Raj Shah
Overview
Shield Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focusing on investments in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space, and autonomy sectors. The firm primarily invests in seed and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $2 million to $8 million. Shield Capital's portfolio includes companies such as Hawkeye 360, Diveplane, Albedo, Elroy Air, Vannevar Labs, and Overwatch Imaging. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes bridging the gap between commercial and defense markets, leveraging its expertise in both sectors to identify and support innovative startups. Shield Capital's Managing Partner, Raj Shah, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Managing Partner of the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), where he led efforts to strengthen the U.S. Armed Forces through partnerships with Silicon Valley. Under Shah's leadership, Shield Capital continues to focus on sectors critical to national security and technological advancement, aiming to foster innovation and growth in areas that intersect with defense and commercial applications.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Strong management teams
- Scalable business models
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about Raj Shah
What sectors does Raj Shah invest in?
Raj Shah invests in Artificial Intelligence, Space, Cyber Security and Autonomy, and is based in (gandhinagar) Sector 16, India. Raj Shah is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Raj Shah invest at?
Raj Shah backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 2M - 8M.
Which regions does Raj Shah invest in?
Raj Shah invests across United States.
What companies has Raj Shah invested in?
Raj Shah's portfolio includes HawkEye 360, Albedo, Elroy Air, Overwatch Imaging, Vannevar Labs and Diveplane.
How do I contact Raj Shah?
Raj Shah's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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