Shield Capital

Shield Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies developing technologies in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space. The firm focuses on supporting innovators who secure our future by addressing challenges at the intersection of commercial technology and national security. Shield Capital's team comprises experienced founders, investors, and national security leaders committed to backing entrepreneurs building frontier technologies that matter in both commercial and national security markets.

The firm's inaugural fund, Shield Capital Fund I, L.P., closed in October 2023 with $186 million in capital commitments, exceeding its target by 55%. This fund enables Shield Capital to invest in additional founders and provide greater assistance to its current portfolio. The firm has invested in over 30 innovative companies, including Albedo, a high-resolution satellite pioneer; Apex, a satellite bus scale manufacturer; Elroy Air, an autonomous aerial logistics leader; Nexla, a data infrastructure AI enabler; Overwatch Imaging, an edge AI image sensing innovator; and Resilience, a cyber insurance risk manager.

Shield Capital's mission is to support entrepreneurs addressing the convergence of commercial technology and national security, ensuring that mission matters in their investments. The firm's veteran team is dedicated to backing companies that develop technologies critical to both commercial and national security sectors, aiming to secure the future through innovation and strategic support.