Defense Tech BaseShield Capital is a venture capital firm focused on entrepreneurs building technologies for national security and critical industries. Its stated areas include defense, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, space and resilient infrastructure.
Investment focus and founder fit
Shield Capital states that it invests in early-stage AI, autonomy, cybersecurity and space companies at the intersection of commercial technology and national security. Its featured companies include Apex, HawkEye 360 and Elroy Air. Published investments illustrate thesis fit; they do not establish the terms available to another founder.
Questions for your round
Identify which of the four domains your product fits and explain its commercial and government customer paths. Confirm the current fund’s stage, check size and lead/follow role, then ask who owns the relationship and which product/customer evidence would advance diligence. Discuss relevant portfolio overlap before sharing detailed information.
Investment focus
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- Stages and focus
- Venture capital, Early stage, Defense & dual-use, Cybersecurity
- Markets
- Defense, National security, Space, Autonomy