Shield Capital

Shield Capital is a venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2021. The firm is dedicated to investing in innovative founders developing frontier technologies, particularly in sectors such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space, and autonomy. Comprising a team of experienced investors, founders, and national security experts, Shield Capital aims to support the growth of solutions that cater to both commercial and government enterprises. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Shield Capital focuses on fostering advancements in technology that enhance security and operational efficiency across various industries.

Philip Bilden

Managing Partner

Michael Brown

Partner

Akhil Iyer

Principal

David Rothzeid

Principal

Elias Manousos

Venture Partner

Past deals in Aerospace

Starfish Space

Series A in 2024
Starfish Space Inc. specializes in providing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for satellites. The company develops small space tugs equipped with proprietary Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the tugs to conduct various satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space aims to support satellite companies by enhancing their operational capabilities in orbit.

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing

Series B in 2024
Apex is a manufacturer of commercial orbital transportation services spacecraft satellite buses that are designed to provide an approach to space. The company specializes in a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware for spacecraft manufacture, allowing space enterprises to execute their missions by communicating with and launching vehicles using spacecraft.

Albedo

Series A in 2024
Albedo is an aerospace component manufacturing company focused on developing a constellation of low-flying satellites capable of capturing both visible and thermal imagery at high resolutions. This advanced technology enables the provision of quality aerial imagery that is accessible, affordable, and efficient for various commercial applications. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by industries such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture, where high-resolution imagery has traditionally been limited in availability and cost. By making this imagery globally accessible, Albedo aims to enhance the capabilities of clients across multiple sectors.

Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing

Series A in 2023
Apex is a manufacturer of commercial orbital transportation services spacecraft satellite buses that are designed to provide an approach to space. The company specializes in a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware for spacecraft manufacture, allowing space enterprises to execute their missions by communicating with and launching vehicles using spacecraft.

Albedo

Series A in 2022
Albedo is an aerospace component manufacturing company focused on developing a constellation of low-flying satellites capable of capturing both visible and thermal imagery at high resolutions. This advanced technology enables the provision of quality aerial imagery that is accessible, affordable, and efficient for various commercial applications. The company's innovative approach addresses the challenges faced by industries such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture, where high-resolution imagery has traditionally been limited in availability and cost. By making this imagery globally accessible, Albedo aims to enhance the capabilities of clients across multiple sectors.

Overwatch Imaging

Series A in 2022
Overwatch Imaging, LLC is a company based in Hood River, Oregon, that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced imaging systems equipped with custom onboard AI software for piloted and unmanned aircraft. Founded in 2016 by experts in unmanned aerial systems and airborne imaging, the company focuses on automating the search for small objects in large geographical areas. Its precision imaging systems are utilized for various applications, including automated land surveillance, maritime patrol, and linear infrastructure inspection. By leveraging computer vision and artificial intelligence, Overwatch Imaging's technology enables organizations to efficiently collect and analyze vast amounts of geospatial data in real-time, enhancing operational responses for life-saving agencies and other stakeholders.
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