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Tony Murphy

Limited Partner at Mendoza Ventures

United States

Overview 

Tony Murphy is a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a strong background in cybersecurity, IT operations, and executive management. He has held leadership roles at reputable companies like Desktop Metal and Progress, showcasing expertise in enterprise IT strategy and information security. Tony Murphy's career highlights include serving as a CIO/CISO at Newport LLC and contributing as a Board Member at CPS, along with founding Beantown Consulting. His current role as CIO at Desktop Metal demonstrates his proficiency in IT management and cybersecurity, making him a valuable asset in the field of information technology.

Work Experience 

  • CIO and CISO

    2024 - Current

Newfold Digital is a leading web presence solutions provider serving millions of businesses globally.

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    2022

    Data and Information Management

  • Limited Partner / Investor

    2022

    Boston-based Mendoza Ventures invests in early-stage AI, Fintech, and Cybersecurity companies that are targets for early acquisition.

Mendoza Ventures is an early and growth stage Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity venture fund that provides an actively managed approach to VC.

  • Chief Information Officer

    2022 - 2024

    (acquired by Nano Dimensions)

Desktop Metal is a provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printing accessible to all engineers, designers, and manufacturers.

Raised $816,760,835.00 from Baron Capital, XN, Chamath Palihapitiya, JB Straubel, Miller Value Partners and HPS Investment Partners.

  • CIO,CISO and Partner

    2021 - 2022

  • Advisor

    2021 - 2021

    A pioneer in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) technology. Acquired by Cisco in 2023

Oort is an identity threat detection and response platform for enterprise security.

Raised $15,000,000.00 from Bain Capital Ventures, .406 Ventures, Cisco Investments, Energy Impact Partners, Argon Ventures and First Star Ventures.

  • Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer

    2017 - 2021

Progress is a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications.

Raised $400,000,000.00 from New Enterprise Associates.

  • Vice President of Information Technology

    2014 - 2017

Stratus delivers zero-touch Edge Computing platforms that run vital commerce functions.

  • Director of IT and Business Systems (Head of IT)

    2011 - 2014

    (acquired by Oracle)

Acme Packet provides voice, data and communications services and applications across IP networks for service providers and enterprises.

Raised $27,300,000.00 from Advanced Technology Ventures.

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