Shield Capital
Actively deployingBurlingame · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Shield Capital invests in early-stage companies building critical technologies at the convergence of commercial innovation and national security. The firm focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space technologies that strengthen the United States and its allies. The team's background in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and national security policy informs conviction-driven support for founders addressing challenges in defense technology and allied security.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
Retired Navy Admiral who served as 16th NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and 12th Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Currently Vice Chairman of Global Affairs at The Carlyle Group and Chairman of The Rockefeller Foundation, with advisory board membership at GoSecure.
Retired military official who served as the 25th Secretary of Defense and 31st Deputy Secretary of Defense. Currently Director of the Belfer Center at Harvard University.
Senior Advisor at Evercore Partners and former Chairman of the MIT Investment Management Company. Serves on the Board of Directors of the Center for a New American Security.
Retired military officer who served as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 22nd Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, with additional roles including Commander of Pacific Air Forces and Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command. Currently a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Co.
Retired Air Force General who served as the 21st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. Currently a Senior Advisor at Blackstone Investment Group and Chair of the Board at Google Public Sector.
Former Acting Secretary of the Navy and Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. Previously served as Executive Vice President of Integrated Mission Systems at L3 Harris Technologies.
Fifth Director of the National Geospatial Agency and Chairwoman of the Intelligence & National Security Alliance. Currently serves as National Security Director at T Mobile US and Chairwoman of the Board of Advisors for HawkEye 360.
Retired Army Lieutenant General who served as the 26th National Security Advisor. Currently a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford and Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute, with leadership roles including Chair of the Center for Military and Political Power at FDD.
What they invest in
from 7 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Cybersecurity ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathElroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers. The company builds and operates the Chaparral vehicle, a turbogenerator-hybrid eVTOL aircraft designed for distributed aerial logistics in remote and contested environments.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US
Andrew Clare(CEO)Dave MerrillClint Cope
TENEX provides AI-driven cybersecurity detection, automation, and managed services for organizations, combining machine learning with human expertise. The company serves enterprises of all sizes seeking cloud-native and AI-powered security operations.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Eric Foster(Co-founder)Edwin Solis(Co-founder)Ryan Shreve(Co-founder)Venkata Koppaka(CTO)
Armada develops edge computing and AI solutions for industrial applications. The company focuses on enabling distributed computing and artificial intelligence capabilities at the edge of networks.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Full stack edge computing platform
AI-native platform for cybersecurity operations
Cloud-delivered managed detection and response
High performance AI platform with explainability
mPower Technology develops advanced power systems and solar technologies for spacecraft and space applications. The company leverages microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques to serve commercial, civil, and national security customers in the aerospace and space industries.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Murat Okandan(CTO & Founder)
3D printing service for advanced materials
Resilience Insurance provides cyber insurance and technology errors & omissions coverage for enterprise clients across multiple industries. The company uses claims data analysis and cyber risk quantification to help organizations create data-backed security action plans and manage their cyber risk portfolios.
CybersecurityInsurTech
SeaSats develops autonomous maritime vessels ("Lightfish" and "Quickfish") for ocean surveillance, intelligence gathering, and domain awareness. The company serves defense, government, and maritime security customers requiring real-time monitoring of coastal and open ocean areas.
Defense TechIoTRoboticsSan Diego, US
Raised $65 million Series A co-led by Shield Capital
Technology supporting European industrial security
Data science platform for efficient data preparation
XEOL provides dataset and tools to identify abandoned and end-of-life open source packages that standard vulnerability scanners miss, helping companies manage risks in their software dependencies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareNew York City, US
ShiHan Wan(Founder)in
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$20M raise · filed Mar 2026 · via Philip Bilden
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Shield Capital invest at?
- Shield Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Shield Capital focus on?
- Shield Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Shield Capital located?
- Shield Capital is headquartered in Burlingame, US.
- Does Shield Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Shield Capital leads investment rounds.
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