Cyber Capital Partners focuses on the cybersecurity businesses that have a proven uniqueness or technological advantage, and need assistance around corporate development, operational maturity, growth capital, strategic partnerships and other challenges common to emerging cybersecurity companies.
We collaborate with Investors ranging from seed to VC to Private Equity to Family Offices, developers of cybersecurity technologies (National Labs, Incubators, Corporate Ventures, Entrepreneurs) and Industry Partners (MSPs, MSSPs, VARs and ProServ companies) that make up the cybersecurity ecosystem.
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We at Cyber Capital Partners know that finding the right partnerships to achieve your growth goals is not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer free consultations to examine the strategic, cultural and financial outcomes and the likelihoods of success.
The Team
Managing Partner
Jason M. Gayl
Jason is best known for his expertise in supporting consolidation strategies, strategic partnerships and recapitalizations in cybersecurity, cloud and other advanced technology businesses in highly regulated markets: US government, financial services, legal, critical infrastructure, and healthcare.
As Managing Partner of Cyber Capital Partners and previously the Managing Director of Venture Management, Jason has lead or co-lead dozens of corporate development engagements. Jason has spent the past 15 years negotiating and structuring mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, strategic alliances and joint ventures. Prior to Venture Management, Jason developed his financial analysis and modeling skills at the Calvert Group, Thompson Financial and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Jason received his M.B.A. from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, with concentrations in finance, strategy and entrepreneurship. He obtained a B.A in Economics from Boston University. He is active in the Washington, DC venture communities and in Maryland Industrial Partners Program.
Partner
Doug Black
One of a 100 Certified Professional Facilitators (CPF) in the United States, Doug leads enterprise-wide cyber security, cloud, and information technology modernization strategic planning, policy, governance, business process, data analysis, human factors, communications, and behavior change transformation initiatives for the U.S. Federal Government and private sector organizations.
He also leads and advises on business development, capture, teaming, and proposal strategy and responses for U.S. Federal Government cyber security and IT Services procurements, ranging from multi-billion dollar GWACs and IDIQs, GSA Schedules, and BPAs/RFPs for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and civilian agencies.
Doug obtained his M.A. from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and his B.A. from Trinity University of San Antonio. He is active in several organizations focused on the federal market, including ACT-IAC, AFCEA, and AFFIRM.
Partner
Fritz Finley
Fritz is an executive management consultant with a focus on enterprise infrastructure transformation and cyber security innovation. Fritz has a lengthy career in supporting the cyber security efforts of key intelligence agencies. Fritz has been the Chief Technology Officer for multiple organizations that have focused on technology transformation for the Intelligence Community, Federal agencies, and large corporate customers.
His specialties include newly developed technology evaluations, enterprise data management design, infrastructure automation and optimization, cyber security risk mitigation, and M&A technology due diligence. He has also designed a cutting edge data center and cloud managed services platform to enable information sharing while maintaining compliance with data protection best practices.
PARTNER
Rich Scigaj, CMA, CM&AA
Rich is an operational finance executive adding value to Cyber Capital Partners’ clients in the areas of strategic planning, operational leadership, investment prioritization, financial management and reporting, financial data analytics, and due diligence. Rich develops financial strategies that transform organizations, drive organic growth, free up resources for more productive reinvestment, and focus expansion through acquisitions and divestitures.
Rich’s financial leadership has produced a track record of achievement in driving profitability, cash flow, producing millions in annual savings. Prior to joining Cyber Capital Partners Rich was the Senior Finance Director for the Civilian Solutions sector of General Dynamics Information Technology. This large portfolio of IT, cyber, call center, and logistics programs served US civilian cabinet level agencies as well as the Department of Homeland Security. He previously served as Finance Director for the Advanced Information Solutions business area of ITT-Exelis, Inc. (acquired by Harris Corporation, now Peraton). In this role Rich led the finance organization for a growing portfolio of applied R&D programs serving the Department of Defense and other agencies in the intel and cyber communities.
Rich holds a M.B.A. with concentrations in Finance, Corporate Accounting, and Public Accounting from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. He also holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Rochester. Rich is a Certified Management Accountant, a Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, and Value Based Six Sigma (VBSS) Green Belt. He is an active member of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Operating Partner & SENIOR ADVISOR
Paul Serotkin
A C-Suite veteran of several growing government contractors (including two INC 5000 listees), Paul leverages three decades-plus of industry experience for Cyber CP clients. He focuses on developing and deploying corporate strategy, building infrastructure aligned with strategic plan and projected revenue, accessing capital in optimal form, and putting in place a pathway to successful exit.
He previously served as Principal for two boutique investment banks supporting the aerospace and defense sectors, providing buy and sell side services, and was Director/VP, Corporate Development for public and private federal contractors, managing strategic pursuits, portfolio shaping and deal transactions for system integrators, IT services and mission support firms.
He is the Immediate Past President of the National Defense Industrial Association-NDIA, New England, and currently serves on its board. He holds a M.A. from Boston University and a B.A. from Northeastern University.