Shield Capital

What is Shield Capital?

Shield Capital is an investment fund that concentrates on the convergence of commercial technology and national security. They bring together a team of veteran investors, founders, and national security leaders who are steadfast partners at this nexus.

The firm's investment thesis is centered around strategic involvement in industries such as A.I. & Big Data, Web Security & Privacy, Autonomous vehicles & Cars, Aerospace & Defense. Shield Capital targets companies that can benefit from its deep expertise and network within the realms of national security and advanced technology.

The firm typically invests in seed and pre-seed stages, with a special focus on startups that have the potential to make significant impact in their chosen domains. Shield Capital also prides itself on building and maintaining a robust network of advisors and industry experts to provide valuable insights and support to its portfolio companies. Shield Capital demonstrates a clear commitment to ventures that not only promise commercial success but also anticipate and address security challenges faced at national and global levels.

With an investment range from $100,000 to $5,000,000, the fund has identified $1,500,000 as their investment sweet spot. Shield Capital's leadership comprises individuals with rich backgrounds in venture capitalism, national security, and entrepreneurship, as well as experience in holding prominent positions in related fields.

These leaders include Managing Partners Philip Bilden, Raj Shah, and Partner Michael Brown, among others. By leveraging its unique perspective and expertise, Shield Capital aims to drive innovation and growth in sectors critical to defense and national interests, while realizing substantial returns for its investors.

What they say:

We are a venture capital firm supporting innovators.

What we look for: We invest in founders building frontier technologies.