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Ernie Bio

Investor

Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital · Board director at Databahn's · Board director at Huntress

San Mateo, California

Writes $5M – $30M checks · typically $17M

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378 people in our graph share verified history with Ernie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nathaniel HardingunlockedErnie: together at United States Air Force (2009–2016)
×2Ernie: together at Endless Frontier Labs
×2Ernie: together at ForgePoint Capital
Ernie: together at RapidFort

About

Ernie Bio hosts the Forgecast podcast, champions the securing the 99% thesis to bring advanced cyber to mid-market organizations, and is known for forward-looking cybersecurity and AI predictions.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Likely emails· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Board director at Databahn's

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Databahn's's investors · 4

ForgePoint CapitalSan Mateo · $5M – $50M checks · since 2026GTM CapitalMiami · since 2026S3 VenturesAustin · $500K – $15M checks · since 2026Sprout OakNew York · since 2026

Co-founders at Databahn's

NSNanda Santhana
Nanda SanthanaChief Executive Officer

Board director at Huntress

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Huntress's investors · 10

BenchmarkSan Francisco · $100K – $30M checks · since 2024Blu Venture InvestorsWashington · $50K – $3M checksForgePoint CapitalSan Mateo · $5M – $50M checks · since 2020Founders Circle CapitalSan FranciscoGula Tech AdventuresFulton · $100K – $5M checksJMI EquityLa Jolla · $25M – $250M checks · since 2021Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2024Meritech Capital PartnersPalo Alto · $5M – $40M checks · since 2024NewView CapitalBurlingameSapphire VenturesMenlo Park · $5M – $20M checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Huntress

KRKyle R. Hanslovan
Kyle R. HanslovanExecutive Officer, Director
KHKyle Hanslovan
Kyle HanslovanCo-founder and CEO
CBChris Bisnett
Chris BisnettCo-founder and Chief Technology Officer
JFJohn Ferrell
John FerrellCo-founder and strategic executive

Experience

  1. Forgepoint CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentSan Mateo, California, United States
  2. RAPIDFORTSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2026 — present
  3. DataBahn.aiSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. HuntressSeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2020 — present
  5. SynadiaSeries B Investor, Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. Bishop FoxBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  7. 1KosmosBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  8. RAD SecuritySeries A Investor, Board Membercurrent2022 — present
  9. NowSecureBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
  10. Endless Frontier LabsMentorcurrent2022 — present
  11. National Security Institute - George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law SchoolVisiting Fellowcurrent2020 — present
  12. United States Air ForceF-16 Fighter Pilot / Cybersecurity / DoD Innovation2000 — 2020U.S. Air Force - Air National Guard
  13. Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx)Chief Operating Officer2016 — 2018Mountain View, CA
  14. U.S. Cyber CommandDirector, Points of Partnership2015 — 2016Mountain View, CA / Fort Meade, MD
  15. incNETWORKSDirector of Finance & Operations2013 — 2015East Coast (New York Metro Area)
  16. DeloitteSenior Consultant - Strategy & Operations Practice2010 — 2013Greater Philadelphia Area and Washington DC

Skills & more

Enterprise Software4Leadership40Public Speaking11Strategic Planning20Strategy55Building Relationships4Management16Analysis5Intelligence2Team Leadership4Process Improvement23Project Management18
+12 moreFinancial AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementLeadership DevelopmentRisk ManagementChange ManagementMilitaryNew Business DevelopmentSalesRelationship ManagementStart-ups

Languages English · Italian · Spanish

  • Skydiving D-License — U.S. Parachute Association (USPA)
  • Commercial Pilot Rating — Federal Aviation Administration

From Ernie's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

1KosmosBishop FoxDataBahn.aiHuntressNowSecureRAD SecuritySynadia

Investor

1KosmosDataBahnHuntressRapidFortSynadia Communications

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at ForgePoint Capital

Alberto Yépez
Co-Founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital
Ale Borda
Head of 5050 at Fifty Years
Andres Andreu
Venture Consultant at ForgePoint Capital
Casilda Angulo
Vice President at ForgePoint Capital
Damien Henault
Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital International at ForgePoint Capital
Donald Dixon
Co-Founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital
Dr. Shane Shook
Investor at ForgePoint Capital
J. Alberto Yepez
General Partner at ForgePoint Capital

Network5

Andrew McClure
Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital
Casilda Angulo
Vice President at ForgePoint Capital
Damien Henault
Managing Director, Forgepoint Capital International at ForgePoint Capital
Donald Dixon
Co-Founder and Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital
Kathryn Shih
Investor at ForgePoint Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ernie Bio?
Ernie Bio hosts the Forgecast podcast, champions the securing the 99% thesis to bring advanced cyber to mid-market organizations, and is known for forward-looking cybersecurity and AI predictions.
Where does Ernie Bio work?
Ernie Bio is Managing Director at ForgePoint Capital and Board director at Databahn's and Board director at Huntress.
What does Ernie Bio invest in?
Ernie Bio invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
What check size does Ernie Bio write?
Ernie Bio typically writes checks of $5M – $30M.
What boards does Ernie Bio sit on?
Ernie Bio holds tracked board seats at 1Kosmos, Bishop Fox, DataBahn.ai, Huntress, NowSecure, RAD Security, Synadia.
What companies has Ernie Bio invested in?
Investments tracked here include 1Kosmos, DataBahn, Huntress, RapidFort, Synadia Communications.
Where did Ernie Bio go to school?
Ernie Bio studied at NYU Stern School of Business (MBA, Finance Specialization); Loyola University Maryland (B.S., Cellular and Molecular Biology); Ocean Township High School.

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