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Anthony Candeias

Limited Partner at U&I Ventures

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Overview

Anthony Candeias serves as a Limited Partner at U&I Ventures [1][5]. Candeias is a technology and cybersecurity executive focused on helping organizations grow securely and efficiently, with experience leading global IT, security, and GRC strategy across Fortune 500 companies and startups [2]. Candeias currently holds the position of Chief Information Security Officer at Bridgewater Associates [3] and serves as a Lecturer at Columbia University [4]. Candeias also maintains investor and advisor roles at multiple cybersecurity firms, including Mate Security [6], Fig Security [7], Arms Cyber [8], Dune Security [9], and Opti [10]. Candeias holds an MS in Cybersecurity from Fordham University [12], a BS in Computer Systems Management from Fordham University [13], and an MS in Technology Management from Columbia University [11].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

I’m a technology and cybersecurity executive focused on helping organizations grow securely and efficiently. With experience leading global IT, security, and GRC strategy, I bridge technical innovation with business outcomes—whether scaling infrastructure, driving compliance, or advising on emerging technologies like AI and ransomware protection. From Fortune 500s to startups, I’ve led digital transformation efforts, built high-impact teams, and guided M&A integrations. I also serve as an advisor and educator, helping shape the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. If you’re intere…

Career history

  1. Chief Information Security OfficerNov 2025 to presentBridgewater Associates
  2. LecturerAug 2025 to presentColumbia University
  3. Limited Partner2025 to presentU&I Ventures
  4. Investor2025 to presentMate Security
  5. Investor2025 to presentFig Security
  6. Advisor2024 to presentArms Cyber
  7. Advisor2025 to presentDune Security
  8. Advisor2025 to presentOpti

Education

  1. MS, Technology Management2019 - 2021Columbia University
  2. MS, Cybersecurity2014 - 2015Fordham University
  3. BS, Computer Systems Management2009 - 2013Fordham University

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