As a founder, you know how challenging it can be to find the right VC funds to work with, the ones that truly work for you. A great fund doesn’t just provide early capital; it also breaks down doors, opening new opportunities and offering genuine partnerships.
That’s why Redbud VC created The VC List, a comprehensive directory of over 18k+ individual VC investors and their firms. We’ve included key details such as contact information, investment stage, and check size to help founders connect with the right partners.
Each week, we’re highlighting some standout firms from The VC List that invest in different industries, sectors, or verticals. Today, we're highlighting firms focused on Space, National Security, and Deep Tech.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital powerhouse that needs little introduction. While the firm has backed global tech giants like Apple, Google, and LinkedIn, it has also made significant strides in space, national security, and deep tech investments. Sequoia’s deep tech portfolio includes cutting-edge companies in areas like AI, robotics, and advanced computing. Their partners, like Shaun Maguire, have robust and highly technical backgrounds. They’ve backed space startups like SpaceX and continue to show interest in the emerging space economy. Sequoia typically invests in companies at all stages, from seed to growth, writing checks from $1 million to $100 million and beyond. Their expertise and hands-on approach provide startups with the resources and strategic guidance needed to scale disruptive technologies.
Aloft VC specializes in investments at the intersection of aerospace, national security, and deep tech. Aloft focuses on early-stage startups that are developing technologies with dual-use applications—innovations that can benefit both commercial markets and government sectors. Founded by Crystal McKellar, the firm has a strong network of industry veterans and connections to government agencies, Aloft helps founders navigate the complexities of regulatory approval and defense contracting. They typically invest between $500k and $3 million in early-stage startups, with a particular emphasis on companies tackling challenges in space exploration, drone technology, and defense infrastructure. Aloft VC’s team brings deep operational experience, making them not just investors but true partners in scaling breakthrough technologies.
DCVC (Data Collective Venture Capital) is one of the most prominent deep tech VCs, focusing on companies that leverage data science, AI, and advanced engineering to solve complex problems. From autonomous systems to quantum computing, DCVC backs ambitious startups pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sectors like space, biotech, and defense. Managing Partner Zachary Bogue has built DCVC’s portfolio, which includes companies such as Rocket Lab and Capella Space, both pioneers in the space sector. They invest at all stages but are particularly active in early-stage and growth-stage companies, writing checks between $2 million and $20 million. DCVC is known for its technical rigor, actively engaging with founders to help them tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.
Founded by Bill Gates with Rodi Guidero at the helm as Executive Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a mission-driven VC firm focused on deep tech innovations that combat climate change, but their reach extends into areas like space and national security, where sustainability and energy solutions are crucial. Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs companies working on groundbreaking technologies in sectors such as energy storage, advanced materials, and nuclear fusion—many of which have applications in aerospace and defense. The firm invests in early-stage and growth-stage companies, writing checks between $1 million and $20 million. They take a long-term approach, willing to fund projects that require extended development timelines but have the potential to transform industries and reduce global carbon emissions.
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