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CISO Venture Club
The CISO Venture Club is a private circle for active CISOs, former CISOs, and VPs of Security Operations — the operators who understand enterprise security from the inside.
Members engage with real AV deal flow while building relationships with a curated peer group of senior security leaders. No vendors. No press. No agenda beyond genuine conversation and real deal review.
Investing is never required. Members see the same investment memos AV uses internally — the decision to participate in any deal is entirely their own.
Who It's For
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Active CISOs
Security leaders who want a private peer group outside their organization — no vendors, no press, no agenda.
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Former CISOs
Practitioners in transition or advising, staying sharp and connected through a trusted network.
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VPs of Security Operations
Senior operators building relationships that last beyond any single role.
Cadence & Format
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Private dinners & small group meetups
Intimate, in-person gatherings for members in the same city or region.
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Quarterly virtual session
60 minutes of peer discussion anchored around a live AV deal, with operator-level market analysis.
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Real deal flow, optional participation
Members see the same investment memos AV uses internally; investing is never required.
The Standard
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Vetted Room
Every seat reviewed for seniority, candor, and trust — no vendors, no press.
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Real Talk
Structured discussion, not passive listening — members come prepared and contribute.
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No Filters
A room where you can be direct about what’s actually working and what isn’t.
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Market Intelligence
Early visibility into companies pitching your security stack within 12–18 months.
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Founder Access
Direct engagement with AV investors and select portfolio founders when relevant.
Deal Access
AV PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES
Investing in companies like these
Illustrative portfolio examples across the AV deal engine.
Example investments shown for illustrative purposes only, are not necessarily indicative of outcomes experienced by any AV fund or investor, and are not available to future investors except potentially in the case of follow-on investment.
Investing Alongside Established VC Lead Investors
These leading venture firms have backed some of the most successful companies in the world.
Co-investors are shown for illustrative purposes only, do not represent all co-investors with which Alumni Ventures has invested, and are not necessarily indicative of future co-investors. The identity of a co-investor does not guarantee investment quality or performance.
Powered by Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture firms, providing access to diversified venture portfolios and direct investment opportunities across high-growth technology sectors.
The CISO Venture Club combines venture access with a curated community of experienced security leaders, creating opportunities for learning, networking, and discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Active CISOs seeking a private peer group outside their organization, former CISOs staying sharp through a trusted network, and VPs of Security Operations building relationships that last. No vendors, no press, no agenda beyond genuine conversation.
No. Members see the same investment memos AV uses internally, but participation in any deal is entirely optional. Investing is never required to remain a member in good standing.
Quarterly virtual sessions run approximately 60 minutes, anchored around a live AV deal with operator-level market analysis. Members also gather in-person for private dinners and small group meetups in the same city or region.
Cybersecurity and adjacent enterprise security infrastructure — including identity, cloud security, detection and response, zero-trust, and AI-native security tools. Members also get early visibility into the broader AV deal pipeline when relevant.
Membership is by invitation only. Submit a short application and, if there’s a fit, you’ll be invited to a brief conversation to confirm expectations and accredited investor status.
All deal materials and member discussions are strictly confidential. Members are expected to maintain confidentiality as a condition of membership. What is shared in the room stays in the room.
Membership is by invitation only.
A private circle for senior security leaders. Limited capacity — apply to be considered for the next cohort.
Applicants to CISO Venture Club must demonstrate accredited investor status before seeing live investment opportunities.
