Option3Ventures

Option3Ventures is a cybersecurity-focused investment firm that combines deep national security expertise with financial acumen. Based in New York and Washington, D.C., the firm specializes in mid-market buyouts and growth-stage investments, particularly in areas that are of national importance and where existing cybersecurity solutions fall short. The firm’s strategy is to invest in companies at the cutting edge of cybersecurity innovation, focusing on areas such as industrial controls, IoT, and Zero Trust architectures. Option3Ventures operates through a series of concentrated investment vehicles, including Option 3 Cyber Investments LLC and the Cyber Special Situations portfolio. These vehicles have backed notable companies like Centripetal Networks (threat remediation), Dellfer (automotive security), and Veracity (industrial network security). The firm has a track record of successful exits, including Watchful Software and Dark Cubed, which were sold to larger industry players. With a team of advisors drawn from top government agencies such as the CIA and NSA, Option3Ventures leverages its strong connections to both the private sector and government to ensure its portfolio companies are positioned for long-term success. As the firm gears up to launch its first diversified fund in 2024, it continues to build on its mission of driving growth in the cybersecurity sector while addressing critical national security needs.