How to Raise VC Funding for a Cybersecurity Startup - They CyberVault with Casilda Angulo

11/07/2025 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 20

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Casilda Angluo, Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, to talk about how investors really evaluate cybersecurity startups and what founders should stop obsessing over when raising early-stage capital.We cover:💡 What drew her into cyber investing from a background in investment banking and innovation📈 The signals that say “this startup has legs” beyond just the tech🎯 What first-time founders should actually focus on at seed stage🚫 What's overhyped in cyber right now and what’s worth watching🤝 The kinds of founders and ideas she’s actively looking to backIf you're building in security, looking to raise, or just want a sharper perspective on what VCs are watching in 2025, this one’s packed with clarity and straight-up value.

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