DtSR Episode 720 - Finance Masterclass for Cyber (Part 1)
Summary
Hosts Rafal and James Jardine welcome returning guest Patrick Dennis to demystify venture capital and private equity for cybersecurity founders. Dennis explains funding stages from angels to growth equity, clarifying how valuations, dilution, and burn rates impact company control. The discussion critiques the industry's history of inefficient spending during low-interest periods and the resulting pressure from inflated valuations that hinder exits.
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