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Paul Judge
Managing Partner at Open Opportunity Fund
Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
Paul Judge, a prominent tech investor based in Atlanta, Georgia, has an impressive track record of founding and leading successful tech companies, including Pindrop Security and Purewire, Inc. Currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Partner of Open Opportunity Fund, he specializes in investing in early-stage companies in sectors like AI and security, with notable investments in companies like Bevy and Career Karma.
Work Experience
Chairman and Managing Partner
2020 - Current
Open Opportunity Fund is a venture capital arm of SoftBank Group.
Executive Chairman and Cofounder
2011
Pindrop® solutions are leading the way to the future of voice by establishing the standard for identity, security and trust for every voice interaction. Pindrop solutions protect some of the biggest banks, insurers, and retailers in the world using patented technology that extracts an unrivaled amount of intelligence from every call and voice encountered. Pindrop solutions help detect fraudsters and authenticate genuine customers, reducing fraud and operational costs, while improving customer experience and protecting brand reputation. Pindrop, a privately held company, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, was founded in 2011 by Dr. Vijay Balasubramaniyan, Dr. Paul Judge and Dr. Mustaque Ahamad and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Citi Ventures, Felicis Ventures, CapitalG, GV, IVP and Vitruvian Partners.
Pindrop uses AI-based IVR authentication and anti-fraud solutions to increase efficiency in call centers and stop fraudulent transactions.
Raised $318,299,981.00 from Hercules Capital.
Managing Partner
2021 - 2023
Panoramic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Atlanta that takes a “wider-view” approach to investing by targeting the south east and Midwest and placing a focus on diverse founders and university startups. Panoramic opens new doors for overlooked founders, giving more entrepreneurs access to capital to build leading tech companies.
BIP Ventures, the North American-focused venture capital division of BIP Capital.
Co-Founder
2014 - 2020
TechSquare Labs is an incubator and company building studio. TechSquare Labs has invested in over 40 technology companies.
TechSquare Labs is an incubator, seed fund and 15k sf of coworking and corporate innovation space.
Cofounder
2015 - 2017
Luma is Surround WiFi that brings home internet into the modern era. With a focus on speed, safety and security, Luma empowers users with visibility into their home WiFi system and control over their family and home network’s safety. Acquired in 2017.
Chief Research Officer and VP
2009 - 2014
Barracuda Networks is the worldwide leader in Security, Application Delivery and Data Protection Solutions. IPO in 2013.
NetContinuum provides web application firewalls, enabling application controllers to secure and manage enterprise web applications.
Raised $61,000,000.00 from Entrepia Ventures, Invus, Palomar Ventures and Menlo Ventures.
Chief Technology Officer & Cofounder
2007 - 2009
Purewire was a startup providing web security as a service. Acquired by Barracuda Networks in 2009.
Chief Technology Officer
2006 - 2007
Secure Computing was a publicly traded computer security company. Acquired by McAfee in 2008.
Secure Computing provides enterprise gateway security solutions in the United States.
Raised $69,900,000.00 from Warburg Pincus.
Chief Technology Officer
2000 - 2006
CipherTrust was a leading anti-spam and messaging security company. Acquired by Secure Computing in 2006 for $273 million.
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