Five Finalists to Receive Messaging and
Go-To-Market Coaching and Present to an Expert Panel of Judges and
an Audience of Prospective Investors and Customers
FULTON,
Md., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DataTribe, a
global cyber foundry that invests in and co-builds next-generation
cybersecurity and data science companies, today opened its call for
applications for the 2024 Cybersecurity Startup Challenge. The
deadline for submissions is September
27th.
The five Finalists, to be announced on October 18th, will share $25,000 in prize money and work with DataTribe
principals and other cybersecurity entrepreneurs to hone and
develop their messaging and presentations for a live event in front
of a panel of judges, potential investors, and customers on
November 13th.
To qualify for participation, interested companies must be
pre-Series A with maximum funding not exceeding more than
$1.2 million to date. They must also
have an Enterprise, Big Data or Cyber Security product, beta,
market viable product or concept to present.
"After six Challenges that have seen 20 Finalists selected,
$93 million raised, and four
successful exits, we're focused on giving Finalists an even deeper
experience. This year, there will be more opportunities to learn
from our coaches, to connect with potential investors, and to get
in front of prospective customers," said John Funge, DataTribe
Managing Director. "The Challenge this year will begin with
DataTribe's leaders conducting messaging and strategy workshops
with each Finalist to help them prepare for the live event. As
well, Finalists will get a peek into the DataTribe seed-to-A
playbook with coaching on key success factors for cybersecurity
companies going from start to series A. Our goal is that every
Finalist leaves the Challenge with their pitch and strategy
substantially improved and with valuable connections to accelerate
funding and customer traction."
Qualifying companies may submit a proposal that includes a deck
and relevant company and product information via the DataTribe
website. DataTribe will review submissions for technical merit,
market potential, and team readiness. Finalists will be announced
on October 18th.
The in-person competition will take place in the DataTribe
Challenge Auditorium in Maple Lawn,
Maryland, on November 13th. An expert panel of leaders in the
cybersecurity field will judge each Finalist's presentation. These
judges include:
- Bob Ackerman, Founder of
AllegisCyber and Co-Founder of DataTribe
- George Barnes, Partner at Red
Cell and Former Deputy Director of NSA
- Betsy Bevilacqua, Co-founder of
Tabiri Analytics and Former CISO of Chainalysis & Butterfly
Network
- Arno Van Der Walt, CISO of
Marriott International
More judges will be announced before the competition.
In addition to the five Finalists selected to present at the
live event, up to 10 additional top applicants will be invited to
attend the competition. These companies can join the audience of
CISOs, venture capitalists, and cyber industry leaders to watch the
Finalist presentations and network.
"Every year, DataTribe is impressed and humbled by the quality
of the submissions we receive," said Mike
Janke, Co-Founder of DataTribe. "These entrepreneurs are
investing their time, money, hard work, and talent in making the
digital world safer. We're excited to provide a platform to help
these startups refine their messaging, hone their fundraising
skills, and network with the best in the business."
To apply for the 2024 DataTribe Challenge, please visit
https://datatribe.com/challenge/.
About DataTribe
DataTribe is a startup foundry that
invests in and co-builds world-class startups focused on
generational leaps in cybersecurity and data science. Founded by
leading investors, startup veterans, and alumni of the U.S.
intelligence community, DataTribe commits capital, in-kind
services, access to an unparalleled network, and decades of
professional expertise to give their companies an unfair advantage.
DataTribe is headquartered in the Washington-Baltimore metro area in
Fulton, Maryland. For more
information, visit https://datatribe.com.
Media Contact: Matthew Bowen,
matthew@vrge.us
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