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Shield Capital

Early-stage investor backing founders building dual-use technologies in AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space for commercial and national security markets.

Investment Focus

AI/MLCybersecurityAutonomySpaceTechDefense TechRobotics

Founded

2021

Firm Characteristics

Operator-Led Thesis-Driven Defense-Focused Dual-Use American Dynamism

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