Forward Deployed VC
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Forward Deployed VC is a San Francisco Bay Area venture firm run by general partner Mark Scianna, a former longtime Palantir defense engineer. It invests in startups in mission-critical areas including defense, energy, industrials, and artificial intelligence. Scianna began angel investing in 2010 and launched the firm's first fund in 2022, with a portfolio spanning defense production, space, drones, and AI infrastructure.
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from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What sectors does Forward Deployed VC focus on?
- Forward Deployed VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Defense Tech, Energy.
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