Paladin is a leading global investor that supports and grows the world’s most innovative cyber companies.
What We Do

We Invest
Paladin is a multi-stage investment firm that pursues compelling technology, product, and service opportunities in innovative, emerging, and growing markets.

We Add Value
Paladin is comprised of active investors who leverage their deep industry experience and networks to maximize returns.

We Excel
Since Paladin’s inception, more than $1.5 billion have been committed capital across multiple funds and investment vehicles and over 65 investments have been completed.
Recent News
Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden Joins Leading Cyber Experts at Wall Street Journal Live Event
New York, NY – On Tuesday, March 18, President of the Paladin Global Institute and former U.S. Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden participated in the 2025 Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live: Cybersecurity, where she sat down with Wall Street Journal News Editor...
read morePaladin Capital Group Team Members Named to DCA Live’s 2025 Venture Investor and Private Equity Stars
Paladin Capital Group is proud to share that Senior Analyst Kaija Gisolfi McCready and Senior Associate Mitch Cooney have been named to DCA Live’s 2025 Venture Investor and Private Equity Stars. DCA Live tracks the people and companies driving growth in the D.C....
read morePaladin Capital Group Congratulates Sean Cairncross on His Nomination as National Cyber Director
Washington, D.C. - Today, Michael Steed – Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group, the multi-stage, dual-use investor specializing in cyber, AI, defense tech, and advanced technologies – issued the following statement applauding the nomination of Sean...
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Value Add for Entrepreneurs
Paladin recognizes that successful investments begin with attracting and collaborating with top-tier entrepreneurs and management teams. Adding value to our portfolio companies is a cornerstone of Paladin’s investment culture and philosophy. In addition to subject matter expertise, entrepreneurs in today’s dynamic markets are focused on investors’ ability to add value through a variety of avenues, including helping to build strategic partnerships, accessing key customers or new markets, navigating non-dilutive financing options, or recruiting high-quality management talent and independent board members. Our ‘dual use’ investment approach, with deep knowledge of both commercial and government markets, provides our companies with unique insights and opportunities.
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