Harpoon

What is Harpoon?

Harpoon is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, that invests in a wide range of technology-focused sectors.

These sectors include BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Energy, AI and Big Data, Web Security and Privacy, Autonomous Vehicles and Cars, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, GovTech, Material Science, Robotics, Aerospace and Defense, and DeepTech.

With an investment scope between $250,000 and $5,000,000, Harpoon's sweet spot for investment is around $2,000,000. Harpoon specializes in various stages of company development including Seed, Series A, and Pre-seed rounds.

Harpoon's mission is to support bold leaders who are shaping the next era of American innovation, with a strong belief that technology will dictate the future of geopolitics.

Since its inception in 2018 by a two-time Olympic medalist and former Navy SEAL, Harpoon has established itself with initial backing from industry stalwarts like a16z and Lightspeed. The firm is supported by top pensions and endowments, and has collaborated with founders to secure nearly $1B in U.S. government contracts ranging from non-dilutive grants to major programs of record.

They focus on groundbreaking technology companies in AI, cybersecurity, software infrastructure, and deep tech.

Harpoon not only invests in such companies but also offers strategic advantages like connecting them to government customers and assisting in the development of their government business.

They are recognized for their commitment, expertise, and the genuine, verifiable impact they have on their investment firms, especially in terms of government relations and sales.

The company is proud of the significant investments and support they provide to their portfolio companies, which include leaders in sectors such as chemical industry innovation, AI-driven frameworks, space-based connectivity solutions, engineering-focused code security, and the future of fully autonomous flight, among others.

What they say:

We are an early-stage venture capital firm with a specialized focus on these sectors.

What we look for: We invest in finance, financial services, and enterprise software.