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 Sep 1, 2026.
What they invest in
from 13 of 17 portfolio companiesDefense Tech Γ10Deep Tech Γ8Space Tech Γ8Hardware Γ6Advanced Manufacturing Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Developer Tools Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ11
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founderΓ72 foundersΓ63 foundersΓ2
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
The University of Texas at Austin Γ4Princeton University Γ2University of Washington Γ2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
Antares Nuclear Γ2NASA Γ2Orbital Insight Γ2SpaceX Γ2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
4 founders hold a PhD Β· 2 hold an MBA (of 20 with degree data)
Investments Β· 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFirefly Aerospace launches, lands, and operates space systems spanning Earth orbit to the Moon and cislunar space, serving customers such as commercial companies, NASA, and the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechLeander, US
Thomas Markusic(Director)inThomas E. Markusic(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inEric Salwan(Founder)inJason Kim(Chief Executive Officer; Board Member)inRussell Shea Ferring(Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer)Daniel Fermon(Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCapital FactoryNoosphere VenturesRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.BGW Ventures
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures4DX VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology Ventures+110 more
York Space Systems designs and manufactures satellite platforms, spacecraft components, and ground infrastructure for operating large constellations, targeting defense and government missions.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechDenver, US
Dirk Wallinger(Director)in
BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)Brad Wilford(Director)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkSpace Capital
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)inDylan Betts(Executive Officer)in
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)inRaj Shah(Director)in
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundBlack FlagBooz Allen VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesDnx VenturesJetstream+10 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)inJulia DeWahl(Founder)inRian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)inMark Massie(Chief Engineer)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHumba VenturesIndustrious Ventures+8 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+11 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)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBeyond Earth VenturesC5 CapitalChenel Capital PartnersDeclaration 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
Ukrainian-German game studio behind battle royale shooter Off The Grid and the GUNZ blockchain platform.
Alexander Zoll(Founder)
Co-investors1k(x)1kxAndromeda CapitalCoinFundDigital StrategiesGamegroove Capital+15 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)in
Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesCapitalGFirst Round CapitalICONIQKleiner PerkinsLG Technology Ventures+11 more
Co-investorsTekfen VenturesACME CapitalLemnos VC
Privateer aggregates satellite, terrestrial, and customer data streams and processes them with AI/ML to produce geospatial intelligence for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace TechKΔ«hei, US
Alex Fielding(CEO & Chairman)inJames Crawford(Founder)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)inEric Schmidt(CEO)in
Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital PartnersCoatue ManagementDas & Co.Ethos VCEvolution VC Partners+18 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 and Chief Executive Officer)inAdam McKenzie(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardToshiya Otani(Director)Yanev Suissa(Director)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Ff Venture CapitalFlucas VenturesHitachi VenturesKeen Venture PartnersM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+18 more
Skyryse develops SkyOS, a flight-control operating system that simplifies aircraft operation through automated maneuvers, emergency management, and optionally piloted or autonomous flight.
Deep TechDefense TechMobility & TransportationEl Segundo, US
Mark Groden(Founder & CEO)inStephen Koo(Executive Officer, Director)inBlake Bilstad(Executive Officer)in
BoardLior Susan(Director)Will Summerlin(Director)Ethan Batraski(Director)
Co-investorsCantos VenturesCity LightDas & Co.Embedded VenturesFlucas VenturesFontinalis Partners+18 more
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Gamegroove CapitalInvariantes FundE2MC VenturesExplorer 1 Fund
Exits Β· 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioFirefly AerospaceNASDAQ: FLYspace-xNASDAQ: SPCXYork Space SystemsNYSE: YSS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
York Space Systems Β· stocktitan.net Β· Sep 2, 2026
space-x 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
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 153 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors Β· 26
CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with companies building open, decentralized technology across finance, infrastructure, and AI.
Shima Capital is a $200M web3 seed fund led by Forbes 30 Under 30 investor and MIT instructor Yida Gao, who combines traditional finance, venture capital, and academic credentials rare among dedicated crypto funds. The firm maintains one of the highest early-stage deployment paces in crypto with over 100 investments in two years, using more than half its team for hands-on operational support through a proprietary platform that helps portfolio companies with talent, tokenomics, and specialized expertise like gaming.
Mana Ventures is a venture capital firm backing founders building companies in advanced AI and other frontier technologies, supported by an LP network of founders, investors, executives, operators, and specialists.
Alpine Space Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in a focused portfolio of startups in the space and space-enabled industry.
Believes that best ideas happen offline. Offline Ventures is Interested in companies that are driven by both profit and purpose while taking great care of the world around them
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.
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.
βΆ14 more co-investors
Galaxy Digital Assets FundUnpopular VenturesCrunchFundMulticoin CapitalOrigin VenturesTen ElevenHTGFAsymmetricWave 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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