DataTribe leverages deep experience and expertise to build and launch successful product companies. We put real firepower behind every idea.
Commitment to Every Company
Co-building with DataTribe gives companies unmatched access to non-dillutive, in-kind services including marketing, product management, sales, engineering, legal, and finance. DataTribe companies also get exclusive access to a curated network of strategic partners and advisors.
Capital
DataTribe contributes significantly more early-stage capital than traditional investors or incubators, as well as approximately $1M in like kind services such as free office space, special rates via vetted legal, accounting, IT and other services.
Experience
Work with the DataTribe team to co-build your company. Experienced former founders and CXO level staff will work with you in areas such as go to market, product management, marketing and lead generation. Follow the DataTribe playbook to get your company from start to market success.
Connections
DataTribe uniquely sits at the intersection of three powerful networks: decision-makers at the world’s largest companies, the Bay Area venture capital ecosystem, and the Intelligence Community and national labs. We marshal the full potential of these connections to accelerate our portfolio companies time-to-market and increase access to talent and capital.
What could your company do with $2 million?
The DataTribe Challenge is a unique annual competition where startups have a chance at receiving up to $2 million in seed capital. The Challenge brings together the best entrepreneurs in the world looking to disrupt cybersecurity and data science. DataTribe selects three finalists that split $20,000 in prize money and one winner that could receive up to $2 million in seed capital.
Submissions Due: September 23rd, 2023 DT Challenge Pitch Event: November 2nd, 2023
About The Challenge
As we prepare for the 6th Annual DataTribe Challenge, we are looking forward to all the great companies that will submit to compete for one of the three finalist spots. The finalists will be announced October 12th, 2023, and the final competition event will take place in Maryland on November 2nd, 2023. We expect this year to continue the tradition of bringing together an amazing group of cyber startups, executives, investors and luminaries.
For full competition details, check out the links to the FAQ and Terms & Conditions at the bottom of the page.
Why We Do the DataTribe Challenge
DataTribe wants to continue to build world-class companies. We have built a unique reputation as a partner with elite teams at the cutting edge of innovation, typically leveraging experience gained at national security agencies or government R&D labs. DataTribe’s mission is to advance the state-of-the-art in cybersecurity and data science.
How To Get Involved
Companies that are interested must submit a proposal that includes a deck and relevant information. DataTribe will review submissions for technical merit, market potential, and readiness of the team.
Companies that are interested in competing must also be pre-Series A with maximum funding to date not exceeding more than $1.2M. You must have an Enterprise, Big Data or Cyber Security product, beta, MVP or concept to present.