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Vashon
Venture capitalActively deployingPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Vashon positions itself as a firm built for a post-globalist era, drawing inspiration from early merchant banks. It invests in technology and strategic assets it considers critical to national sovereignty. The firm frames its approach through an ethos of bold, fast-moving innovation, likening its team, capital partners, portfolio founders, and shareholders to the Athenians of the Peloponnesian War — adventurous, daring, and quick to act on their resolutions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Deep Tech ×3Hardware ×3Energy ×2Robotics ×2Climate Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
American Terawatt is building a national high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network in the United States designed to deliver gigawatts of power to large industrial loads.
CleantechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US
Robert Parker(Founder)inAnton Troynikov(Executive Officer, Director)inArani Bhattacharyay(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerSantiago Pliego· solo GP
Co-investorsAntlerFulcrum VentureGiant Ventures Global LlpHawk Hill VenturesHOF CapitalScribble Ventures+4 more
Durin builds and operates automated drill rigs aimed at speeding up mineral discovery and exploration.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Ted Feldmann(Founder)in
PartnerSantiago Pliego· solo GP
Co-investorsDrover VenturesSilent Capital8090 IndustriesContraryDay One VenturesDISCIPULUS VENTURES+3 more
The Ocean Company builds dual-domain systems for coastal ecosystem restoration and maritime infrastructure security.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareImpact & Social GoodRobotics
Will O'Brien(Founder)inAkhil Voorakkara(Founder)Jamie Wedderburn(Founder)inColm O'Brien(Founder)in
PartnerSantiago Pliego· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBooz Allen VenturesLowercarbon CapitalPebblebedGenius VenturesHarpoon Ventures+2 more
Valar Atomics is developing and scaling high-temperature gas nuclear reactors for grid-independent applications including hydrogen production, data center power, and clean hydrocarbon fuel production.
CleantechDeep TechEnergySan Rafael, US
Isaiah Taylor(Founder)in
PartnerSantiago Pliego· solo GP
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAlumni VenturesARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Balaji SrinivasanBalerion Space VenturesBVVC+25 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Valar Atomics · canarymedia.com · Aug 28, 2026
Durin · startupintros.com · Jul 13, 2026
Ulysses · finsmes.com · Apr 16, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Vashon invest at?
- Vashon invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Vashon's typical check size?
- Vashon typically writes checks of $250K – $2M.
- What sectors does Vashon focus on?
- Vashon focuses on Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Does Vashon lead rounds?
- Vashon typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamExpeditionary Capitalism - Santiago Pliego and Josh Clemans
New Founding Podcast · Santiago Pliego
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