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Casilda Angulo is a Vice President at Forgepoint Capital based in San Francisco, California. She initially joined the venture capital firm, which manages over $1 billion in total assets, as a Summer Associate in 2022 before advancing to Senior Associate in 2023. In her current investment capacity, she serves as a Board Observer for portfolio companies including Lynx, Nudge Security, and SPHERE. Angulo contributed to the firm's artificial intelligence investment strategy and helped facilitate its strategic alliance with Santander to support global expansion across European and Latin American markets. Prior to her venture capital career, she earned an MBA and dual bachelor's degrees in business administration and finance between 2012 and 2023. Her current focus remains on evaluating emerging infrastructure technologies, specifically targeting generative AI security, software-as-a-service posture management, and financial fraud prevention.
Casilda Angulo is a distinguished Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, a leading venture capital firm singularly focused on investing in the next generation of cybersecurity innovation. In her pivotal role, Ms. Angulo is deeply involved in the firm's investment process, from identifying promising startups to conducting thorough due diligence and providing strategic support to portfolio companies. Her expertise is crucial in pinpointing the disruptive technologies and visionary teams that are poised to redefine the landscape of digital security.
At Forgepoint Capital, Casilda Angulo's investment focus aligns perfectly with the firm's mission to back transformative cybersecurity solutions. She actively seeks out companies developing cutting-edge technologies across various domains, including enterprise security software, cloud security, data privacy, identity and access management, threat intelligence, and operational technology (OT) security. Her analytical approach helps the firm assess market opportunities, evaluate technological advancements, and identify the potential for significant impact within the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector. She is dedicated to partnering with founders who are building resilient and scalable solutions to address the most pressing security challenges faced by businesses and governments worldwide.
Prior to joining Forgepoint Capital, Ms. Angulo honed her investment acumen at Insight Partners, a prominent global private equity and venture capital firm. There, she focused on investments in high-growth software and cybersecurity companies, gaining invaluable experience in identifying market leaders and supporting their expansion. Her earlier career also includes a tenure in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she developed a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic advisory. This diverse background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of both the financial and operational aspects of scaling successful technology companies.
Casilda Angulo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, a testament to her commitment to leadership and strategic thinking. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Yale University. Her robust educational background, combined with her extensive professional experience, positions her as a key contributor to Forgepoint Capital's success and its mission to foster innovation in cybersecurity. Through her work, she plays an integral role in empowering entrepreneurs and advancing the critical field of digital defense, ensuring that organizations are better equipped to navigate an increasingly complex threat environment.
Casilda Angulo is a Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, a premier venture capital firm exclusively focused on cybersecurity investments. She plays a key role in identifying and supporting innovative companies in the digital security space.
Casilda Angulo invests in early-stage and growth-stage cybersecurity companies. Her focus areas include enterprise security software, cloud security, data privacy, identity and access management, and threat intelligence, aligning with Forgepoint Capital's specialized mandate.
Casilda Angulo works as a Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, a leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in and building transformative cybersecurity companies.
