Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Defense & SpaceAI InfrastructureSpace TechSemiconductorsBiotechFusion Energy
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Purist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Harpoon Ventures was founded in 2018 by Larsen Jensen — a Navy SEAL and 2x Olympic medalist — and manages $380M+ across 47 investments. The "Freedom Stack" thesis covers the technologies underlying US strategic advantage: AI, semiconductors, biotech, space, autonomous systems, nuclear energy, and cybersecurity. Portfolio companies include MatX (AI chips), Merlin Labs (autonomous flight), Aalo Atom...
Notable Investments
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MatXM
Merlin LabsS
SolugenA
Aalo AtomicsA
AstranisF
Firestorm LabsSimilar Funds
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8VC
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America's Frontier Fund
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Founders Fund
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