Richard Seewald

Richard Seewald is the Founder and Managing Partner of Evolution Equity Partners, a venture capital firm he established in 2008.2 With over three decades of investment, operational, and entrepreneurial experience, Seewald leads investments in cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data analytics.2

Career Highlights

• Evolution Equity Partners: Seewald founded the firm in 2008 and has since raised over $2 billion in capital.2 Under his leadership, Evolution has become a premier venture capital firm focusing on category-defining software companies.2

• Previous Experience: Before founding Evolution, Seewald was a Partner at Alpha Associates, where he led a multibillion-dollar investment platform.2

Investment Focus

Seewald specializes in investing in high-growth businesses led by exceptional entrepreneurs.3 His investment range is typically between $500K to $15.0M, with a sweet spot of around $7.0M.1 He has made 31 investments on record.1

Board Memberships

Seewald serves on the boards of several prominent companies, including:

• SecurityScorecard
• Quantexa
• Pentera
• Talon Cyber Security
• Protect AI
• Panaseer
• Elliptic
• Solidus Labs3

Education and Affiliations

• MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
• Juris Doctor from New York Law School
• B.A. from Pace University
• Awarded a Kauffman Fellowship by the Society of Kauffman Fellows
• Sits on the global advisory board of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business2

Richard Seewald has played a significant role in shaping the cybersecurity investment landscape, leveraging his extensive experience to identify and support innovative companies in the field.