Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
DefenseAICybersecuritySpaceAerospace
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Specialist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Shield Capital launched in March 2022 with Fund I closing oversubscribed at $186M — 55% above its $120M target. Co-founders are Raj Shah (former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit under Obama and Trump) and Philip Bilden (ex-HarbourVest, Trump-era Navy Secretary nominee).
The focus is AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space for national security. The advisory board includes Ashton Carter (for...
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