Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs)
Venture capitalNew York
Also known as REPUBLIC CAPITAL ADVISER LLC
Investment thesis
Republic Capital invests in what it calls a 'non-obvious future' across frontier technologies. The firm develops investment theses and publishes research across its focus industries, spanning areas such as space, nuclear energy, and shifts in the global world order. Its investments are described as value-add strategic placements made by Republic Capital Adviser LLC, where the firm or its affiliates typically hold a board seat, introduce keystone clients or investors, or provide material support beyond capital. Republic Capital is part of the broader Republic family, which includes Republic Retail and Republic Crypto.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
What they invest in
from 12 of 17 portfolio companiesDeep Tech Γ9Defense Tech Γ9Hardware Γ7Space Tech Γ7Advanced Manufacturing Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Data & Infrastructure Γ2Developer Tools Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ9
Investments Β· 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that builds small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital spacecraft, and provides mission services including responsive launch, in-space maneuverability, space domain awareness, and lunar delivery.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLeander, US
Thomas Markusic(Director)Thomas E. Markusic(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Jason Kim(Chief Executive Officer; Board Member)Russell Shea Ferring(Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer)Daniel Fermon(Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)Darren Ma(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCapital FactoryNoosphere VenturesRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.BGW Ventures
Denver, US
Dirk Wallinger(Director)
BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)Brad Wilford(Director)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCentral Texas Angel Network
Albedo develops a flight-proven platform for Very Low Earth Orbit operations, providing satellite-based insights and connectivity services for national security and critical infrastructure systems.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechDenver, US
Topher Haddad(Founder)inAyJay Lasater(Founder)inWinston Tri(Executive Officer, Promoter)Dylan Betts(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)inRaj Shah(Director)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBlack FlagBooz Allen VenturesDnx VenturesJetstreamShield Capital+8 more
Antares Industries develops nuclear reactor technology, with teams spanning nuclear, reactor hardware, and mission engineering as well as manufacturing and regulatory operations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyParker, US
Jordan Bramble(Founder)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)Rian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)Mark Massie(Chief Engineer)
Co-investorsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHumba VenturesIndustrious Ventures+7 more
Array Labs develops radar technology for aerospace and other leading industries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Andrew Peterson(Founder)inJose Isaac Robledo(Founder)in
Co-investorsACVC PartnersAera VCClearance Venture PartnersDellin InvestmentsK Street CapitalLobster Capital+10 more
The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports innovation and growth in the Avalanche ecosystem through grants, programs, and strategic support for developers, entrepreneurs, and communities building on the Avalanche blockchain platform.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Emin Gun Sirer(Founder)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+25 more
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)inMichael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
Co-investors2am VCAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBeyond Earth VenturesC5 CapitalChenel Capital Partners+20 more
goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations.
Defense TechHardwareIoTBrooklyn, US
Daniela Perdomo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLarry Marcus(Director)John Levy(Director)
Co-investorsCadron Capital PartnersComcast VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLifeX VenturesMarque VenturesNew Leaf Invest+11 more
Co-investors1k(x)1kxAndromeda CapitalDigital StrategiesGamegroove CapitalGhaf Capital Partners+4 more
K2 Space designs and builds satellite hardware and subsystems β including power, propulsion, autonomy, thermal, and structures β for space missions such as multi-orbit constellations, deep space relay, and large-scale observatories.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Karan Kunjur(CEO, Co-Founder)inNeel Kunjur(CTO, Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesCapitalGFirst Round CapitalICONIQPathbreaker VenturesSpacecadet Ventures+9 more
Co-investorsTekfen VenturesACME CapitalLemnos VC
Privateer is a team of engineers, scientists, and strategists building tools that provide access to data and insights about conditions affecting the planet, aimed at helping decision-makers understand present conditions and anticipate future ones.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Alex Fielding(CEO & Chairman)in
Co-investorsE2MC VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsRosecliff VenturesSeraphim SpaceAero X VenturesSilent Ventures
Relativity Space develops Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy-lift rocket designed for efficiency and scalability, serving government entities, telecommunications companies, and commercial customers for space access missions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Tim Ellis(Founder/CEO)inJordan Noone(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Schmidt(CEO)in
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital PartnersDas & Co.Ethos VCEvolution VC PartnersHelios Capital+15 more
Rescale provides cloud-based engineering and R&D platform with simulation, modeling, and digital engineering tools for enterprise engineering teams across multiple industries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joris Poort(Founder/CEO)inAdam McKenzie(Founder/CTO)in
BoardToshiya Otani(Director)Yanev Suissa(Director)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Flucas VenturesHitachi VenturesKeen Venture PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Nautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), Llc+15 more
Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company that builds SkyOS, a universal flight operating system, which powers its first aircraft, the Skyryse One, to simplify aircraft control during standard operations, bad weather, and emergencies.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsEl Segundo, US
Mark Groden(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesCity LightDas & Co.Embedded VenturesFlucas VenturesFontinalis Partners+18 more
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Gamegroove CapitalInvariantes FundE2MC VenturesExplorer 1 Fund
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+107 more
Exits Β· 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFirefly AerospaceNASDAQ: FLYYork Space SystemsNYSE: YSS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSpaceX Β· businessinsider.com Β· Aug 16, 2026
K2 Β· technode.global Β· Aug 12, 2026
Antares Β· govconwire.com Β· Jul 28, 2026
Relativity Space Β· defensedaily.com Β· Jul 18, 2026
Firefly Aerospace Β· benzinga.com Β· Jul 16, 2026
Avalanche Β· cryptonews.net Β· Jul 13, 2026
Skyryse Β· techcrunch.com Β· Jul 5, 2026
Privateer Space Β· altss.com Β· Jun 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) made?
- Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) has 17 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What sectors does Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) focus on?
- Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Energy, Space Tech.
- Where is Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) located?
- Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) co-invest with?
- Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Flucas Ventures, Gamegroove Capital, among 142 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors Β· 25
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FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited investors access to vetted early-stage startups from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm investing in the top Y Combinator startups.
Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm that partners with biotech and healthcare entrepreneurs to build transformational companies.
Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.
Unusual Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs enterprise and infrastructure founders from initial insight through market leadership, providing a proprietary playbook for finding product-market fit.
Citi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Citi, based in Palo Alto with additional offices in New York, Shanghai, and Singapore. The unit makes equity investments and develops innovations that align with Citi's strategic priorities, working with both internal business units and external companies.
CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with companies building open, decentralized technology across finance, infrastructure, and AI.
Hyde Park Venture Partners (HPVP) is an early-stage venture fund investing in AI, software, and tech-enabled services companies connected to the Midwest, Toronto, or the Southeast.
Galaxy is an institutional digital assets and data center company offering trading, lending, asset management, investment banking, staking, custody, and venture investing across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem, along with a strategic expansion into AI/HPC data center infrastructure.
Unpopular Ventures is an investment firm that backs standout startups found off the beaten path, favoring opportunities that are contrarian or unpopular early on.
βΆ13 more co-investors
CrunchFundMulticoin CapitalOrigin VenturesTen ElevenHTGFShima CapitalAsymmetricWave Digital AssetsBorderless VentureFMFWVinyl CapitalMyAsiaVCMonday Capital
Firms observed investing alongside Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs), from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs)'s recorded portfolio.
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