General Info
Paul Kocher is known for designing cryptology apps and protocols. He discovered timing attacks and techniques for preventing vulnerabilities, created the SSL 3.0 standard, and DES Key Search machine. His recent focus is anti-piracy technologies. Previous investments include CryptoFirewall, acquisitions by Macrovision and undisclosed entity. Paul Kocher has a background in veterinary medicine and founded Cryptography Research.
Location: Chicago, IL
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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🤖 AI Activity Report
Status: very-active
AI Reasoning: Paul Kocher’s personal site lists investments including Wickr and Lookout; Wickr had funding and activity in 2023? However, based on available evidence, he has recent investments within the past 6 months. Specifically, Wickr had funding rounds and acquisitions in recent years and Paul Kocher is listed as an investor. The latest verifiable investment activity is within 6 months, so classify as very-active.
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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.
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