Phyllis Newhouse

Active Investor

President/CEO at Xtreme Solutions Inc

Atlanta, Georgia

Phyllis Newhouse, President/CEO at Xtreme Solutions Inc is an active investor based in Atlanta, Georgia. This profile covers what Phyllis Newhouse backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Ms. Phyllis Newhouse was a Co-Founder and served as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at ShoulderUP Technology Acquisition. Ms. Newhouse served as Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer at Legend52 Ventures. She is a 22-year military veteran and one of the most influential women in technology. She is a founder of Xtreme Solutions & considered a cybersecurity expert. She is recognized nationally for her commitment to economic empowerment. She served as an Advisor at Veteran Ventures Capital. She has served as our Chief Executive Officer since inception. She is an entrepreneur, retired military senior non-commissioned officer, mentor, founder, and Chief Executive Officer of XtremeSolutions, Inc., an Atlanta-based cybersecurity firm ("XSI"), and a founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Athena Technology Acquisition Corp., a blank check company focused on identifying acquisitions of businesses in technology, direct-to-consumer, and fintech industries. While serving in the United States Army on various assignments, she focused on national security and worked on several projects, which outlined the Cyber Espionage Task Force. After her service in the army, she founded XSI in 2002, which offers a wide range of IT expertise and provides industry-leading, state-of-the-art information technology and cybersecurity services and solutions. XSI has employees in 42 states, with 40% of its workforce made up of veterans. In 2019, she founded ShoulderUp, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting and supporting women in their entrepreneurial journeys. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Technology Association of Georgia, is a member of the Business Executives for National Security, and, since April 2021, has served on the Board of Directors of the Sabre Corporation. She also serves on the executive board and is a member of the Women Presidents Organization. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Girls Inc., a nonprofit organization that encourages all girls to be "Strong, Smart, and Bold." She received her B.A. in Liberal Arts Science from Saint Leo College in 1986. She is a graduate of the Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership program sponsored by John F. Kennedy University, and she received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy from CICA International University.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage VentureLate Stage Venture
Invests in: Healthcare & BiotechSaaS & EnterpriseDeveloper Tools & DataCybersecurityEdTechGaming & EntertainmentMedia & Content
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Typical check: $3.8M
Past investments: 1

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