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The Chertoff Group

The Chertoff Group

Washington D.C.chertoffgroup.com

Overview

The Chertoff Group is a global advisory and investment firm that provides security risk management services, M&A advisory through its Chertoff Capital subsidiary, and makes private equity investments in the security, defense, and government technology sectors.

Year Founded

2009

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

The Chertoff Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
VirtruJul 2025Series DCo-investor
ThayerMahanJan 2024Series C ExtensionCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is The Chertoff Group based?

The Chertoff Group is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.

When was The Chertoff Group founded?

The Chertoff Group was founded in 2009.

How many portfolio companies does The Chertoff Group have?

The Chertoff Group has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in The Chertoff Group's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Virtru, ThayerMahan.

What was The Chertoff Group's most recent investment shown here?

The Chertoff Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Virtru in 2025.

What sectors does The Chertoff Group focus on?

The Chertoff Group focuses on Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does The Chertoff Group focus on?

The Chertoff Group typically invests at the Late stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersWashington D.C.
Year Founded2009

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