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Akhil Iyer
InvestorPrincipal at Shield Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Akhil Iyer combines Marine Corps infantry and special-operations experience with Anduril experience and focuses on early-stage dual-use tech bridging commercial innovation and national security, with ties to CSIS and Belfer.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsSpace Tech
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Akhil Iyer?
- Akhil Iyer combines Marine Corps infantry and special-operations experience with Anduril experience and focuses on early-stage dual-use tech bridging commercial innovation and national security, with ties to CSIS and Belfer.
- Where does Akhil Iyer work?
- Akhil Iyer is Principal at Shield Capital.
- What does Akhil Iyer invest in?
- Akhil Iyer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Robotics, Space Tech.
- What check size does Akhil Iyer write?
- Akhil Iyer typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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