At a Glance
Moonshots Capital was founded in 2017 in Austin, Texas, with a mission to back ambitious founders building transformative technology companies. The firm positions itself at the intersection of deep technology and large market opportunities, focusing on entrepreneurs who aim to create entirely new categories or fundamentally disrupt existing industries.
The firm's investment approach emphasizes companies working on breakthrough technologies in aerospace, defense, artificial intelligence, and other deep tech verticals. Moonshots Capital typically invests at the seed and Series A stages, partnering with founders who have the vision and technical capability to tackle complex, large-scale problems. Their thesis revolves around identifying technologies that may seem impossible today but have the potential to reshape entire markets.
Notable portfolio companies include Relativity Space, which is pioneering 3D-printed rockets for commercial space launch; SparkCognition, an AI-powered industrial analytics platform; and Slingshot Aerospace, which provides space situational awareness solutions. These investments reflect the firm's focus on companies that combine cutting-edge technology with significant market potential. Operating from Austin, Moonshots Capital benefits from Texas's growing reputation as a hub for aerospace and defense innovation while maintaining access to the broader U.S. technology ecosystem.
“Investing in ambitious founders building transformative companies that can create new markets or disrupt existing ones.”
Moonshots Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Moonshots Capital is headquartered in Austin, TX. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Moonshots Capital focuses on investments in Deeptech, AI, Aerospace & Defense. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Moonshots Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Moonshots Capital manages approximately $80M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
