Security Leadership Capital

Sathvik Krishnamurthy, as Founder and Managing Partner, runs the investment process — sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support. He combines operating experience as an entrepreneur with deep technical expertise in data security. The firm's Cybersecurity Advisory Board provides domain-specific input during diligence and post-investment, but Krishnamurthy controls final allocation calls.

SLC embeds its Cybersecurity Advisory Board into the portfolio support model. Chaired by David Bauer, the CAB includes Paul Kocher of Cryptography Research, Stanford's Dan Boneh, and former Fortune 500 CISOs. They help founders with security architecture, product positioning, and customer trust — an arrangement closer to an operating partner model than a standard advisory board.

No. SLC invests in standalone cybersecurity companies and in startups from other sectors — fintech, healthcare IT, blockchain and cloud infrastructure — where a strong cybersecurity foundation is a critical competitive differentiator. The unifying thread is that security must be a make-or-break factor for the company's success.

SLC is a seed-stage firm. It writes first institutional checks — often the earliest outside capital — targeting companies that need to harden their security posture as they build product-market fit. The firm also incubates ideas from domain experts, connecting them with technical founders and seed capital.

Yes. Testimonials on the firm's website reference introductions to Sand Hill Road investors, enterprise customers, and follow-on funders. Krishnamurthy positions SLC as a bridge — combining seed capital with the institutional credibility and network access that helps portfolio companies raise from larger venture firms.