Fundraising FoxDISCIPULUS VENTURES
AcceleratorActively deployingEl Segundo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Also known as DISCIPULUS MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
Discipulus Ventures argues that America's brightest minds are being diverted away from the nation's most pressing challenges by traditional institutions and Silicon Valley norms. It aims to rebuild an innovation ecosystem in El Segundo rooted in ideals like patriotism, family, and devotion to truth and goodness. Through a cohort-based residency, the firm gathers mission-driven founders to build companies in hard-tech and critical industries — defense tech, energy, mining, manufacturing, and similar sectors vital to the national interest — seeking renegade, futurist, and virtuous founders motivated by transformative impact rather than wealth.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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5 people who came through DISCIPULUS VENTURES went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 10 of 13 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Deep Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Defense Tech ×2Hardware ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Portfolio companies · 13 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like1AU Technologies develops next-generation photonic systems, assembling assets and capabilities in the field.
Deep TechHardware
Co-investorsB Capital Group
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Aleph is a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tool built with a spreadsheet-first approach that integrates company-wide data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US
Albert Gozzi(Founder)inSantiago Perez De Rosso(Founder)inAlberto Gozzi(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristina Melas-Kyriazi(Director)inKanupriya Gulati(Director)
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesKhosla VenturesPICUS CAPITALSoma CapitalVentureSouqY Combinator+5 more
Durin builds and operates automated drill rigs aimed at speeding up mineral discovery and exploration.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsDrover VenturesSilent Capital8090 IndustriesContraryDay One VenturesSilent Ventures+1 more
Framework provides software-orchestrated apparel manufacturing and fulfillment in the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise Software
Co-investorsValia Ventures
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company Llc
Rune is a platform that enables users to create multiplayer games through AI chat interactions, with games instantly playable on Rune's mobile app and integrated voice chat.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingNew York City, US
Sanjay Guruprasad(Founder)in
Co-investorsbyFoundersMakers FundThe E14 FundVentureSouqWashington Harbour PartnersY Combinator+6 more
Rune Technologies provides AI and software solutions for logistics and sustainment operations, serving military and defense organizations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechLogistics & Supply Chain
David Tuttle(Chief Executive Officer)inPeter Goldsborough(Chief Technology Officer)inKyle Haire(Head of Growth)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzHuman CapitalPoint72 VenturesXYZ Venture CapitalIn-Q-Tel
Tex Software provides data infrastructure and coordination tools for the heavy equipment industry, serving operators, dealers, brokers, and lenders to improve information flow and enable better decision-making in trades and construction.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSales Tech
Federico Chávez-Torres(Founder, CEO)Matthew Bennett(Founder, COO)
Vanguard Defense operates a modular data labeling platform that turns defense telemetry and RF data into AI-ready datasets, staffed by a network of U.S. military veterans who serve as labelers, model supervisors, and quality assurance experts.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechFullerton, US
Johnny Ni(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Ni(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardArthur Karell(Director)in
Co-investorsPerridon VenturesFirst In
Western Chemicals converts wastewater into fuel through chemical processes.
CleantechEnergy
Jared West(Founder)in
Co-investorsCollab+CurrencyShadow Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
1AU TechnologiesActinide
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVanguard Defense · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 25, 2026
Aleph · fintech.global · Sep 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DISCIPULUS VENTURES made?
- DISCIPULUS VENTURES has 13 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does DISCIPULUS VENTURES invest at?
- DISCIPULUS VENTURES invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does DISCIPULUS VENTURES focus on?
- DISCIPULUS VENTURES focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is DISCIPULUS VENTURES located?
- DISCIPULUS VENTURES is headquartered in El Segundo, US.
- Does DISCIPULUS VENTURES lead rounds?
- DISCIPULUS VENTURES typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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