Leonid Capital Partners
Venture debtWashington · Seed–Growth · 28 people tracked
Also known as LEONID CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
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Investment thesis
Leonid Capital Partners provides non-dilutive debt financing to companies serving the U.S. government, defense, and aerospace markets. It targets prime and subcontractors to the federal government, founders and startups holding government contracts, and firms seeking acquisition financing. Offering term loans, revolving credit lines, and acquisition financing, the firm aims to fuel a resurgence in government innovation and support companies across all stages of growth. Its team of engineers, scientists, veterans, and finance professionals works across multiple sectors including defense, aerospace, health, energy, and cybersecurity. Portfolio companies typically raise new equity equal to roughly 1.25 times the size of Leonid's credit facility during the investment period.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 11 of 11 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×5Defense Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Hardware ×3Space Tech ×3Cleantech ×2Cybersecurity ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×7Norway×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12021 · 13 dated
Aclima is a Norwegian brand that makes wool-based clothing, including apparel designed for demanding outdoor conditions and wool garments for children and juniors.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Kapor CapitalACVC PartnersBosch VenturesClearvision VenturesGingerbread Capital+3 more
Anivive develops new medicines for companion animals, using software across the drug development process to accelerate the creation of treatments.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLong Beach, US
Dylan Balsz(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Bruyette(Chief Medical Officer)inRobert Bishop(Director)Lynne Doti(Director)Cheryl Collett(Executive Officer)Glenn Stearns(Director)
ION Storage Systems develops solid-state battery technology, including its Cornerstone cell, and ships samples to consumer electronics manufacturers.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsColumbia, US
Dr. Eric Wachsman(Executive Chair & Co-founder)Jorge Diaz Schneider(CEO)Ravi Abbineni(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsTEDCOAlsop Louie PartnersAlumni VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesToyota Ventures
Katalyst designs satellite upgrades and modules that can be deployed flexibly across different orbits via orbital transfer vehicles, robotic servicers, or pre-launch installation.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSpace TechFlagstaff, US
Ghonhee Lee(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsFelicis VenturesGeodesic CapitalFortitude Ventures
NALEJ offers Mosaic, an open-source full-stack enterprise platform for AI, machine learning, and edge computing that supports DevSecOps, DataSecOps, AI/ML Ops, cyber, and network operations.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsSINEWAVE VENTURESTheVentureCity
Pterodynamics develops the Transwing, an aircraft designed to support businesses seeking to reduce their operational environmental impact.
CleantechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsMoorpark, US
Matthew Graczyk(CEO)in
Co-investorsKairos Venture Investments, LlcLavrock Ventures
Rx Bandz develops auto-injector devices and injectable formulations for treatment conditions including anaphylaxis, diabetes, opioid overdose, and other medical emergencies for patients, first responders, and military personnel.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLocust Valley, US
Jessica Walsh(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsTexas HALO Fund
Simplesense builds a platform delivering "Continuous Mission Assurance" that provides unified visibility across installation infrastructure and security for defense installation leaders and operations centers.
Defense TechGovTechIoT
Eric Kanagy(Founder)in
BoardHeidi Scheppers(Former Deputy Director, Air Force Security Forces)
Co-investorsWestchester Angels
Leonid Capital Partners is a private investment firm offering term loans, revolving lines of credit, and acquisition financing to companies in the aerospace, defense, and government sectors, positioning itself as a capital provider for the U.S.
Defense TechFintech
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
Xairos develops a space-based quantum timing architecture for global position, navigation, and timing services with sub-nanosecond accuracy, serving transportation, telecommunications, power grids, financial systems, and data centers.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechIoTQuantum ComputingSpace TechLone Tree, US
David Mitlyng(Founder)in
Co-investorsQubits VenturesTechstars
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKatalyst Space · finsmes.com · Jun 19, 2026
Turion Space · finsmes.com · Apr 15, 2026
Xairos · xairos.com · Jan 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Leonid Capital Partners made?
- Leonid Capital Partners has 11 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Leonid Capital Partners invest at?
- Leonid Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Leonid Capital Partners focus on?
- Leonid Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Energy, GovTech, Healthtech, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Leonid Capital Partners located?
- Leonid Capital Partners is headquartered in Washington, US.
- Does Leonid Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Leonid Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Leonid Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Leonid Capital Partners most often shares deals with Alsop Louie Partners, Felicis Ventures, FoundersX Ventures, among 35 tracked co-investors.
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