Does anyone have experience in cybersecurity businesses?

February 27, 2020

by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School in MG9V+6H2, Guatemala City, Guatemala

I am running a traditional Search Fund and I am currently analyzing a cybersecurity company in Latin America. The company has been 25 years in the business, and is primarily a VAR (~ 75% of revenues), with 25% coming from services (both MSS and consulting services).

My background is not in tech, let alone cybersecurity, so I am hoping to touch base with anyone who has experience in the cybersecurity space in order to get some advice and better understanding of the industry.

Industry has a incredibly positive outlook, particularly in LatAm, and depending on the business model can have very attractive attributes for SF investing. However, I fear that my lack of a technical background and knowledge of the space will be a problem when it comes to taking over operations.

Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Reply by a professional
in Charlotte, NC, USA

Hi Ramiro. We provide technology diligence in search and also assist with pre-LOI evaluations. One of our partners is a cyber security expert and has assisted other searchers in the evaluation process.

We'd be grateful for the opportunity to see if we can assist you. Contact me here or redacted

Reply by a searcher
in Helsinki, Finland

Hi Ramiro, I have a deep background in cybersecurity, I previously ran IBM's global security compliance business and I also happen to speak fluent Spanish. Drop me an email, redacted happy to help.

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