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Alexander Harstrick

Investor

Managing Partner, Co-Founder at J2 Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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About

Alexander Harstrick melds Army Reserve intelligence and special-operations experience with roles at Defense Innovation Unit and AFWERX—where he helped deploy nearly $2B—and translates between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon.

Contact· published on Alexander's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechHealthtechSpace Tech

Deals · 1

Code MetalBoard seat

via J2 Ventures · filed Jul 2026

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

AalyriaAether BiomedicalApexArkenstone DefenseDruid SoftwareElevateLightSourceMeta PlatformsMicron BiomedicalMusubiParavision

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Harstrick?
Alexander Harstrick melds Army Reserve intelligence and special-operations experience with roles at Defense Innovation Unit and AFWERX—where he helped deploy nearly $2B—and translates between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon.
Where does Alexander Harstrick work?
Alexander Harstrick is Managing Partner, Co-Founder at J2 Ventures.
What does Alexander Harstrick invest in?
Alexander Harstrick invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Healthtech, Space Tech.
What boards does Alexander Harstrick sit on?
Alexander Harstrick holds tracked board seats at Code Metal.
What companies has Alexander Harstrick invested in?
Investments tracked here include Aalyria, Aether Biomedical, Apex, Arkenstone Defense, Code Metal, Druid Software, Elevate, LightSource, Meta Platforms, Micron Biomedical, Musubi, Paravision.

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