How LPs Evaluate GP Cyber Resilience in Portfolio Companies

In this episode of The Venture Capital Investor Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into a fresh angle: how limited partners are increasingly assessing a general partner's cyber resilience—not just their own, but that of their portfolio companies. The hosts anchor the conversation in a specific 2025 survey from a major cyber insurer, which found that over 70 percent of venture-backed startups experienced a cyber incident in the past year, with 15 percent suffering financial losses over one million dollars. Lucas explains why LPs are now asking tough questions about a GP's incident response plans, board-level oversight, and whether they mandate cybersecurity training for founders. Luna challenges the assumption that early-stage startups can afford comprehensive security, and the hosts discuss practical frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how LPs can gauge a GP's preparedness through due diligence. The episode also touches on the legal implications of new SEC rules regarding cyber disclosure, and closes with a forward-looking thought on how cyber resilience may become a standard part of LP-GP conversations. Tune in for a practical guide to a critical yet underexplored aspect of venture capital due diligence. #CyberResilience #VentureCapital #LimitedPartners #DueDiligence #PortfolioCompanies #CyberSecurity #GPAlignment #LPInvesting #Finance #Business #StartupRisk #IncidentResponse #NISTFramework #SECCyberRules #BoardOversight #RiskManagement #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo