Chris Darby founded Cerberus Ventures in 2023 after 17 years as President and CEO of In-Q-Tel. He previously led several software and security companies, including Sarvega, @stake, and Interpath Communications.

What Chris can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
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Career

  1. Interpath Communications · President and CEO
  2. @stake · Chairman and CEO
  3. Sarvega · President and CEO
  4. Intel
  5. In-Q-Tel · President and CEO
  6. Cerberus Ventures
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Companies founded

Cerberus Ventures

Focus

softwaresecuritynetworkinginternet securityasp

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Who is Chris Darby?

Chris Darby founded Cerberus Ventures in 2023 after 17 years as President and CEO of In-Q-Tel. He previously led several software and security companies, including Sarvega, @stake, and Interpath Communications.

How much does Chris Darby invest?

Cerberus Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Chris Darby?

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What did Chris Darby do before Cerberus Ventures?

President and CEO at Interpath Communications; Chairman and CEO at @stake; President and CEO at Sarvega; Intel; President and CEO at In-Q-Tel.

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