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Andy Cao

Chief Operating Officer at ProjectDiscovery.io

Las Vegas, Nevada

Overview

Work Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer

    2023 - Current

    Wearing many hats, but officially responsible for executing the vision of our founding team. ProjectDiscovery is an open-source powered security company focused on finding new, exploitable vulnerabilities and helping companies fix them before attackers find them.

  • Head of Revenue and Operations

    2022 - 2023

  • Principal

    2018 - 2021

    Led early stage venture capital investments with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure (DevOps, databases, AI/ML). Worked closely with several portfolio companies to build out FP&A forecasting models, establish KPIs dashboards, and plan key milestones for upcoming fundraises. Sourced or executed investments include Split.io, Architect.io, HYPR, Uptycs, Safebase, Quantifind, Workbase (acq by Hightouch), and Aporeto (acq by Palo Alto Networks)

  • Vice President and Founding Team Member

    2016 - 2018

    Co-founded and launched a new growth equity firm focused on B2B software and tech-enabled services. Responsible for hiring the initial VP and Associate team and building out firm infrastructure (website, CRM, data partners, expert networks) in addition to typical Vice President responsibilities. Worked closely with portfolio companies to execute 3 tuck-in acquisitions, hire sales and finance leadership, and implement reporting and KPI dashboards. Sourced or executed investments include UserZoom (acq by Thoma Bravo for $800M), Onica (acq by Rackspace for $323M), NetSPI (acq by KKR), and ProgenyHealth.

  • Senior Associate

    2012 - 2016

    Sourced and diligenced later stage venture opportunities in cybersecurity, healthcare IT and enterprise software. Relevant investments include Prolexic (acquired by Akamai), ArroHealth (acquired by CIOX Health), and NinthDecimal

  • Global Banking Analyst

    2010 - 2012

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