Paladin Leaders Named to Washingtonian Magazine’s Annual Tech Titans List

Michael Steed, Mark Maloney, Chris Steed, and Ed Albrigo featured on list of D.C.'s most important and innovative leaders in tech

Washington, D.C. - Paladin Capital Group is proud to announce that several members of its management team have been named to Washingtonian Magazine's 2025 Tech Titans list, which recognizes the region's key leaders in the technology sector. Named to this year's list are Founder and Managing Partner Michael Steed; Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Compliance Officer Mark Maloney; Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Chris Steed; and Chief Operating Officer Ed Albrigo.

"Over the past year, Paladin has experienced strong tailwinds across the cybersecurity and secure AI marketsas evidenced by successful financing rounds for our portfolio companies MIND and Circumvent," said Michael Steed, Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure trust, safety, and security are at the heart of our investments and we are honored that Washingtonian Magazine recognized uson this year's Tech Titans list."

Each year, the Tech Titans list highlights leaders shaping the technology scene across the D.C. region, including dealmakers, CEOs, policy analysts, and advocacy groups. Tech Titans go further than just adding monetary value to the tech industry; their work centers democratic values and principles as they drive innovation and shape policy debates. This is the seventh year that members of Paladin's leadership team have been included on the Tech Titans list.

About Paladin Capital Group

Paladin Capital Group was founded in 2001 and has offices in Washington DC, New York, London, Luxembourg, and Silicon Valley. As a multi-stage, dual-use investor, Paladin's core strength is identifying, supporting, and investing in innovative companies that develop promising, early-stage technologies to address the critical cyber, defense and advanced technology needs of both commercial and government customers.

Combining proven investment experience with deep expertise in global security, cyber technology, and cutting-edge research, Paladin has invested in more than 80 companies since 2008 and has been a trusted partner to investors, entrepreneurs, and governments for over two decades.

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