# Drew Podgorski

> Drew Podgorski is a Series B investor at C5 Capital (New York) backing SaaS and Software. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [C5 Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/c5-capital)
- Location: New York, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Sep 2024
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewpodgorski/

Drew Podgorski is a Series B investor at C5 Capital in New York focused on SaaS and Software. Drew Podgorski

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS | 1 | 50% |
| Software | 1 | 50% |
| National Security | 1 | 50% |
| Information Services | 1 | 50% |
| Information Technology | 1 | 50% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series B | 1 | 50% |
| Series C | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Second Front Systems | Second Front Systems (2F) securely fast-tracks government access to software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to help build a safer tomorrow. The 2F Suite is the only fully integrated platform that empowers you to build, secure, extend, and observe your software, and get it accredited for deployment in regulated environments with ease. With rootsin U.S. Government service, this public-benefit, venture-backed software company is trusted by Government agencies and leading software providers, to empower them to succeed in their contributions to global security. For more information, visit https://secondfront.com/. | $70M | Series C | Sep 13, 2024 |  |
| Second Front Systems | Second Front Systems (2F) securely fast-tracks government access to software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to help build a safer tomorrow. The 2F Suite is the only fully integrated platform that empowers you to build, secure, extend, and observe your software, and get it accredited for deployment in regulated environments with ease. With rootsin U.S. Government service, this public-benefit, venture-backed software company is trusted by Government agencies and leading software providers, to empower them to succeed in their contributions to global security. For more information, visit https://secondfront.com/. | $40M | Series B | Nov 28, 2023 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [New Enterprise Associates](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/new-enterprise-associates) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [AEI Horizon X](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aei-horizon-x) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Artis Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/artis) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Battery Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/battery-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Salesforce Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/salesforce-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About C5 Capital

VC Fund · Washington, United States

C5 Capital is a specialist investment firm that exclusively invests in the secure data ecosystem including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data analytics and space. The firm is dedicated to nurturing a secure digital future and our investment strategy is based on an approach of building long-term relationships with innovative companies thatshare in our mission. We have built a team of dedicated investment professionals, with significant transaction experience in these sectors. The team is supported by an unparalleled and distinguished network of leading Operating Partners from the government and private sectors. Beyond its investment potential, and through C5 Accelerate and C5 Philanthropy, we are also committed to tackling some of the biggest societal issues that corrode global security and disrupt peace.

5 contacts available at C5 Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andre Pienaar | Chief Executive and Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andre-pienaar |
| Alessandro Tome | Operating Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alessandro-tome |
| Christopher Cooke | Managing Partner, Head of Investor Relations | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/christopher-cooke-0093 |
| Doug Black | Head of Finance | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/doug-black-7a85 |
| Drew Podgorski | Senior Analyst in the Investment Team | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/drew-podgorski-694d |

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## FAQ

### What does Drew Podgorski invest in?

Drew Podgorski invests primarily in SaaS, Software and National Security startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 2 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 Drew Podgorski last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Drew Podgorski closed in Sep 2024. Shizune tracks 2 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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