Manish Thakur

Manish Thakur is a seasoned professional with nearly 30 years of experience in the investment industry, specializing in private equity, venture capital, and cybersecurity.

Currently, he holds the position of Managing Partner at Option3 Ventures, a cybersecurity investment firm with a national security background and a focus on private equity.

Manish has an extensive background that includes working in major financial hubs like New York, London, and Hong Kong. His expertise spans across sectors such as cybersecurity, space, and telecom.

With a strong foundation in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions from reputable firms like Merrill Lynch, SG Cowen, and HSBC, Manish has also served as CFO for Ellipso, a satellite venture backed by Boeing.

Beyond his financial roles, Manish has demonstrated his commitment to national security by serving as National Security Coordinator for USINPAC and holding board positions at notable companies like Onclave Networks and Dellfer.

Manish Thakur's specialties include cybersecurity, intelligence, artificial intelligence, insuretech, space, private equity, and venture capital.

He pursued his education with an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of London.