Shield Capital

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Portfolio · 3

Pillar Security

Unified AI Security Platform

Led ★ 1 round $9.0M committed Latest: 2025-04

Knostic

Risk Management and Governance for Enterprise LLM

1 round $3.3M committed Latest: 2024-04

Vorlon Technologies

AI-driven Platform Manages API Attack Surface

1 round $15.7M committed Latest: 2024-04

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Q&A

What is Shield Capital's investment focus?

Shield Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies developing technologies in artificial intelligence, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space.

What are some of Shield Capital's recent portfolio companies?

Shield Capital's recent portfolio includes Knostic, which raised $14.3M in a Seed round, and Pillar Security, which secured $9M in Seed funding. Both companies were founded in 2023.

Which sectors does Shield Capital primarily invest in?

Shield Capital shows a strong concentration in the Cyber Security sector, with all three of its listed portfolio companies operating in this area.

What is Shield Capital's typical investment stage?

Shield Capital primarily invests in Seed and Series A rounds. According to startupim data, two of its investments have been in Seed rounds and one in a Series A round.

What is the typical investment range for Shield Capital?

Shield Capital's investment range is between $3.3M and $15.7M.

Has Shield Capital made any investments in 2024?

Yes, Shield Capital made two investments in April 2024, according to startupim data.

Can you name a Series A investment made by Shield Capital?

Shield Capital participated in the Series A round for Vorlon Technologies, which raised $15.7M. Vorlon Technologies was founded in 2022.

What is Knostic's business model and funding stage?

Knostic operates with a B2B business model, focusing on Risk Management and Governance for Enterprise LLM, and received Seed funding of $14.3M from Shield Capital.