Tech Edge hosted a fireside chat on April 29 at RSAC 2025 in San Francisco with Seth Spergel, Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-in-Chief John Jannarone and they discussed why Merlin Ventures has focused on the Israeli market until now, current trends around AI in cybersecurity, among other topics.
Watch the interview below:
About Seth Spergel
Seth Spergel is a Managing Partner of Merlin Ventures, where he is responsible for identifying cutting-edge companies for Merlin to partner with and invest in. Seth has more than 20 years of experience building, selling, and investing in software and startups. Prior to Merlin Ventures, Seth was VP for Infrastructure Technologies at In-Q-Tel, a strategic investment firm that invests in startups that meet the mission needs of government customers. There, he led a team of technology experts to evaluate companies and identify novel uses of their technology within In-Q-Tel’s customer set. Before In-Q-Tel, Seth was the VP of Engineering for ThinkGeek, an online seller and manufacturer of “geeky” toys and clothing. He also spent 12 years at IBM in roles ranging from software developer to sales manager.
About Merlin Ventures
Merlin Ventures is a strategic investor focused on driving growth and value for cybersecurity software companies with market-leading potential. They search globally for opportunities to partner with world-class entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies. Every investment in their portfolio benefits from their expertise within the U.S. federal and commercial markets and enjoys critical engineering, go-to-market, sales, and support services from Merlin’s vastly experienced team.
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