Harpoon is America’s venture firm. We invest in early-stage founders building the technologies critical to U.S. power. 60+ portfolio companies. $1B+ in government contracts. We were early to the thesis that national resilience and geopolitics would define the next era of venture, recognizing the importance of a firm purpose-built for America’s resurgence. 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 ▪️Semgrep - improving software security and reliability Led by our Founder 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. Our mission is to back bold leaders shaping the next era of American innovation. We’ve worked side-by-side with our founders to secure nearly $1B in U.S. government contracts—spanning non-dilutive grants to $100M+ programs of record. At Harpoon, we’re more than investors--we’re your tactical advantage.
| Website | https://www.harpoon.vc |
| Employees | 17 (8 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 2018 |
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| Industry | Augmented Reality, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Hardware, Unmanned Systems , Software, Cybersecurity, Autonomous Vehicles, Blockchain, Transportation, Persistent ISR, Drones, Connected Sensors, Consumer Electronics, Machine Learning, Consumer Goods, Autonomy, Electronics, Enterprise Software, Quantum Computing, Science and Engineering, Security, Privacy and Security |
| Keywords | Venture Capital, Technology Investments, Vc Firm, Early Stage Investing, Seed Funding, Startups, Emerging Technology, Technology Ventures, Venture Fund, Transformative Ventures, Series A Investing, Investing, Funding, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Growth Equity, Private Equity, Fintech, Investment Management |
| Competitors | StartEngine, AngelList, Indiegogo, Crowdcube, Caledonian Braves Football Club, SeedInvest, EquityNet, Fundable, YouCaring, PANGEA +30 more (view full list) |
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Larsen Jensen is the Founder and General Partner of Harpoon.
8 people are employed at Harpoon.
Harpoon is based in San Diego, California.