At a Glance
Harpoon Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC founded in 2018.
Founded in 2018 by a two-time Olympic medalist and former Navy SEAL, Harpoon was built on a simple belief: technology will define geopolitics.Our first backers, a16z and Lightspeed, bet on our vision. Today, we’re anchored by the nation’s top pensions and endowments, including a leading first responder pension fund.We’ve worked side-by-side with our founders to secure over $1B in U.S. government contracts, spanning non-dilutive grants to $100M+ programs of record.At Harpoon, we’re more than investors - we’re your tactical advantage.Our team is uniquely positioned to identify and nurture the technologies that matter most to America’s strategic interests.
The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A investments across sectors including AI, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense.
Notable portfolio companies include Shield AI, Cobalt Robotics and Silent Sentinel.
Early-stage investor focused on national security technologies and dual-use applications.
“Early-stage investor focused on national security technologies and dual-use applications.”
Harpoon Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Harpoon Ventures is headquartered in Washington, DC. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Harpoon Ventures focuses on investments in AI, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Harpoon Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
