Investments
5+ companies
Focus
Aerospace & Defense, AI
Trae Stephens is a Partner known for his focus on aerospace & defense, artificial intelligence, deep technology, and robotics investments. He co-founded Anduril Industries while at Founders Fund, establishing himself as a key figure in the defense technology sector. His notable investments include Anduril, SpaceX, Hadrian, Saildrone, and Shield AI, demonstrating his expertise in identifying companies at the intersection of advanced technology and national security. Prior to his venture capital career, Stephens worked as a forward-deployed engineer at Palantir, where he gained firsthand experience building and implementing complex technology solutions. His unique combination of technical background and operational experience in defense technology gives him distinctive insight into evaluating companies developing critical infrastructure and defense capabilities.
Trae Stephens is a Partner.
Trae's investment focus spans Aerospace & Defense, AI, Deeptech, Robotics. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Trae's portfolio include Anduril, Hadrian, Shield AI, SpaceX. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Trae Stephens is a venture capital investor, focused on Aerospace & Defense, AI, Deeptech.
Trae Stephens focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, AI, Deeptech, Robotics. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Trae Stephens's notable portfolio investments include Anduril, SpaceX, Hadrian, Saildrone, Shield AI. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.