TLDR:
- Heather Fraser appointed as Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Evolution Equity Partners.
- Evolution Equity Partners completes a $1.1 billion capital raise.
Evolution Equity Partners, a leader in cybersecurity venture capital, has welcomed Heather Fraser as their new Chief Financial and Operating Officer. With a team of thirty investment professionals and seven general partners, Evolution focuses on investing in best-of-breed cybersecurity companies. Fraser brings a wealth of experience, having served as CFO at TZP Group and with a background in finance and operations.
Heather Fraser’s career began at KPMG, LLP, and she later joined Swander Pace Capital where she played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s operations. Fraser’s expertise in financial management, reporting, investor relations, and operations makes her a valuable addition to the Evolution team. Recently, the firm completed a $1.1 billion capital raise, expanding its capital base and team to capitalize on growing investment opportunities in the cybersecurity sector.
Richard Seewald, founder and managing partner of Evolution Equity Partners, expressed his excitement about Heather Fraser joining the team and emphasized her strong leadership skills. Fraser, on the other hand, is looking forward to contributing to Evolution’s growth as a leading venture capital and growth equity platform by driving operational and financial excellence.
Evolution Equity Partners, with offices in New York City, Palo Alto, London, and Zurich, focuses on partnering with rapidly growing cybersecurity software companies. The firm, founded by investor and technology entrepreneurs Richard Seewald and Dennis Smith, has a portfolio of over fifty cybersecurity companies and aims to continue investing in market leaders in the industry.
