ALEX DOLL

Alex Doll stands as a pivotal figure in the venture capital landscape, particularly within the dynamic field of cybersecurity. As a Founder and Managing Partner at Ten Eleven Ventures, he has been instrumental in shaping the firm's strategy and investment thesis, focusing exclusively on cybersecurity's most promising companies. His leadership has positioned Ten Eleven Ventures as a go-to partner for entrepreneurs building the next generation of security solutions.

At Ten Eleven Ventures, Alex Doll's role encompasses identifying, evaluating, and investing in early-stage and growth-stage cybersecurity companies. He brings a wealth of operational and investment experience to the table, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate their growth, refine their market strategies, and achieve significant exits. His investment focus areas span a broad spectrum of cybersecurity, including cloud security, data protection, threat intelligence, identity and access management, and security operations. He seeks out innovative technologies that address critical enterprise security challenges and have the potential to disrupt existing markets.

Before co-founding Ten Eleven Ventures, Alex Doll built an impressive career marked by both entrepreneurial success and strategic investment leadership. He previously served as a General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he focused on enterprise software and security investments. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and the nuances of scaling technology companies. Prior to his venture capital roles, Doll was a successful entrepreneur himself, having founded and served as CEO of PSS Systems, an enterprise software company that was later acquired by IBM. His operational background gives him a unique perspective, allowing him to truly empathize with and effectively advise founders.

His extensive corporate experience also includes leadership positions at major technology firms. He served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Symantec and Vice President of Business Development at Network Associates (now McAfee), where he gained invaluable insights into the cybersecurity market's evolving needs and competitive landscape. This blend of operational, entrepreneurial, and investment experience makes Alex Doll a highly sought-after investor and board member.

While specific individual investments are often a collaborative effort within Ten Eleven Ventures, Alex Doll has been deeply involved in the firm's successful portfolio, which includes companies like Darktrace, KnowBe4, AttackIQ, and OneTrust. He has also been part of the journey for companies that achieved significant acquisitions, such as Twistlock (acquired by Palo Alto Networks) and ObserveIT (acquired by Proofpoint). His strategic vision and commitment to fostering innovation continue to drive Ten Eleven Ventures' mission to back the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.