About Us

Operator-Led Venture Platform

Mod Squad Capital is an operator-led venture platform where capital, cybersecurity expertise, and enterprise access are aligned around measurable impact.

Core Philosophy

Most venture firms provide capital and advice.

Mod Squad Capital provides capital, operators, and enterprise access.

Every participant in the ecosystem is aligned through performance-based incentives. Advisors earn upside only when their contributions materially move the startup forward. This creates a culture of accountability where everyone is expected to "put up or shut up."

Mission

Accelerating Cybersecurity Innovation

To accelerate the next generation of cybersecurity and enterprise technology companies by aligning capital, expertise, and enterprise market access around measurable impact.

We believe the best outcomes happen when founders, operators, and investors share the same goals and are rewarded based on real results—not just time or connections.

Positioning

A New Category

Operator-Led Venture Platform for Cybersecurity Startups

We're not just another venture firm. We're building a new model where experienced security leaders actively drive value creation alongside founders.

Investment Approach

Flexible, Milestone-Based Structure

Mod Squad Capital participates in early-stage companies through flexible investment structures aligned with startup milestones.

Deal-by-Deal Structure

Instead of managing a traditional venture fund, the platform deploys capital and expertise through flexible structures designed to maximize speed and alignment with founders.

Operator-Driven Engagement

Every investment comes with hands-on support from the Mod Squad network—experienced operators who actively help drive growth and market adoption.

How We Engage

Performance-Driven Startup Partnerships

When Mod Squad Capital partners with a startup, the engagement focuses on measurable business outcomes.

Example Milestone Structure

$1 million in ARR generated within the first 12 months can correspond to a defined equity allocation.

Future milestones are negotiated as the company grows, ensuring ongoing alignment between the platform, advisors, and founders.

This performance-driven model ensures that Mod Squad Capital earns its upside through real impact rather than passive ownership.

The Network

The Defining Feature of Our Platform

The Mod Squad is a curated network of experts who support portfolio companies in areas critical to enterprise adoption.

Enterprise Security Leadership

CISOs and security architects from Fortune 500 companies and leading enterprises.

Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

Risk and compliance leaders who understand GRC requirements and frameworks.

Go-to-Market Execution

Operators with proven track records scaling cybersecurity companies.

Enterprise Partnerships

Leaders who can facilitate strategic relationships and design partner engagements.

Industry Influence & Credibility

Respected voices in cybersecurity who can amplify your company's message.

Enterprise Security Insight

Deep understanding of how enterprises evaluate, buy, and deploy security solutions.

Each startup engagement typically includes 5–10 Mod Squad members selected for their strategic relevance to the company's market.

Incentive Model

Performance-Based Participation

A portion of Mod Squad Capital's economics is reserved for advisors who create measurable impact for portfolio companies.

Approximately 30% of platform economics is allocated to the Mod Squad Advisor Pool.

Advisors earn participation in this pool based on verified contributions that materially advance the startup.

Examples of Qualifying Contributions:

  • Revenue generation from enterprise introductions

  • Securing enterprise design partners

  • Strategic partnerships that accelerate adoption

  • Funding introductions that result in successful investment rounds

  • Product architecture guidance that enables enterprise readiness

  • Customer references and testimonials that unlock new deals

Advisors do not receive automatic equity. Participation is earned through measurable outcomes.

Governance

Fair & Transparent Attribution

Advisor contributions are evaluated through a lightweight governance process designed to remain fair without creating bureaucracy.

A small internal committee reviews contributions and allocates credit accordingly.

The goal is to ensure transparency while keeping the system efficient and practical.

Growth Strategy

Selective, High-Impact Approach

Mod Squad Capital takes a highly selective approach to partnerships.

The platform typically adds no more than three new startup partnerships per year.

This ensures that each company receives meaningful support from the Mod Squad network rather than superficial engagement. Our focus is depth of impact, not breadth of portfolio.

Focus Areas

Where We Invest

Cybersecurity

Cloud security, Identity and access management, AI-powered threat detection, Security automation, Supply chain security

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Compliance automation platforms, Risk management systems, Privacy and data protection technologies, Third-party risk management

Enterprise Infrastructure and Security Platforms

Technologies that enable large organizations to operate more securely and efficiently

While the platform has strong relationships within the Israeli cybersecurity ecosystem, it supports high-potential startups from anywhere in the world.

Ready to Join the Ecosystem?

Whether you're a founder, advisor, or investor, there's a place for you in the Mod Squad Capital platform.