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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Washington, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Israel
  • Germany
  • France
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Series C
  • Growth
Industries
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Defense
About
Paladin Capital Group is a Washington-based venture capital firm focused on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure resilience. Their focus spans national security and critical infrastructure across United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Germany, and France. The firm supports cybersecurity founders from Series A through growth.
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Investment Thesis

Paladin Capital Group is a growth-stage venture capital firm deploying capital across cybersecurity and digital infrastructure resilience sectors. They invest globally in advanced technologies enabling, monitoring, managing, and defending critical infrastructure. The firm differentiates itself through merging financial expertise with national security and technical competence.
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Founded by Michael R. Steed (Managing Partner), former Chief Investment Officer at the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Fund. Mark Maloney (Partner) brings deep cybersecurity and national security expertise. Kenneth Pentimonti (Managing Director) leads European investments from London. Kemba Walden leads the Paladin Global Institute, former US Acting National Cyber Director.

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Team

Michael R. Steed - Founder Managing Partner

Mark Maloney - Partner

Kenneth Pentimonti - Managing Director

Kemba Walden - Paladin Global Institute

Portfolio

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Ursa Space Systems

DPOrganizer

White Ops

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