Where does Tony Spinelli work?

Tony Spinelli is Venture Partner at Sorenson Ventures.

What check size does Tony Spinelli write?

Tony Spinelli typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.

Where did Tony Spinelli go to school?

Tony Spinelli studied at Washington University in St. Louis (MBA, Corporate Strategy); Fudan University (MBA Residency); Imperial College London (MBA Residency).

Tony Spinelli

Investor

Venture Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Washington, District of Columbia

Writes $3M – $5M checks · typically $4M

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

Deji SasegbonunlockedTony: together at Imperial College London (2006)

Tony: together at Georgia Institute of Technology

Tony: together at Imperial College London

Tony: together at The George Washington University - School of Business

About

Tony Spinelli, a former Fortune 100 CISO who led security at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, moved into venture in 2020 and focuses on early-stage cybersecurity with a corporate-buyer perspective.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

HalcyonChief Security Officercurrent2025 — present
Peapack Private Bank & TrustChair - Technology Committeecurrent2026 — present
Peapack Private Bank & TrustMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2026Bedminster, NJ
Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Christian Brothers College High SchoolVice Chairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — present
Fractal Industries, Inc.President & Chief Operating Officer2017 — 2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
CobaltMember Board of Directorscurrent2026 — present
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Faculty Member2018 — 2025Washington D.C. Metro Area
Urban One, IncChief Technology & Information Officer (CIO/CTO)2019 — 2025Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Capital OneSenior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)2014 — 2017Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Tech Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisory Boardcurrent2005 — present
The George Washington University - School of BusinessAdjunct Professor2017 — 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area
TycoSenior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer2013 — 2014Princeton, NJ
EquifaxSenior Vice President, Chief Security Officer2005 — 2013
First Data Commercial ServicesVice President, Chief Information Security Officer2003 — 2005
eONE GlobalVice President, Chief Information Security Officer2001 — 2003
Ernst & YoungNational Director1997 — 2001

Skills & more

Software as a Service (SaaS)Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)8Enterprise Software37Executive Team4Business Growth4Big Data Analytics4Predictive Analytics1IT Business Strategy1Information Architecture1Cloud ApplicationsData Science

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Machine LearningRegulatory ComplianceData ManagementCybersecurityCyber OperationsExecutive LeadershipCorporate StrategyProject ManagementSupport ServicesIT IntegrationExpense ManagementStrategic Business

Languages French

CISSP

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Colleagues at Sorenson Ventures

Amir Ovcina

Fund Advisor at Cloud Health Euroventures

Anthony Aroni

Controller at Sorenson Ventures

Audrey Stine

Executive Assistant at Sorenson Ventures

Bert Roberts

Partner, Head of Investor Relations at Sorenson Ventures

Brady Broadbent

Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Burke Davis

Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Chris Hulme

Senior Associate at Sorenson Ventures

Eric Hilton

Partner at Sorenson Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Spinelli?: Tony Spinelli, a former Fortune 100 CISO who led security at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, moved into venture in 2020 and focuses on early-stage cybersecurity with a corporate-buyer perspective.
Where does Tony Spinelli work?: Tony Spinelli is Venture Partner at Sorenson Ventures.
What does Tony Spinelli invest in?: Tony Spinelli invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Tony Spinelli write?: Tony Spinelli typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.
Where did Tony Spinelli go to school?: Tony Spinelli studied at Washington University in St. Louis (MBA, Corporate Strategy); Fudan University (MBA Residency); Imperial College London (MBA Residency).

Same school

Also attended Washington University in St. Louis274

Lee FixelFounder of Addition Max WechterSenior Director of AI at Lerer Hippeau Mark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock Ventures Jess OynickHead of Talent at Union Square Ventures (USV)Andrew ForysiakOwner, AJF and Associates at Riphean Investments David GoadSenior Associate, Strategic Investment at Echo Health Ventures

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Also attended Fudan University167

Mirva LaatunenSenior Investment Associate at OpenOcean Hege TollerudHead of Community & Events at Brighteye Ventures Chan Yip PangExecutive Director, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Adam ZongEntrepreneur-In-Residence at The Innovation Space Rin HuangPartner at Fenbushi Capital Sarah ChanController at Stripes

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Also attended Imperial College London718

Deji SasegbonVP, Platform & Portfolio Operations at EchoVC Partners Madison LenormandInvestor at Daphni Loubaba El AyoubiInvestor at Northzone Giovanni MariggiInvestor at Medicxi Francois PrinslooInvestor at Medicxi Ben PerryInvestor at Medicxi

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Also attended Saint Louis University45

Hemal PatelManaging Director at Marlin Equity Partners Rachel SubasicDirector of Platform at Rally Ventures Management, Llc Kristin RosbergVice President, Talent at Five Elms Capital Andrew DearingGeneral Partner at Cultivation Capital Joe KaiserSenior Investment Advisor at Mercato Partners Tom BittingManaging Director at Advantage Capital Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association6

Kayla ChernofAssociate at Tech Square Ventures Chloe BierutCommunity & Events Manager at Energize Ventures John BantaPresident & Managing Director of the Blue Venture Funds and the President of the fund's General Partner at Blue Venture Funds Phil SchwarzPartner at Corazon Capital Angela FranklinOperations Manager at First Angel Network Association (FAN)Patrick YungPartner at Webster Equity Partners

Also worked at Capital One232

Joey ShinInvestment Analyst at Pantera Capital Nigel MorrisCo-Founder and Managing Partner of QED Investors Frank RotmanCo-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors Bill CilluffoPartner at QED Investors Jess OynickHead of Talent at Union Square Ventures (USV)Austin HayInvestor at Khosla Ventures

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Also worked at Tyco5

Herman BullsFormal Advisor at Moonshots Capital Donnchadh CullinanDivisional Manager - Technology, Services and Consumer at Enterprise Ireland Ofir Bar LevavVenture Advisor at Spider Capital Vishal GargManaging Director at Wynnchurch Dominik BiscetteCTO, co-founder at Condenzero

Also worked at Ernst & Young1,927

Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis Ventures Sandra SchwarzerInvestor at Index Ventures Linn Hege AuneInvestor at Investinor TorjusInvestor at Investinor Angela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate Ventures Mahesha SubramaniamHead of Client Relations at Golden Gate Ventures

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