Venture Capital Investment Readiness - Codebase Audit and Enhancement for "Bridge for Startups" - CyberSecurity

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Osney Capital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Adam Cragg
He / Him
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Academic experience
120 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
UI design Investment Website development Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Software development
Skills
codebase venture capital cyber security code review scalability auditing vulnerability
Details

Description:

Osney Capital seeks a comprehensive review and improvement of the codebase for their web application, "Bridge for Startups." This app is designed to assess the funding readiness of startups, helping founders prioritize tasks, avoid operational missteps, and streamline their path to success. The project aims to identify and rectify any inefficiencies, bugs, or security vulnerabilities within the existing codebase. Additionally, the project will focus on optimizing the code for better performance and scalability. The goal is to ensure that "Bridge for Startups" operates smoothly, efficiently, and securely, providing a seamless experience for its users.


About Osney Capital:

Osney Capital is a sector specialist venture capital firm, focused exclusively on the early-stage Cyber sector in the UK. Everything that we do is geared around supporting UK Cyber founders and companies that we invest in, during the very early stages of their growth.


Key tasks include:


- Conducting a thorough code review to identify areas for improvement.


- Auditing the code for security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.


- Implementing necessary code enhancements and optimizations.


- Testing the updated codebase to ensure functionality and performance improvements.

Deliverables

The project will result in a detailed report and an improved codebase for "Bridge for Startups." Specific deliverables include:


- A comprehensive code review report highlighting identified issues and suggested improvements.


- A list of security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks with recommended fixes.


- An updated and optimized codebase with implemented enhancements.


- A final testing report confirming the improved functionality and performance of the web app.

Mentorship

Osney Capital’s Venture Capital Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for individuals from non-VC backgrounds to gain hands-on experience in the venture capital industry. This program is designed to give interns an intro to the intricacies of venture investing, startup evaluation, and portfolio management, providing valuable insights and skills that are crucial for a successful career in venture capital.


Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Banking & finance, It & computing

Osney Capital is a Seed and Series A venture capital fund investing in entrepreneurs shaping the future of cyber security. We invest in early-stage startups that are revolutionizing the cyber security landscape with cheques from $250,000 to $2,500,000.