TLDR:
- Heather Rodriguez has been appointed as a venture partner at Evolution Equity Partners.
- She will lead the firm’s CISO Advisory Council and help drive growth and innovation in cybersecurity companies.
Evolution Equity Partners, a cybersecurity venture capital firm, has announced the appointment of Heather Rodriguez as a venture partner. Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and CEO of SINET, a platform that accelerates investments and innovation in cybersecurity companies globally. She will lead the firm’s Chief Information Security Officer Advisory Council and work with a specialized team to equip growing companies with the knowledge, tools, and strategy to drive performance.
The firm recently completed a $1.1 billion capital raise, expanding its team, capital base, and access to best-of-breed cybersecurity software companies. Richard Seewald, founder and managing partner of Evolution Equity Partners, expressed excitement about Rodriguez joining the team, citing her extensive experience and strong leadership skills as valuable additions. Rodriguez herself shared her enthusiasm for joining Evolution Equity Partners and working alongside the talented team, noting the firm’s focus on investing in leading cybersecurity companies aligns with her passion for driving innovation and growth.
Evolution Equity Partners, with offices in New York City, Palo Alto, London, and Zurich, partners with rapidly growing cybersecurity software companies to safeguard the digital world. The firm, founded by investor and technology entrepreneurs Richard Seewald and Dennis Smith, has invested in over fifty cybersecurity companies, building a portfolio of market leaders.
