# Alastair Cookson

> Alastair Cookson is a Series C investor at Redline Capital backing Security and Network Security. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Redline Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/redline-capital-management)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Feb 2021
- Lead investor: 43%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-cookson-0236859a

Alastair Cookson is a Partner at Redline based in London. He is also a member of the Investment CommitteeAlastair was previously a Managing Director at Credit Suisse Asset Management in London, where he had responsibility for various projects in alternative investmentsPrior to CSAM he was a Managing Director at Renaissance Capital in Moscow for5 years, responsible for all structured finance across debt and equity and including a period as Group Treasurer. Alastair worked in Emerging Markets for several years at CS First Boston and Barclays Capital, based in London, Singapore and Istanbul. He started his career in fixed income derivatives at Bankers Trust.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security | 2 | 29% |
| Network Security | 2 | 29% |
| Mobile | 1 | 14% |
| FinTech | 1 | 14% |
| Finance | 1 | 14% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series C | 2 | 29% |
| Series D | 2 | 29% |
| Series A | 1 | 14% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 2 | 29% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 14% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| vArmour | VArmour offers data-defined perimeter security solutions for mobile, virtual, and cloud platforms. It specializes in the fields of cybersecurity, mobile, software, and the internet. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. | $58M | Venture - Series Unknown | Feb 17, 2021 |  |
| ZeroFox | ZeroFox provides external cybersecurity solutions to help organizations identify, manage, and mitigate social media-based cyber threats. Its solutions protect organizations from the risks introduced by social networking and digital communication platforms. In an age of constant connectivity and social sharing, users have become the primary targetfor the adversary. By continuously monitoring social platforms for cyber attacks, information loss, social engineering campaigns, account compromise, and fraud, ZeroFox protects organizations from the next generation of digital threats. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven security practices, ZeroFox provides both targeted protection and global insights into the world of social media threats. | $74M | Series D | Feb 20, 2020 |  |
| ZeroFox | ZeroFox provides external cybersecurity solutions to help organizations identify, manage, and mitigate social media-based cyber threats. Its solutions protect organizations from the risks introduced by social networking and digital communication platforms. In an age of constant connectivity and social sharing, users have become the primary targetfor the adversary. By continuously monitoring social platforms for cyber attacks, information loss, social engineering campaigns, account compromise, and fraud, ZeroFox protects organizations from the next generation of digital threats. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven security practices, ZeroFox provides both targeted protection and global insights into the world of social media threats. |  | Series C | Jul 12, 2017 |  |
| iwoca | Iwoca provides financing to businesses for various purposes, including bridging short-term cashflow gaps and investing in stock opportunities. It services retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. It offers flexible repayment options from 1 day to 24 months, with no penalties for early repayment. Iwoca helps businesses manage cash flowgaps and invest in growth opportunities, enhancing their financial capabilities. | $26.8M | Series C | Oct 04, 2016 |  |
| vArmour | VArmour offers data-defined perimeter security solutions for mobile, virtual, and cloud platforms. It specializes in the fields of cybersecurity, mobile, software, and the internet. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Mountain View, California. | $41M | Series D | May 24, 2016 |  |
| iwoca | Iwoca provides financing to businesses for various purposes, including bridging short-term cashflow gaps and investing in stock opportunities. It services retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. It offers flexible repayment options from 1 day to 24 months, with no penalties for early repayment. Iwoca helps businesses manage cash flowgaps and invest in growth opportunities, enhancing their financial capabilities. | $20M | Series B | Jul 30, 2015 |  |
| iwoca | Iwoca provides financing to businesses for various purposes, including bridging short-term cashflow gaps and investing in stock opportunities. It services retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. It offers flexible repayment options from 1 day to 24 months, with no penalties for early repayment. Iwoca helps businesses manage cash flowgaps and invest in growth opportunities, enhancing their financial capabilities. | $6.5M | Series A | Jan 09, 2014 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [AllegisCyber](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/allegis-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Core Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/core-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Highland Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/highland-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Acton Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acton-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [CommerzVentures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/commerzventures-gmbh) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Titanium Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/telstra-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

## About Redline Capital

VC Fund · Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Redline Capital Management S.A. (RCM) manages a Luxembourg based and regulated fund, investing in Technology companies across North America, Europe, and Israel.

5 contacts available at Redline Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benno Jering | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/benno-jering |
| Julian Levy | Operating Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/julian-levy-b93b |
| Nicolas Giuli | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nicolas-giuli |
| Tatiana Evtushenkova | CEO/Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tatiana-evtushenkova |
| Alastair Cookson | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alastair-cookson |

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## FAQ

### What does Alastair Cookson invest in?

Alastair Cookson invests primarily in Security, Network Security and Mobile startups, most often at Series C and Series D stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Alastair Cookson last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Alastair Cookson closed in Feb 2021. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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