The Rise by Nucleus The Rise: Amanda Robson from Cowboy Ventures to Founding Modern Technical Fund
Oct 26, 2025
Amanda Robson, the Founder and Managing Partner of Modern Technical Fund, shares her journey from banking to venture capital. She discusses her disciplined investment strategy focused on technical founders in infrastructure and security. Amanda highlights the unique needs of technical founders and explores the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity. She also emphasizes the importance of building supportive founder communities and shares insights on effective fundraising tactics for emerging managers.
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Career Built By Following Opportunity
- Amanda Robson followed opportunities and skill-building rather than a predetermined path into venture capital.
- She left Cowboy to build a sector-focused fund because she saw an unmet market need for technical founder support.
Technical Founders Need Go‑To‑Market Support
- Technical founders want partners who understand product, tailwinds, and differentiation.
- Robson complements technical founders by focusing on go-to-market and commercial rigor early.
AI Creates New Infra And Security Layers
- AI creates both automation and enablement opportunities in infra and security.
- AI enablement (e.g., agent identity) is nascent but will reshape access and authorization models.