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Brian NeSmith

North America, Texas, United States, Austin

Description

Brian NeSmith is an Executive Chairman of Arctic Wolf.

Investor Profile

Brian NeSmith has backed more than 6 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India.
  • Strong thematic focus on Enterprise Software, Cyber Security, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (83%)
  • India (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Enterprise Software
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology
  • Mobile
  • Security
  • Career Planning
  • Employment
  • Human Resources
  • Search Engine
  • Automotive
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Brian NeSmith frequently co-invest with?

Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1
33N Ventures
Europe, Porto, Portugal, Oporto
Co-Investments: 1
WestWave Capital
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 1
Cygnus Capital
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
NXTP Ventures
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 1
Monta Vista Capital
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 1
Cota Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Runa Capital
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Co-Investments: 1
T
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
Hitachi Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Brian NeSmith often collaborate with?

Sharad Sharma
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Shared Deals: 1
KB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Derrik Deyhimi
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue
Shared Deals: 1
RB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Brian NeSmith?

Amplifier Security

San Francisco, California, United States

Amplifier Security utilizes AI-powered technology to enable security teams to modernize their approach.

Network SecurityRisk ManagementSoftware
SeedApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
StrikeReady

Palo Alto, California, United States

The StrikeReady platform empowers defenders to solve the technology exhaustion, skilled-talent shortage and limited collaboration problems.

Cyber SecurityInformation Technology
Series AApr 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Gone

Walnut, California, United States

Gone offers you the most value for electronics and gadgets you no longer use without the hassles of pricing, listing, or shipping.

AutomotiveCollaborative ConsumptionE-CommerceMobileProduct DesignRetail
SeedOct 29, 2013
Amount Raised: $800,000
i7 Networks

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

i7 Networks offers BYOD-enabled enterprises with security solutions in enterprise mobility.

Enterprise SoftwareMobileSecurity
SeedAug 20, 2012
Amount Raised: $1,001
StopTheHacker

Burlingame, California, United States

StopTheHacker is a technology startup specializing in malware detection and web security solutions.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Series AFeb 13, 2012
Amount Raised: $1,100,000
UpMo

Mountain View, California, United States

UpMo is helping users take control of their careers by providing them with an actionable roadmap for greater professional mobility.

Career PlanningEmploymentEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSearch Engine
Series UnknownAug 17, 2011
Amount Raised: $1,700,000