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Enlightenment Capital

Private equity

Washington · 26 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 Sep 1, 2026.

HQ
Washington, VA, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$2.1B
Tracked investments
39

Team · 26 people

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

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 17 of 39 portfolio companies

GovTech ×10Defense Tech ×9Cybersecurity ×8Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×5Deep Tech ×4Cloud Computing ×3

HQs:United States×11

Investments · 39 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 12021 · 13 dated

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 cloud-based loan processing software that covers origination, servicing, and fraud detection for government and public sector lending programs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSaaS

Auriaauria.space
Aurora Flight Sciences
Cadmus
Cryptic Vectorcrypticvector.comin

Cryptic Vector provides mission-critical solutions and capabilities for government partners, operating from classified R&D and SCIF facilities across multiple U.S. locations.

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareCincinnati, US

CyberCore Technologiescybercoretech.comin

CyberCore is a secure supply chain management and cybersecurity solutions provider serving federal and public sector clients.

CybersecurityDefense TechGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainElkridge, US

Knute Olson(Chief Executive Officer)inAstrid Pages(Chief Financial Officer)inKate McEnaney(Chief Human Resources Officer)in

Emagine IT
EverWatcheverwatchsolutions.comin

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

Expedition Technology develops signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for defense and intelligence agencies, addressing complex command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance challenges.

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)inJoseph Putney(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investors645 VenturesCRESCENT COVE CAPITALGlynn Capital ManagementNightDragonSalesforce VenturesSoftBank Vision Fund+8 more

Gleason Research Associates
Infinite ID
Intellibridge
Laxton
Laxton Grouplaxton.comin

Laxton provides biometric national ID solutions to government agencies, including pre-registration, biometric capture and storage, ID card issuance, and identity verification services.

CybersecurityDigital HealthGovTechHardware

Lyle C. Laxton(Chief Executive Officer)in

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 offers software solutions to government agencies for managing public services, data, and operations more efficiently and transparently.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSUnknown - not stated on page, US

Co-investorsWP Global PartnersArlington Capital Partners

North American Rescue
Phase One Consulting Group
PIXIA
Quorumquorum.cominJul 2026

Quorum provides ransomware protection and disaster recovery solutions, available as both local appliances and cloud-based DRaaS (Disaster Recovery as a Service) platforms for enterprise customers.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Co-investorsToba Capital

Quorumquorum.usin𝕏

Quorum provides an all-in-one platform for public affairs professionals to track legislation, monitor policy discussions, manage stakeholder relationships, and execute grassroots advocacy campaigns, powered by an AI assistant called Quincy.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

RealmOnerealmone.comin

RealmOne provides advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and data science solutions for national security and defense, serving U.S. government and defense institutions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechBaltimore, US

Matthew Ford(CEO)Pearce(Chief Financial Officer)Amy Orzechowski(Chief People Officer)inAthena(Chief of Staff)Jason Servary(Chief Growth Officer)inKathy Daumer(Chief Strategy Officer)in

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)inMike Kim(CTO)

Robotic Research OpCoDec 2021 · $228M

Clarksburg, US

Alberto Lacaze(Director, Executive Officer)Kevin Turner(Executive Officer)Scott Philips(Executive Officer)Joseph Putney(Executive Officer)Scott Sanders(Executive Officer)Josh Araujo(Director, Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCRESCENT COVE CAPITALXYZ Venture Capital

Sev1Tech
SolAero
Solarcoresolarcore.techin𝕏

Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsPortland, US

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

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBreak Trail VenturesElizabeth Street VenturesEvolution VenturesGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSIronGate Capital Advisors+9 more

System High
Telos Corporationtelos.comin𝕏

Telos provides cybersecurity and identity solutions to government and commercial organizations, including services in cloud, enterprise security, and related areas.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechAshburn, US

John B. Wood(Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board)in

The Diplomat Group
Vanguard Space Technologies
Veilantveilant.comin

Veilant builds private cellular networks, device virtualization, and attribution-aware networking systems for operators, warfighters, and mission teams operating in hostile environments where surveillance and adversarial threats are constant.

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Erik Wittreich(CEO)in

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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 645 Ventures, Glynn Capital Management, IronGate Capital Advisors, among 23 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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