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Daniel Gwak
InvestorManaging Partner at Point72 Ventures · Chief Investment Officer at In-Q-Tel
Palo Alto, CA
Writes $250K – $50M checks · typically $7M
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About
Former In-Q-Tel and intelligence-community leader bringing a mission-first national security perspective to lead defense and dual-use investing, focusing on AI and software to modernize the defense industrial base.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Deals · 1
EliseAIBoard seat
via Point72 Ventures · filed Aug 2024 · $50M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Gwak?
- Former In-Q-Tel and intelligence-community leader bringing a mission-first national security perspective to lead defense and dual-use investing, focusing on AI and software to modernize the defense industrial base.
- Where does Daniel Gwak work?
- Daniel Gwak is Managing Partner at Point72 Ventures and Chief Investment Officer at In-Q-Tel.
- What does Daniel Gwak invest in?
- Daniel Gwak invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
- What check size does Daniel Gwak write?
- Daniel Gwak typically writes checks of $250K – $50M.
- What boards does Daniel Gwak sit on?
- Daniel Gwak holds tracked board seats at EliseAI.
- What companies has Daniel Gwak invested in?
- Investments tracked here include ActZero.ai, Agorus, Deep 6 AI, Fauna, inVia Robotics, Knowde, Shield AI, Swapp, Tenyx, Vannevar.
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