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Tom Noonan

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General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital

Atlanta, Georgia

Writes $1M checks · typically $25K

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About

Tom Noonan is a serial entrepreneur who sold Internet Security Systems to IBM for ~$1.8–1.9B, views cybersecurity as control systems, is a hands-on player-coach, and invested ~$250M across 75+ startups.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

  1. Intercontinental ExchangeLead Independent Director ICE/NYSE (NYSE:ICE)current2016 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
  2. Manhattan AssociatesLead Director, Board Of Directors (NASDAQ:MANH)current1998 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
  3. TechOperators LLCPartner & Co-Foundercurrent2008 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
  4. AutomoxMember Board Of Directorscurrent2018 — present
  5. CaveonixBoard Of Directorscurrent2018 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
  6. GrayshiftInvestor & Board of Directors2020 — 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  7. BakktChairman (NYSE:BKKT)2019 — 2022Atlanta, GA
  8. SalesLoftBoard Of Directors2014 — 2022Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  9. Ionic SecurityExecutive Chairman-Board of Directors2013 — 2021Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  10. EndgameChairman & Board of Directors, Co-Founder2008 — 2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  11. The White HouseFounding Board Member-National Infrastructure Advisory Council2001 — 2019Washington DC
  12. Phantom CyberBoard Of Directors2014 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
  13. NexDefense, Inc.Board of Directors2013 — 2018Atlanta, GA
  14. CiscoGeneral Manager VP EnergyWise Solutions2013 — 2015Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  15. JouleX (Acquired by Cisco)President & CEO, Co-Founder2010 — 2013Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  16. IBM Internet Security SystemsVice President and General Manager, IBM Internet Security2007 — 2008Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  17. Internet Security Systems, IncChairman, President and CEO, Co-Founder (NASDAQ:ISSX)1994 — 2006Atlanta, GA
  18. Dun & BradstreetDirector Product Management/ Vice President Marketing D&B Software/MSA1989 — 1994Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  19. Rockwell AutomationAutomatic Controls Systems Engineer (Allen Bradley)1984 — 1989Milwaukee WI / Boston MA

Skills & more

Leadership99Management91Security99Start-ups99SaaS99Network Security90Enterprise Software99Cloud Computing99Business Development56Product Management40Information Security99Vulnerability Assessment46
+12 moreComputer SecurityStrategic PartnershipsSales EnablementInformation Security ManagementIntrusion DetectionEncryptionEntrepreneurshipSolution SellingSalesforce.comInternet SecurityMergers & AcquisitionsLead Generation

Languages English · German

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Deals · 1

BAKKT Holdings, LLCBoard seat

via TechOperators Venture Capital · filed Mar 2020 · $300M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

AdpipeAutomoxBastille Networks Internet SecurityBlackcloakCape.aiCywareDeduceEvidentGrayshiftGreenzieHubLumuManagrAIPandoPolar Security - an IBM CompanyrelayrSaaS OpticsSchematicShardSecureSomewear LabsSpeedscaleStackStrStordTourialTugboat Logic

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at TechOperators Venture Capital

Daniel Ingevaldson
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Dave Gould
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Glenn McGonnigle
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Kevin Skapinetz
General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Said Mohammadioun
Managing Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital
Tom McNeight
Operating Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital

Network10

Ben LingScout
General Partner at Bling Capital
Chris MarksScout
Managing Partner at Firebrand Ventures
Christopher KlausScout
Partner at Cyberlaunch
Jerry YangScout
Founder & Co-Founder at AME Cloud Ventures
Kyle PorterScout
Co-Founder; Co-Founder & Board Chair, Salesloft at Conductor Capital
Abhishek Sharma
Managing Director at Nexus Venture Partners
Gordon Crenshaw
Partner at LegalTech
Mohanjit Jolly
Venture Partner at Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)
Steve Fredrick
General Partner at Grotech Ventures
Tim Guleri
Investor at Sierra Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Noonan?
Tom Noonan is a serial entrepreneur who sold Internet Security Systems to IBM for ~$1.8–1.9B, views cybersecurity as control systems, is a hands-on player-coach, and invested ~$250M across 75+ startups.
Where does Tom Noonan work?
Tom Noonan is General Partner at TechOperators Venture Capital.
What does Tom Noonan invest in?
Tom Noonan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Tom Noonan write?
Tom Noonan typically writes checks of $1M.
What boards does Tom Noonan sit on?
Tom Noonan holds tracked board seats at BAKKT Holdings, LLC.
What companies has Tom Noonan invested in?
Investments tracked here include Adpipe, Automox, Bastille Networks Internet Security, Blackcloak, Cape.ai, Cyware, Deduce, Evident, Grayshift, Greenzie, Hub, Lumu, and 13 more.
Where did Tom Noonan go to school?
Tom Noonan studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (BSME, Mechanical Engineering); Harvard University (CSS/Post Grad, Business Administration and Management).

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