Defense Angels

Defense Angels is an Austin-based angel syndicate that invests in the future of national security, focusing on defense, dual-use and government-related startups while collaborating with industry leaders and top‑tier VCs. They back companies across AI/autonomy, aerospace, advanced energy & materials, communications, computing and human systems — portfolio highlights include Umbra, Mach Industries, Skyways and Learn to Win

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Austin, TX

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Mach Industries

Umbra

Skyways

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What's common Advice that Founders receive that is flat out wrong?

Larsen Jensen

GP, Harpoon Ventures

What's common Advice that Founders receive that is flat out wrong?

Larsen Jensen

GP, Harpoon Ventures

What's common Advice that Founders receive that is flat out wrong?

Larsen Jensen

GP, Harpoon Ventures

Defense Angels

Invests In

Pre-Seed

Seed

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Austin, TX

Notable Investments

Mach Industries

Umbra

Skyways