Forward Deployed VC — 2026 Investments
3 investments dated 2026 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
Chariot develops transportable power systems and high-voltage power distribution equipment for military and tactical operations in field conditions.
Defense TechHardwareSan Bruno, US
Adam Warmoth(Founder)in
BoardErin Price-Wright(Director)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAngel Collective Opportunity FundBrave CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)General CatalystLMNT Ventures+9 more
Fortastra builds low-cost, maneuverable spacecraft designed to defend infrastructure in orbit, combining commercial components with custom engineering.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechTorrance, US
Michael G. Smayda(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Smayda(Founder)Arthur Karell(Director)
BoardNick Kim(Director)in
Co-investorsBloomberg BetaMana VenturesUpfront VenturesWave Function VenturesFirst InGenerational Partners
Turion Space builds space infrastructure spanning maneuverable spacecraft, mission planning software, and orbital logistics such as refueling and servicing, with capabilities for space domain awareness and rendezvous proximity operations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Ryan Westerdahl(Founder)inTyler James Pierce(Founder)inPatryk Wiatr(Founder)inTyler Pierce(Founder)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundAsymmetry VenturesAurelia FoundryBacchus Venture CapitalBeyond Earth VenturesCenter15 Capital+40 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.



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