Harpoon Ventures invests in audacious founders developing mission-critical capabilities in AI, deep tech, software infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Supporting founders in AI and deep tech startups; Advancing U.S. government contracts; Providing operational expertise to portfolio companies; Securing non-dilutive grants; Advising on federal sales and government go-to-market
Harpoon Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that are developing mission-critical capabilities in the AI sector. They do not offer direct products or services themselves but back startups that provide innovative solutions in AI, deep tech, software infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Some of the companies in their portfolio include Oso, which offers Authorization-as-a-Service, and Lumos, which simplifies SaaS application management.
Serves U.S. government with over $1B in contracts; Backed by a16z and Lightspeed; Founded by former Navy SEAL and Olympic medalist; Portfolio includes Astranis, Solugen, Kodiak, and Robust Intelligence; Recognized for government contract support and national security focus