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Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs)

Venture capital

New York

Also known as REPUBLIC CAPITAL ADVISER LLC

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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 29, 2026.

HQ
New York, NY, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$430.9M
Tracked investments
17
Unicorns
7
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
1

What they invest in

from 13 of 17 portfolio companies

Defense Tech ×10Deep Tech ×8Space Tech ×8Hardware ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2

HQs:United States×12

Who they back

founder profiles across 15 portfolio companies
40%
solo founders
6 of 15 mapped founding teams
42%
repeat founders
of 19 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×63 founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data

The University of Texas at Austin ×4Princeton University ×2University of Washington ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×13Computer Science ×3Business & Management ×2Economics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 19 founders with career history

NASA ×2SpaceX ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4

4 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)

Investments · 17 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Firefly Aerospacefireflyspace.comin𝕏NASDAQ: FLY

Firefly 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 VenturesReal Tech CapitalRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.Tribeca Early Stage Partners+1 more

SpaceXspacex.comNASDAQ: SPCX

Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary

Hawthorne, US

Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)

Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures7BC Venture Capital+179 more

York Space Systemsyorkspacesystems.comNYSE: YSSJan 2015

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)inKevin Messerle(Chief Financial Officer)Monica Palko(Chief Legal and Administrative Officer)Devjyoti Rudra(Chief Supply Chain Officer)

BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)

Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkSilent CapitalSpace CapitalBlackRock

Albedoalbedo.comin𝕏

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 VenturesCommodity CapitalCubit Capital+23 more

Antaresantaresindustries.comin𝕏

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(CEO & Co-Founder)inJulia DeWahl(Founder)inRian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)inMark Massie(Chief Engineer)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJack Altman(Director)

Co-investors53 StationsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHeartfelt Capital+20 more

Array Labsarraylabs.ioin𝕏

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 VCBBQ CapitalClearance Venture PartnersDellin InvestmentsJude Gomila+24 more

Avalancheavax.networkin𝕏

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+31 more

Axiom Spaceaxiomspace.comin𝕏

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-investors2am VCAidenlair CapitalAlumni VenturesAurum Venture PartnersBascom VenturesBasecamp Fund+37 more

goTennagotenna.comin𝕏acquired by Forterra · Oct 2025

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-investors3Spoke CapitalAlso CapitalBloomberg BetaCadron Capital PartnersCollaborative FundComcast Ventures+15 more

Gunzilla Gamesgunzillagames.comin

Ukrainian-German game studio behind battle royale shooter Off The Grid and the GUNZ blockchain platform.

Alexander Zoll(Founder)in

Co-investors1k(x)1kxAndromeda CapitalCoinFundDigital StrategiesGamegroove Capital+19 more

K2 Spacek2space.ioin𝕏

The page is an online gambling/betting operator ("OK9") targeting Vietnamese players, offering sports betting, online casino, slots, fish-shooting games, lottery, and card games.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechWest Hollywood, US

Neeldev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karandev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karan Kunjur(Founder)inNeel Kunjur(CTO, Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesAlso CapitalAsymmetric Capital PartnersCapitalGFirst Round CapitalICONIQ+18 more

Privateer Spaceprivateer.comin𝕏

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 TechKīhei, US

Alex Fielding(CEO & Chairman)inJames Crawford(Founder)in

Co-investorsE2MC VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsRosecliff VenturesSeraphim SpaceSilent CapitalAero X Ventures+1 more

Relativity Spacerelativityspace.comin𝕏

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-investorsAidenlair CapitalARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Aurum Venture PartnersBalerion Space VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBold Capital Partners+58 more

Rescalerescale.comin𝕏

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)DVCFf Venture CapitalFlucas VenturesHat-Trick CapitalHitachi Ventures+33 more

Skyryse Aviation Technologyskyryse.comin𝕏

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)inWill Summerlin(Director)Ethan Batraski(Director)in

Co-investorsCantos VenturesCity LightDas & Co.Embedded VenturesFlucas VenturesFOG Ventures+23 more

Space Perspectivespaceperspective.com

Space tourism company offering carbon-neutral journeys aboard Spaceship Neptune.

Co-investorsBalerion Space VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.Gamegroove CapitalInvariantes FundMarketX VenturesWinklevoss Capital+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Petra

Exits · 4

3 IPOs · 1 acquisitions

Firefly AerospaceNASDAQ: FLYSpaceXNASDAQ: SPCXYork Space SystemsNYSE: YSSgoTennaacq. by Forterra

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) made?
Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) has 17 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
What sectors does Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) focus on?
Republic Capital (ex Republic Labs) focuses on Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Gaming, 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, Balerion Space Ventures, Gamegroove Capital, among 216 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 26

Hustle Fund

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.

Both backed · 2
$150K
CoinFund

CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with companies building open, decentralized technology across finance, infrastructure, and AI.

Both backed · 1
$6M – $10M
Unpopular Ventures

Unpopular Ventures is an investment firm that backs standout startups found off the beaten path, favoring opportunities that are contrarian or unpopular early on.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $500K
Shima Capital

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.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $200M
Mana Ventures

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.

Both backed · 1
Alpine Space Ventures

Alpine Space Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in a focused portfolio of startups in the space and space-enabled industry.

Both backed · 1
$11M – $22M
Offline Ventures

Offline Ventures is a venture fund that backs founders who build differently and technology intended to serve humanity, investing at the earliest, most fragile stages of an idea.

$250K – $5M
FundersClub

FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited members access to a curated selection of vetted early-stage startups, funding fewer than 2% of the companies it reviews.

$290K – $5M
Pioneer

Pioneer Fund is an investment fund backed by 540+ Y Combinator alumni that invests in and supports top startups coming out of Y Combinator.

Polaris Partners

Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm that partners with biotech and healthcare entrepreneurs to build transformational companies.

$500K – $5M
Unusual Ventures

Unusual Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage enterprise founders, supporting them from initial insight through to market leadership with a proprietary product-market fit playbook.

$1M – $15M
Citi Ventures

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.

▶14 more co-investors

Tuesday CapitalHyde Park Venture PartnersGalaxy Digital Assets FundMulticoin CapitalOrigin VenturesTen ElevenHTGFAsymmetricWave Digital AssetsBorderless VentureFMFWVinyl CapitalMyAsiaVCMonday Capital

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