[liberationtech] investing in liberation tech

[J.M. Porup]

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Is it possible to make money investing in privacy- or security-focused
startups?

I am putting together an angel fund (in Chile, but keep reading). I am
not an investor myself, but I'm in a position to evaluate and propose
startups to our participating angels.

I'd really like to see an investment or two in liberation tech.

After watching the flame war over Espionage (*not* rehashing that
debate, please don't shoot), it occurred to me that the primary
business model for successful innovation in this field is foundation
money, not end users.

But angel investors want to see a hundred million dollar exit, minimum.

Anyone working on anything juicy in this space that would scale
globally and make money too? Or am I looking for something that
doesn't exist?

Jens


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J.M. Porup, CDWDS (Chief Dude Who Does Stuff)
LatAm Startups Angel Funds
www.LatAmStartups.biz

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