Enlightenment Capital
Private equityWashington · 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.
Team · 26 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 17 of 39 portfolio companiesGovTech ×10Defense Tech ×9Cybersecurity ×8Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×5Deep Tech ×4Cloud Computing ×3
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12021 · 13 dated
Agile Defense provides technology capabilities and solutions supporting national security and civilian government missions.
Defense TechGovTech
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesQuorum · quorum.us · Jul 20, 2026

Forterra · kalkinemedia.com · Jul 16, 2026
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 invests in rapidly-growing technology companies, with a team made up of entrepreneurs, operators and investors.
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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