Alex Doll Joins National Venture Capital Association Board of Directors
BURLINGAME, Calif., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ten Eleven Ventures, the original cybersecurity-focused, global, and stage-agnostic investment firm, today announced that its co-founder and managing general partner, Alex Doll, has been appointed to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Board of Directors.
Doll brings extensive experience as a venture investor and a deep strategic understanding of the cybersecurity landscape to the NVCA. At Ten Eleven Ventures, he has successfully led investments in over 60 cybersecurity startups and scale-ups, already guiding 17 to successful exits, including notable IPOs such as Ping Identity, Darktrace, and KnowBe4. As a member of the NVCA Board, Doll will leverage his experience to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and help innovative startups more effectively navigate the transition from private to public markets.
Doll's appointment also affirms the NVCA's growing recognition of cybersecurity's critical importance across venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystems. As the founder of the industry's first cybersecurity specialist venture capital firm, Doll brings a distinctive perspective on the complex ways national security and geopolitics impact start-ups and scale ups in the cybersecurity industry. As a board member, he looks forward to adding insights on national security and geopolitical dynamics from the point of view of the cybersecurity industry.
"We're thrilled to welcome Alex Doll to the NVCA board," said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. "Through his leadership in our National Security Working Group, Alex has consistently brought sharp insight and a deep commitment to safeguarding American innovation. Adding his perspective to NVCA's Board of Directors will be invaluable as we work to better serve the entrepreneurs tackling today's toughest challenges."
"The NVCA plays a crucial role in advocating for policies that fuel innovation, facilitating strategic private-public partnerships, and nurturing an engaged venture community," said Alex Doll. "In today's challenging economic climate, cybersecurity startups face increasing obstacles in accessing public markets. To sustain innovation and scalability in this critical sector, we must evolve our regulatory frameworks and ecosystem support to streamline and demystify the IPO process. Additionally, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to funding groundbreaking research, protecting intellectual property, and strengthening national cybersecurity resilience. I'm committed to working with the NVCA and policymakers to drive meaningful change on these important matters."
The appointment also underscores Doll's deep-rooted commitment to the NVCA's mission, continuing a family legacy of leadership. Alex's father, Dixon Doll, served multiple terms on NVCA's board, including as Chairman during the critical passage of the U.S. JOBS Act in 2012. That landmark legislation marked a rare alignment between government and business, fostering significant advancements in innovation, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
The NVCA remains dedicated to advocating for public policies, facilitating strategic collaboration, and providing resources to empower venture capital firms and startups. Doll's expertise and visionary leadership will be pivotal in advancing NVCA's ongoing efforts to strengthen the foundations of high-growth businesses across America.
More details on the new board appointments can be found here.
About Ten Eleven Ventures
Ten Eleven Ventures is the original cybersecurity-focused, global and stage-agnostic investment firm. The firm finds, invests in and helps grow top cybersecurity companies addressing critical digital security needs, tapping its team, network and experience to help build successful businesses. Since its founding, Ten Eleven Ventures has raised over $US1 billion and made over 60 cybersecurity investments across stages worldwide, including KnowBe4, Darktrace, Axis Security, Twistlock, Verodin, Cylance and Ping Identity. For more information, please visit 1011vc.com.
About NVCA
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit www.nvca.org.
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