Harpoon Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with a deep commitment to supporting the next generation of groundbreaking technology. With $300 million in assets under management, we invest in a wide range of transformative ventures, including those in AI, deep tech, cyber security, and enterprise infrastructure. Since 2018, we have made early investments in breakout companies including: ▪️Astranis - geostationary communications satellites ▪️Solugen - sustainable chemical manufacturing ▪️Genesis Therapeutics - AI for drug discovery ▪️Robust Intelligence - end-to-end AI security ▪️Semgrep - improving software security and reliability ▪️Material Security - risk mitigation and security for cloud office apps As an active partner to our founders, we go beyond simply providing capital. We immerse ourselves in the trenches alongside our portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance, operational expertise, and unwavering support. Led by our founding partner, Larsen Jensen, a two-time Olympic Medalist and American record holder turned U.S. Navy SEAL turned venture capitalist, our team's diverse backgrounds and expertise bring a unique perspective to every investment. We are excited to partner with visionary founders who share our passion for transforming the world through leading technology.
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Huge day for Astranis Space Technologies! Harpoon is on the ground in Florida, and we're rooting for a successful launch TONIGHT - you can watch the livestream on SpaceX 🚀 More to come!
This satellite launches into space today. (Alongside three more Astranis Space Technologies satellites just like it!) We're here in Florida, ready to launch — be sure to check out the SpaceX livestream around 7:30 Pacific / 10:30 Eastern tonight to follow along. GAME TIME.
We're thrilled to see our friends at Graphiant earn a spot on CRN's year end list of the 10 Hottest Networking Products! This recognition reflects the team's relentless drive to redefine networking with solutions that help businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Graphiant's work empowers organizations to achieve unparalleled agility, performance, and scalability in an increasingly cloud-driven world. Khalid Raza is the founder and CEO of Graphiant and is an undeniable visionary, consistently positioned at the forefront of revolutionizing networking technologies. Here, he's pictured speaking at one of Harpoon's AGM's. We've been honored to support his innovative approach to NaaS solutions and applaud this latest achievement!
Merlin continues to impress with their latest achievement - they've just signed a 19 month contract with the United States Air Force that advances their work towards automating the controls on the KC-135 Stratotanker using the Merlin Pilot ✈️ This partnership will empower engineers to design an automated flight re-planning system, revolutionizing mission capabilities across aerial refueling, humanitarian air drops, precision munitions deployment, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. You can read more in FLYING Magazine linked below in the comments. Good work team!
🚀 Los Angeles is solidifying its position as a hub for innovation. The LA Hard Tech 50 list is live and among the featured companies are two from our portfolio - General Galactic and Firestorm. This year’s list highlights the top ecosystem builders shaping our broader Southern California community. These companies are redefining their industries with startup agility and entrepreneurial spirit—setting the standard for what’s possible and showing us that Southern California remains a tech hotspot capable of attracting the most ambitious founders and innovators. The energy is palpable - there's an unstoppable momentum building and we're fortunate to be in the epicenter. Full list at the link in the comments! #HardTech50 #HarpoonVentures #GeneralGalactic #Firestorm #LosAngeles #SoCal #Tech #Innovation #Defense #Energy
Exciting news from Harpoon's portfolio - Lumos has acquired the innovative automation technology from Fastgen, a cutting-edge low-code development platform. This strategic step propels them toward delivering a fully automated identity platform, enabling IT and security teams to achieve unprecedented efficiency and speed. 👉 Read more in the press release below!
The future of defense tech is at a crossroads. As venture capital fuels AI-driven autonomy, is the military ready for unmanned solutions? For VCs investing in autonomous systems, this raises a key question: are we funding innovation that's truly battlefield-ready, or is the tech ecosystem outpacing real-world feasibility? Harpoon's Larsen Jensen offers a critical perspective and experienced insight in The Wall Street Journal. Read more at the link in the comments.
More good news from Harpoon portfolio company n8n - they've just been ranked number 25 on Sifted's list of the 250 fastest-growing European startups 📈. Congratulations to Jan Oberhauser and the entire team at n8n for this much deserved recognition! You can see the full list at the link in the comments. #Sifted250 #Startup #Growth #DevTools #SaaS #n8n #HarpoonVentures
🔥 Nuclear innovation is heating up—and Aalo Atomics is at the forefront. The U.S. Department of Energy-Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) has officially given the green light for Aalo to pursue authorization for Aalo-X, their groundbreaking experimental reactor at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Here's why this matters: Aalo-X isn’t just another research project—it’s a strategic step toward de-risking and accelerating the path to commercialization for Aalo-1, their flagship sodium-cooled, factory-manufactured reactor. By providing critical data on reactor performance, passive safety systems, fuel behavior, and sodium coolant dynamics, Aalo-X is setting the stage for scalable, cost-effective nuclear energy solutions. This will redefine how clean, scalable, and cost-effective nuclear power is deployed globally. This initiative underscores Aalo Atomics' commitment to delivering transformative energy technology and positions them as a key player in the next generation of clean, reliable power systems. Read more at the link in the comments 👇
⭐ Pretty cool milestone for Harpoon portfolio company n8n - they're now in the top 0.01% of GitHub projects, with 50,000 stars and counting. Great work Jan Oberhauser and team!
🌟 We just reached 50k stars on GitHub 🌟 This puts us in the top 0.01% of GitHub projects—an incredible milestone for the n8n community! Our founder, Jan Oberhauser, shares his gratitude and a bit of n8n’s story in this video. Haven’t starred us yet? You still can! https://lnkd.in/dfeX5AM
"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war." – Norman Schwarzkopf As we approach the year's end, this quote rings true for founders and investors alike. The effort we put in now—refining strategies, closing deals, and strengthening teams—will set us up for a commanding start to 2025. To our portfolio companies and partners: keep pushing, stay focused, and finish strong. The groundwork we lay today builds the empires of tomorrow. Stay ready and you won't have to get ready💪🚀. #VentureCapital #Leadership #FinishStrong #StayReady #HarpoonVentures