Barrett Lyon

Angel Investor Florida, United States ·Founded 2021

Overview

Barrett Lyon is an American internet entrepreneur and investor specializing in cybersecurity and internet infrastructure. He has founded and led several companies in these sectors, including Prolexic Technologies, BitGravity, and Defense.Net. Lyon is also the creator of the Opte Project, a visual representation of the internet displayed in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 2021, Lyon co-founded Netography, a cloud-native network detection and response platform. In September 2023, he led a spin-off from Netography to pursue eBPF-based innovations, with seed funding from Mango Capital. Lyon remains an advisor and board member at Netography. Lyon's investment focus includes technology, cybersecurity, and internet infrastructure, with a preference for early-stage companies. He has a history of investing in and advising startups in these sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in internet security and infrastructure.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative technology solutions
  • Strong management teams
  • Scalable business models
  • Potential for significant market impact
  • Alignment with Lyon's expertise in cybersecurity and internet infrastructure

Portfolio Companies

NetographyProlexic TechnologiesDefense.NetBitGravity

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Frequently asked questions about Barrett Lyon

What sectors does Barrett Lyon invest in?

Barrett Lyon invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Media and Education, and is based in Florida, United States. Barrett Lyon is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Barrett Lyon invest at?

Barrett Lyon backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.

Which regions does Barrett Lyon invest in?

Barrett Lyon invests across United States and Global.

What companies has Barrett Lyon invested in?

Barrett Lyon's portfolio includes Netography, Prolexic Technologies, Defense.Net and BitGravity.

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