Embedded Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLos Angeles · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Also known as Embedded Ventures Shockwave
Investment thesis
Embedded Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage deep-tech, space, and defense startups, including companies with applications serving the Department of Defense.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Defense Tech ×2Robotics ×2Fintech ×1Gaming ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdvanced ManufacturingGolden Valley, US
Cora Leibig(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCharles Churet(Director)Mark Lynch(Director)
Board seatJordan Noone· per SEC Form D · $250K raise · filed Mar 2026
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds autonomous systems and AI-powered software for the United States and allied militaries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechGaming
Palmer Luckey(Founder)Brian Schimpf(CEO)inTrae Stephens(Founder)in
Co-investors137 Ventures1Flourish Capital8VCAltra VentureAndreessen HorowitzAnorak Ventures+81 more
Apex manufactures productized satellite bus platforms at scale for constellation deployment and critical missions.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ian Cinnamon(CEO)inMax Benassi(CTO)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBalerion Space VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Glynn Capital ManagementJ2 VenturesKohala Ventures+10 more
Persona AI develops modular industrial humanoid robots for skilled physical tasks such as welding, grinding, inspection, fabrication, and maintenance.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Nicolaus Radford(Co-Founder & CEO)Jide Akinyode(Co-Founder & COO)Jerry Pratt(Co-Founder & CTO)
Co-investorsIBK Capital
Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company that builds SkyOS, a universal flight operating system, which powers its first aircraft, the Skyryse One, to simplify aircraft control during standard operations, bad weather, and emergencies.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsEl Segundo, US
Mark Groden(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesCity LightDas & Co.Flucas VenturesFontinalis PartnersGamegroove Capital+18 more
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAnduril · bloomberg.com · Aug 10, 2026

Skyryse · techcrunch.com · Jul 5, 2026
Apex Space · satellitetoday.com · Jun 23, 2026
Persona AI · en.wowtale.net · Feb 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Embedded Ventures made?
- Embedded Ventures has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does Embedded Ventures invest at?
- Embedded Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Embedded Ventures focus on?
- Embedded Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Embedded Ventures located?
- Embedded Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
- Who does Embedded Ventures co-invest with?
- Embedded Ventures most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Glynn Capital Management, among 29 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJordan Noone, GP at Embedded Ventures, creating 3D printed rockets & AI disrupting hardware design!
LegendsNLeaders · Jordan Noone
A deeptech skunkworks: Jordan Noone on 3D printing, Relativity, KittyCAD, and Embedded Ventures
Payload · Jordan Noone
Space Tech Expo speaker interview, Jordan Noone, Co-founder & General Partner, Embedded Ventures
SpaceTechExpo · Jordan Noone
STEM Origin Story | Jordan Noone | Relativity, USC Rocketry Club, and Embedded Ventures CLIP of #260
Today In Space · Jordan Noone
What's your Favorite Sci Fi? Jordan Noone | Embedded Ventures | People of Science CLIP of TIS#260
Today In Space · Jordan Noone
Jordan Noone | Space "Beyond Launch", Deep Tech, and Embedded Ventures | People of Science
Today In Space · Jordan Noone
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Co-investors · 12
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Firms observed investing alongside Embedded Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Embedded Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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