C5 Capital, a specialist venture capital firm that invests in cybersecurity, space, and advanced nuclear energy, has appointed Pete Cooper as managing partner and global head of partnerships. He will also head up C5 Capital’s London office.
Cooper brings nearly 30 years of national defence experience to the new role. He previously served as deputy director of cyber defence in the UK Cabinet Office, developing government cyber security policy and strategy. Prior to his role with the Cabinet Office, Cooper spent 24 years in the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), where he started his military career as a fast jet pilot and instructor on the Tornado GR4 and evolved his focus on cyberspace operations.
Having advised numerous aerospace companies on cybersecurity policy and strategy, Cooper’s experience in the sector spans commercial, government, military, regulatory, and white hat communities.
At C5, Cooper will support portfolio company business development and expansion globally. His duties will include building and maintaining partnerships for C5 portfolio companies in both the public and private sectors.
