Finding the Trifecta: Team + Tech + Timing.
For the cyber-focused investment and founder community in the midst of your next mega opportunity.
Actively working with Top 100 Global Private Equity Firms and Unicorn Start-Ups
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> Step Forward with Confidence…
Duro Advisors serves two primary focus groups, cybersecurity investors and startups.
+ Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms:
Collaborate with investors to fundamentally understand investment thesis, growth strategy, deal transaction, expected ROI, while navigating the dynamic cyber market, evaluating “platform” assets with strong market position, defining value creation levers, rollup strategies, and advise throughout the M&A process.
+ Cybersecurity start-ups:
Focused on collaborating with Founder’s to craft a clear vision and strategy, supporting all aspects of GTM, solution development, product roadmaps, and orchestrating a “powerhouse” CISO board of advisors with the outcome to accelerate growth.
> Advice to Maximize Your Opportunity
The cybersecurity landscape is rich with opportunities to invest and build, yet winning in this space takes a smart and thoughtful approach. Our team provides the perfect combination of a business executive growth mindset and in-depth specialty across a myriad of cybersecurity domains.
+ Investment Community
- Investment Thesis Development
- CIP & CIM Evaluation
- Value Creation Levers
- Deal Sourcing
- Pitch Deck Development
- Target Asset Research & Evaluation
- Competitive Landscape Positioning
- M&A Advisory
+ Cyber Startups
- Business & Product Strategy
- Go-To-Market Strategy
- Product Development Roadmap
- Market Validation & Research
- Establish CISO Advisory Network
> Cyber Landscape Sectors
At Duro Advisors, we provide expertise in the following cyber sectors emphasizing target investment assets with software-enabled services business models.
- Cyber VARs
- Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
- Application Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Compliance Management
- Cyber Program Maturity
> About Us
Duro Advisors is a boutique cyber advisory firm driving outcomes for the cyber investment community and startup founders.
Leadership
Proven Experience
Our founder spans 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, having worked with both startups and investors.Held executive operating roles at PE-backed cyber firms with Carlyle, Apax Partners, Insight Partners, Lake Capital, and Investcorp. Our firm is building an expert advisor network of specialists across GTM, Operations, and numerous cyber sectors.
Strategic Vision
Recognized leader in the cybersecurity field, mixing a unique set of business operator and vast cybersecurity domain knowledge.Part of successful growth stories and exists across FishNet Security, Kudelski Security and Coalfire.
Expansive Network
Holding extensive relationships within the cybersecurity and investment communities, we connect the dots for our clients with the right introductions.

Mark Carney
CEO & Founder
> Contact Us
Let’s discuss your strategic cybersecurity needs. Contact us today to learn how Duro Advisors can help your organization succeed.