc.
 PureWave Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology PureWave Networks, Inc. provided wireless broadband equipment solutions. The company was founded by Eric Garcia and Gideon Ben-Efraim in 2003 and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Electronic Technology |
DriverSide, Inc.
 DriverSide, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services DriverSide, Inc. provides services for buying, selling and owning vehicles. It offers a true web 2.0 environment in car ownership advice, services and analytics. The company was founded in 2007 by Trevor D. Traina, Jad Dunning and Adam Jackson and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC
 Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC (Silicon Prairie Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by John Micek. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Panaseer Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Panaseer Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Panaseer Ltd. provides cybersecurity software. It also operates as risk management tool which helps you measure and improve your Risk Posture and Enterprise Cyber Hygiene. The company was founded by Nicholas Michael Whitfield, Mike Macintyre, Albert Plattner, Charaka Goonatilake and Sophie Harrison in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
CyberGRX, Inc.
 CyberGRX, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CyberGRX, Inc. develops software for cyber risk management services. The firm through its platform, enables enterprises to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor companies cyber risk exposures. Its solutions include TPCRM, risk insights, and dynamic assessments. The company was founded by Fred H. Kneip in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
The Data Tribe LLC
The Data Tribe LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Data Tribe LLC (The Data Tribe) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 2015 by Steven Witt, Michael Janke and Bob R. Ackerman. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Finance |
Dragos, Inc.
Dragos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Dragos, Inc. develops a platform which provides cyber security solutions. Its platform engages in continuous passive monitoring software that identifies and visualizes assets, detects threats through intelligence-driven analytics, and provides a workbench with playbooks to respond to attacks with speed and confidence. The firm offers incident response and threat view services. The company was founded by Robert M. Lee, Justin Cavinee and Jon Lavender in 2016 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Technology Services |
Enveil, Inc.
Enveil, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Enveil, Inc. engages in the development of homomorphic encryption software for data security. The company was founded by Ellison Anne Williams in September 2016 and is headquartered in Fulton, MD. | Technology Services |
ACM Advisors LLC
 ACM Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance ACM Advisors LLC (ACM Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Bob Ackerman, Robert Ackerman, and Howard Lee. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Prevailion, Inc.
Prevailion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Prevailion, Inc. develops a compromise detection sensor technology which helps clients to anticipate and defend against cyberattacks and minimize third-party risk. The company was founded by Karim Hijazi in 2018 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Technology Services |
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vArmour, Inc.
 vArmour, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services vArmour, Inc. provides software defined security solutions. Its data center security solution offers distributed sensors and enforcement points in a single logical system that scales horizontally, delivering security with simple operations. The company was founded by Michael Shieh and Jia-Jyi Roger Lian in January 2011 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |