VC Firm Made Of DIU Vets Unveils $186M Early-Stage Investment Fund

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One of the startups Shield Capital funds—Elroy Air, seen here demonstrating at Travis AFB—says the U.S. defense community is interested in its technology.

Credit: Elroy Air
A venture capital (VC) group led by high-level Pentagon veterans has raised money for its inaugural fund focused on early-stage companies, a feat made harder in recent years as VC activity has fallen from its early pandemic heights. Shield Capital said Oct. 16 it raised $186 million for the fund....
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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