Industrious Ventures
Actively deployingDenver · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Fund manager profile
Industrious Ventures is a venture fund manager based in Denver. SEC filings show 7 venture funds on record, most recently Industrious Ventures Growth VIII, LLC ($5M offering) filed June 2026.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings. Firm website data not yet available.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteCareer venture capitalist and Founding Partner investing in commercial space, autonomous systems, and national security technologies. He flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard Mission #25 in May 2024 and serves as a Board Observer for Stoke Space Technologies and Xona Space Systems.
Partner focusing on aerospace, national security, advanced materials, supply chain, and energy resilience with nearly a decade of experience in frontier technologies. Previously served as Lead Scientist at Booz Allen and contributed to approximately $130M in technology investments at DARPA.
Head of External Affairs leading communications, marketing, and strategic engagement. She started at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and previously led communications for deep-tech and defense companies including CesiumAstro and Radian Aerospace.
Advisor and Chief Technology Officer at XPRIZE Foundation's Deep Tech + Exploration Domain. Former DARPA Program Manager who directed a $700M+ portfolio including the Department of Defense's first lunar research programs and scaled programs to $6.6B in follow-on funding.
Head of Capital Markets with 8 years of experience in energy project finance, commodities trading, and infrastructure development. Previously led underwriting and due diligence on over $1.3B in tax equity investments at Monarch Private Capital focused on renewable energy.
Retired U.S. Space Force three-star general with over 35 years in national security space and aerospace. Most recently served as Deputy Commander of United States Space Command overseeing 12,000+ personnel and a $525M budget, and previously commanded Space Operations Command.
Retired Lieutenant General from the U.S. Space Force who joined Industrious Ventures as an advisor.
Advisor with over four decades of leadership in industrials, advanced manufacturing, and global operations. Currently President and CEO of CSX; previously served as CEO and Chairman of Linde plc and spent 22 years at General Electric.
What they invest in
from 30 of 97 portfolio companiesSpace Tech ×15Deep Tech ×12Advanced Manufacturing ×11Hardware ×11SaaS ×7Defense Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×5AgTech ×4
HQs:United States×19Denmark×1
Investments · showing 60 of 97
founders shown can be your intro pathBuilding high-quality, customizable, and mass-manufacturable satellite buses and payloads
Developing a vertically integrated suite of space domain awareness and in-orbit capabilities
Leveraging electromechanical deployment systems to rewrite how we move in space
AMCA operates a software-enabled contract manufacturing facility that combines traditional and additive manufacturing with AI-powered simulation tools for product design and engineering feedback. The company serves customers requiring high-assurance manufacturing, testing, and validation capabilities, particularly those needing DO and MIL-STD qualification.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardware
Growing produce indoors using vertical farming that uses less soil with renewable energy
Astromecha designs engines, airframes, and flight systems for next-generation aerospace applications, including supersonic aircraft. The company develops propulsion and structural technologies for the modern aviation industry.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Ian Brooke(Founder)in
Bringing critical minerals from space to Earth
Building high-quality, customizable, and mass-manufacturable satellite buses and payloads
Building fully reusable rockets capable of point to point delivery and dynamic space operations
Banyan Infrastructure provides project finance software for renewable energy infrastructure investment, helping lenders, investors, and operators optimize returns across asset classes and technologies.
EnergyFintechSaaS
Beanstalk operates vertical farms using robotic and automated systems to grow leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, and other produce for supply to restaurants and consumers, combining industrial robotics with horticultural science to enable local production of fresh vegetables.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechWashington, US
Bear Flag Robotics developed autonomous technology for farming before being acquired by John Deere in 2021.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechRoboticsNew York City, US
Reinventing supersonic aircraft, starting with the engine
Restoring planet health, land, and soil with an affordable precision edge robotics platform
Building the new age automated employee and income verification platform
Providing banking infrastructure for riskless, dollarized payments across Africa
Advancing thermal barrier coatings through novel design and manufacturing
Building autonomous robotics for extreme environments across space, mining, and national security
Leveraging geospatial data to provide irrigation and crop management solutions
Bringing security to the global microelectronics supply chain
Building software for modern and complex manufacturing challenges
Providing on-demand warehousing and order fulfillment services
Flowspace provides end-to-end fulfillment and logistics services for e-commerce brands, offering warehousing, order management, and logistics support across the United States.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US
Ben Eachus(Co-Founder & CEO)inJason Harbert(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Accelerating the development of autonomous technology to revolutionize farming
Fonbnk converts prepaid mobile payments into stablecoins, enabling frictionless foreign exchange and cross-border treasury flows for businesses in cash-based and mobile-first economies. The platform supports merchants across Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, offering both widget and REST API integrations for payment collection and real-time settlement.
Crypto & Web3FintechWashington, US
H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors for industrial applications. The company operates a full-stack engineering facility with in-house manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, power electronics labs, and test cells.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechDenver, US
Revitalizing the US aerospace and defense industrial base
Hadrian operates automated manufacturing facilities and provides supply chain management services for defense and advanced manufacturing customers. The company uses its AI-powered Opus platform to automate production, inspection, and procurement across a network of dedicated facilities and customer sites.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense Tech
Hydrosat converts satellite and ground data into actionable information for sustainable agriculture and water management. The company helps businesses optimize water use and environmental operations in farming and water-stressed regions.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureSpace TechWashington, US
Pieter Fossel(CEO)Dr. Wim Bastiaanssen(Product Ambassador, Founder of IrriWatch)
ICON designs and builds architectural structures while providing technology solutions to construction teams to improve building speed and reduce costs.
Construction TechDeep Tech
Helping manufacturers achieve double digit percent improvement in labor productivity using AI
Overhauling manufacturing by leveraging modern software and hardware
Advancing launch, space-based telecommunications, and on-orbit computing
Making delivery affordable, sustainable, and convenient
Improving the way hardware companies purchase parts, manage suppliers, and streamline supply chain operations
Unleashing sustainable capital through an end-to-end platform built to simplify and scale infrastructure
Lunar is a 100% digital bank offering personal banking services including accounts, digital and physical cards, savings, investment, and cryptocurrency trading, with headquarters in Denmark.
FintechCopenhagen, DK
Delivering Space-as-a-Service through sensors, data, and satellites for commercial and environmental use
Fortifying national resilience with a trusted marketplace for critical goods
Delivering rapid, on-demand connectivity with simple, cost-effective fiber installation
Northwood provides end-to-end ground infrastructure for space missions, from concept through deployment to live data delivery. The company vertically integrates the ground stack to accelerate mission execution for government and commercial space operators.
Deep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech
Orbit Fab builds the in-space propellant supply chain, offering commercial spacecraft refueling services and standardized refueling interfaces to enable reusable spacecraft and a sustainable space economy. The company serves commercial space operators, government space agencies, and satellite manufacturers globally.
HardwareSpace TechSanta Clara, US
Daniel Faber(Co-Founder)Peter Shaper(CEO)
Outpost provides advisory and operational support to space companies, helping them scale from early stage through IPO and acquisition. The firm draws on extensive experience in spacecraft engineering, in-space manufacturing, commercial spaceflight, and space technology development.
Deep TechSpace Tech
Payload is an open-source Next.js backend platform serving developers and marketers who need flexibility beyond traditional content management systems. The platform provides infrastructure for building custom content and data management solutions without vendor lock-in.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGrand Rapids, US
James Mikrut(Founder)inElliot DeNolf(Founder)inDan Ribbens(Founder)in
Building autonomous navigation systems for industrial vehicles
Polymath develops core autonomy software for off-highway robots, providing modular planning, safety, and infrastructure tools to help robotics programs accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves original equipment manufacturers, fleet operators, and government programs.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher(Founder)inIlia Baranov(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Educating through global publications on space, energy, defense, and more
Delivering cross-border transportation management systems for global logistics companies
Delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions for the commercial and defense sector from the ground to space
Constructing large-scale structures on the Earth and Moon leveraging 3D printing and additive manufacturing
Changing the way we move in space with a novel approach to electric and air-breathing propulsion
Developing advanced propulsion systems for national security and space
Providing life-extension, domain awareness, in-space logistics, and other capabilities for space-based assets
Automating satellite design for custom payloads
Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications. The company serves commercial and government customers requiring power solutions for large satellite constellations and space infrastructure.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechTempe, US
Stan Herasimenka(CTO and Co-Founder)Mikhail Reginevich(Chief Engineer, Tooling and R&D; and Co-Founder)
Advancing low-cost, space-grade silicon solar cells
Powering lunar infrastructure with high-efficiency power transmit and receive terminals
Creating a unique fingerprint for every satellite in orbit
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Industrious Ventures invest at?
- Industrious Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Industrious Ventures focus on?
- Industrious Ventures focuses on Defense Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Industrious Ventures located?
- Industrious Ventures is headquartered in Denver, US.
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