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Enlightenment Capital

Private equity

Washington · 21 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Enlightenment Capital pursues innovation-driven growth in the defense and government technology sector, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. The firm partners with mission-critical portfolio companies to drive AI adoption, accelerate technology innovation, and deliver measurable value to government customers while building advanced technological capabilities aligned with national interests.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.

HQ
Washington, VA, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$2.1B
Tracked investments
37

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Cheryl Hafner· Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant with prior experience as an Assurance Senior in the audit practice at EY.

Riley Keller· Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant on the firm operations team.

What they invest in

from 16 of 37 portfolio companies

GovTech ×9Cybersecurity ×7Defense Tech ×7SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Hardware ×3Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2

HQs:United States×5

Investments · 37 tracked

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1901 Group
Aeyon
Agile Defenseagile-defense.comin

Agile Defense provides technology capabilities and solutions supporting national security and civilian government missions.

Defense TechGovTech

Allocoreallocore.comin𝕏

Allocore provides a cloud-native platform for running government loan, grant, and fraud programs, offering application tracking, decisioning, and applicant validation with fraud protection.

FintechGovTechSaaS

Auriaauria.space
Aurora Flight Sciences
Cadmus
Cryptic Vectorcrypticvector.comin

Cryptic Vector develops offensive cyber capabilities, low-SWaP ISR/EW platforms, and engineering automation tools for military and defense operators working in contested cyber and electromagnetic environments.

CybersecurityDefense TechHardware

CyberCore Technologiescybercoretech.com

CyberCore Technologies provides supply chain risk management and secure IT procurement services, covering multi-vendor acquisition, integration, testing, and secure delivery of hardware while verifying components against counterfeiting and tampering.

CybersecurityGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainElkridge, US

Emagine IT
EverWatcheverwatchsolutions.com

EverWatch provides software development, cyber, and analytical services along with deployed operational and mission support for intelligence and defense agencies.

CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech

Expedition Technologyexptechinc.comin

EXP Tech develops AI/ML-powered sensor processing and data analysis systems for the defense and intelligence community.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

Greg Harrison(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsRazor's Edge Ventures

Expressionexpr.net
Fenix Group
Forterraforterra.comin𝕏Nov 2025 · $238M

Forterra develops autonomous weapons, sensors, and battlefield systems using distributed control networks for defense operations.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Alberto Lacaze(Chairman of the Board and President)Joseph Putney(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementNightDragonSoftBank Vision FundVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited PartnershipXYZ Venture Capital+8 more

Gleason Research Associates
Infinite ID
Intellibridge
Laxton
Laxton Grouplaxton.comin

Laxton is an identity systems integrator that designs and manufactures biometric identity products and an identity management platform for governments and organisations.

CybersecurityGovTechHardware

Living Earthlivingearth.netin

Living Earth is a manufacturer and retailer of organic mulch, compost, soil, high-performance soil amendments, and landscaping aggregates such as sand, gravel, and rock.

Circular EconomyConsumer

Co-investorsSJF Ventures

MicroPactmicropact.comin𝕏

MicroPact (now part of Tyler Technologies) provides software solutions for public-sector organizations, focused on case management, business process management, and data management for government agencies.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsWP Global Partners

North American Rescue
Phase One Consulting Group
PIXIA
Quorumquorum.usin𝕏

Quorum offers AI-powered public affairs software that helps government affairs teams track legislation and regulations, manage grassroots advocacy, run PACs, and engage with legislators from a single workspace.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

RealmOnerealmone.comin

RealmOne provides data science, cybersecurity, cryptologic, and computer science analysis services supporting U.S. national security and defense missions.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense Tech

Red Alphared-alpha.comin

Red Alpha is a technology company that develops software solutions, positioning its work around mission-driven technology.

SaaS

Daniel Ra(CEO)Tom Shelly(COO)Mike Kim(CTO)

Sev1Tech
SolAero
Solarcoresolarcore.techin𝕏

Solarcore is a materials technology company developing ultra-thin, aerogel-based thermal insulation for use across industries including HVAC, battery and energy storage systems, automotive, marine, apparel, and footwear.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsPortland, US

Michael Markesbery(Co-Founder & CEO)inRithvik Venna(Co-Founder & COO)Jeff Nash(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBreak Trail VenturesElizabeth Street VenturesEvolution VenturesGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSIronGate Capital Advisors+8 more

System High
Telos Corporationtelos.com

Telos Corporation provides cybersecurity, identity vetting, and compliance solutions, including cyber governance/risk/compliance software and biometric identity services, serving enterprises and U.S. federal government agencies.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

The Diplomat Group
Vanguard Space Technologies
Veilantveilant.com

Veilant designs and fields secure communications systems, private cellular and attribution-aware networking infrastructure, device virtualization, and privacy applications, along with mission consulting and training.

CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech

Vistronix

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Enlightenment Capital made?
Enlightenment Capital has 37 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Enlightenment Capital focus on?
Enlightenment Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, GovTech, Space Tech.
Where is Enlightenment Capital located?
Enlightenment Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
Who does Enlightenment Capital co-invest with?
Enlightenment Capital most often shares deals with Glynn Capital Management, IronGate Capital Advisors, Snatched Ventures, among 20 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 1

Razor's Edge Ventures

Razor's Edge Ventures invests in rapidly-growing technology companies, with a team made up of entrepreneurs, operators and investors.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $4M

Firms observed investing alongside Enlightenment Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Enlightenment Capital's recorded portfolio.

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