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Mat Vogels

Unclaimed
Black Flag, Harpoon VenturesBlack FlagSan Diego, CA

Current Firm

Black Flag

Focus

Aerospace & Defense, Space

About Mat Vogels

Mat Vogels is a venture capital investor at Black Flag, where he focuses on identifying and supporting transformative companies in aerospace and defense, space technology, deeptech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions. With a strategic investment thesis centered on hard tech and mission-critical infrastructure, Mat brings expertise in evaluating complex technical innovations and their commercial applications across defense and space sectors. Based on his investment activity and professional network, he is actively engaged in the venture capital community, where he shares insights on emerging trends in technology and security. Mat's focus on deeptech and AI positions him at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and practical enterprise adoption. He maintains an active presence on social media, where he discusses investment trends and industry developments with the broader tech community.

Focus Areas

Aerospace & DefenseSpaceDeeptechAICybersecurityEnterprise

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Investment Profile

Mat Vogels is a Black Flag, Harpoon Ventures at Black Flag, based in San Diego, CA.

Mat's investment focus spans Aerospace & Defense, Space, Deeptech, AI, Cybersecurity, Enterprise, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed stage. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mat Vogels?

Mat Vogels is a Black Flag, Harpoon Ventures at Black Flag, based in San Diego, CA. Their investment focus includes Aerospace & Defense, Space, Deeptech.

What does Mat Vogels invest in?

Mat Vogels focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Space, Deeptech, AI, Cybersecurity, Enterprise through Black Flag. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Mat Vogels at?

Mat Vogels is currently at Black Flag, headquartered in San Diego, CA, serving as Black Flag, Harpoon Ventures.

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