Julie Tsai

Bay Area CSO/CISO Council

Ballistic Ventures is a new kind of venture capital firm, built by and for cybersecurity entrepreneurs and investors. For over 35 years, our work in the field has granted us exclusive insights into the evolution of the cyber threat landscape. We’ve tracked its progression from the benign hacking of the 80s to the ruthless and insidious attacks on individuals and nations alike, which disrupt millions of lives daily. As technological innovation continues at a blistering pace, every aspect of our physical lives will soon be accessible online. Without fail, nefarious acts will follow. Theres no turning back. Adaptation is the only reasonable response. Ballistic Ventures was formed out of a profound sense of urgency and moral responsibility to address the growing threats to society’s digital infrastructure. We believe that the most important action we can take today is to empower the world’s greatest cybersecurity entrepreneurs with our collective experience, network, and passion. Together, we can turn the tide at this crucial inflection point to ensure a safe, prosperous future for all generations to come. For us, this mission is personal. OUR PORTFOLIO: Above Security Aembit Alethea Armadin ArmorCode AuthMind BreachRx Codezero Concentric AI GetReal Gomboc AI Hypernative Mimic Native Security Noma Nudge Security Oligo Pangea Perygee Reach Security Reveal Technology Root Evidence SpecterOps Talon (acquired by PANW) Veza WitnessAI Zip Security

* For public benefit to address pressing issues in security, technology & society * For practitioners, by practitioners * Bridging technical expertise, leadership, and investment * Leading to strategy and practical action * Holistic and human

One Way Ventures is a Boston and SF-based seed-stage fund backing exceptional immigrant tech founders in the United States.

A women-founded, seed-stage venture fund focused on Cybersecurity and Enterprise Software investments.

Bay Area CSO/CISO Council