TFX Capital
Venture capitalFort Mill · Pre-Seed–Series B · 19 people tracked
Also known as TASK FORCE X CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
TFX Capital backs resilient, service-driven and mission-oriented founding teams at the early stage. Its investment focus centers on startups tackling national security and healthcare challenges. The broader TFX organization pairs capital with advisory support drawn from proven startup best practices, along with foundation resources for mission-driven entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 30 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×5SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Space Tech ×4Cybersecurity ×3Defense Tech ×3Hardware ×3
HQs:United States×13
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Diego, US
Anthony Mauriello(General Counsel)Elizabeth Nation(CFO)Tyrone Marquis Smith(CEO)Michael Bottenberg(President of Curriculum Development)
Board seatBrandon Shelton· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Nov 2022
Apeiron Labs develops autonomous underwater vehicles and ocean technology for marine applications.
Climate TechDeep TechIoTRoboticsCambridge, US
Ravi Pappu(CEO / Board Member)Sanjeev Krishnan(Director)Jonathan Rosen(Director)David Douglas(Director)Kyle Teamey(Director)Mark Abbott(Director)
Argospace provides launch and transportation services for spacecraft and satellites beyond low Earth orbit (LEO), including cislunar and interplanetary missions.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Automated risk assessment platform for global invoice analysis and financial trust.
FruitScout applies industrial process instrumentation to agriculture by providing machine vision systems and AI-powered planning tools for agave growers.
AgTechAI & Machine Learning
GoodUnited is a platform that helps nonprofits convert social media engagement into qualified leads and donations through AI-assisted 1:1 messaging and built-in giving tools.
Impact & Social GoodSaaSSocialCharleston, US
Nick Black(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jeremy Berman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWendy Phillips(Director)Brad Braddock(Director)Charles Cumbaa(Director)
LeakSignal provides data governance and protection solutions for securing sensitive data in motion, including classification, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring across AI applications, APIs, and endpoints.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
BoardKunal Anand(Chief Innovation Officer (at F5); formerly co-founder of Prevoty)
Marani develops maternity care technology to improve access to prenatal and obstetric care for expectant mothers and providers.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
NVCA is a trade association that unites the U.S. venture capital ecosystem through industry resources, peer networks, and advocacy programs for venture professionals and fund managers.
Washington, US
Movi Healthcare provides transportation logistics and scheduling solutions for hospitals and health systems to improve patient flow and reduce bed delays.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Chris Hamilton(Chief Executive Officer)David Dabney(Chief Technology Officer)
Developing the world's first reusable space debris removal satellite for the in-orbit servicing industry.
Portal Space Systems develops advanced spacecraft, including its flagship Supernova vehicle, designed for high delta-v maneuverability and multi-orbit operations in cislunar space.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechWashington, US
Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka(Director)Ian Vorbach(Director)inPrashaanth Ravindran(Director)inJeffery Thornburg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
ProctorFree provides online proctoring software for higher education institutions and professional organizations conducting remote exams.
EdTechHuntersville, US
William Brad Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Velvet Nelston(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Murphy(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Boggiano(Director)Mark McDowell(Director)
Rebel Space Tech develops spectrum intelligence software that monitors, detects, and classifies RF interference and electronic warfare threats targeting satellite and teleport operators.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace Tech
Rhumbix provides digital timekeeping and labor tracking software designed for construction teams.
Construction TechFuture of WorkSaaSLafayete, US
Zach Scheel(Co-founder)Daniel Levine(Director)Bill Smith(Director)Scott Lynn(Director)Drew DeWalt(Executive Officer, Director)Trevor Zimmerman(Director)
Sayari provides forensic investigation services using corporate records, trade data, and network analysis to uncover hidden risk networks across sanctions evasion, financial crime, counternarcotics, and adversary operations for law enforcement and government clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechLegalTechWashington, US
Eric Rhoades(Executive Officer)Mike Zappert(Director)Farley Mesko(Executive Officer)Benjamin Power(Executive Officer)Benjamin Cukier(Director)Akash Pradhan(Director)
OnSolve is a mass notification platform that delivers rapid, multi-channel alerts to enterprises and government agencies during emergencies, infrastructure disruptions, and operational events.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSeattle, US
Reston, US
Mark L Rockefeller(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Shiflet(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Konson(Executive Officer, Director)
ThinkOrbital develops scalable, pressurizable space infrastructure platforms for cislunar space applications including satellite servicing, in-space manufacturing, storage, and refueling.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Threat intelligence platform organizing critical security intelligence against MITRE ATT&CK and calculating risk reductions.
Income-based student financing platform helping higher education institutions offer flexible and personalized financing models.
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TFX Capital invest at?
- TFX Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is TFX Capital's typical check size?
- TFX Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
- What sectors does TFX Capital focus on?
- TFX Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is TFX Capital located?
- TFX Capital is headquartered in Fort Mill, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBrandon Shelton - TFX Capital Update, Removing the Barriers to Capital for Veterans
VeteranCrowd · Brandon Shelton
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Co-investors · 6
Greylock Partners is a venture capital firm that backs founders at the earliest stages, often as their first investor before a product exists.
Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on B2B software companies, providing hands-on go-to-market, talent, and business development support to founders.
Blackhorn Ventures is a venture capital firm backing startups that apply data, AI, and robotics to major industries considered vital to national security and economic stability.
In-Q-Tel (IQT) is a not-for-profit strategic investment platform that has operated for over 25 years, backing frontier technology companies to advance the national security and prosperity of the U.S. and its allies.
Brick & Mortar Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 that invests in early-stage startups building technology for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and facilities management industries.
SaaS Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building enterprise software, AI applications, and cybersecurity companies.
Firms observed investing alongside TFX Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with TFX Capital's recorded portfolio.
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