Willis Ryckman
About Willis Ryckman
Willis Ryckman is a Director and Managing Principal at Three Kings Capital, where he focuses on investments in cybersecurity companies. He has over 25 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry and has held various leadership roles in multiple organizations since transitioning to cybersecurity in 2013.
Work at Cloudrise
Willis Ryckman serves as a Director at Cloudrise, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the company's strategic direction and operational oversight. Cloudrise focuses on providing cybersecurity solutions, aligning with Ryckman's extensive background in the cybersecurity sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Cloudrise, Ryckman holds multiple roles across various organizations. He is a Mentor at Duality Accelerator since 2021, a Judge for the SINET16 Innovator Award Judging Committee since 2020, and a Director at Lynx Technology Partners, Inc. since 2021. He also serves as a Director at RedJack since 2015 and is a Managing Principal at Three Kings Capital since 2009, where he focuses on investments in cybersecurity companies.
Education and Expertise
Willis Ryckman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Economics from Trinity College-Hartford, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, attending from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and finance.
Background in Cybersecurity and Investments
Ryckman transitioned to focus exclusively on the cybersecurity sector in 2013, initially through the BlackRock Kelso investment platform. He is involved in investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million in cybersecurity companies, specifically targeting those with a minimum revenue of $5 million. His experience spans over 25 years in the Aerospace and Defense industry before his shift to cybersecurity.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Ryckman was the Founder and Managing Director at The Bank Street Group from 2001 to 2011, operating in New York, NY, and Stamford, CT. His leadership experience in this position laid the groundwork for his subsequent ventures in the cybersecurity and investment sectors.