Shield Capital: A venture capital firm investing in frontier technologies for commercial and government sectors.
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2021
Shield Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in frontier technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space. The firm supports both commercial and government enterprises, with a typical focus on Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Shield Capital leverages its expertise to help founders build impactful solutions that address the convergence of commercial technology and national security.
Notable portfolio companies include Albedo, Apex, Armada, Cogniac, Diveplane, Nexla, Overwatch Imaging, Rebellion Defense, Vannevar Labs, and Xeol. The firm's team comprises veteran investors, founders, and national security leaders dedicated to mission-focused support for entrepreneurs. Shield Capital's investment philosophy emphasizes the importance of technologies that secure the future, offering unique value-add services through its deep industry knowledge and strategic connections.
Shield Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
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