Athenian Capital

We invest up to $1M in early-stage founders leveraging unfair advantages to build category-leading dual-use technology startups around the world. We are seasoned entrepreneurs and operators with deep commercial and defense networks, empowering U.S. and allied innovators to build today and scale for tomorrow. We partner with early-stage companies that have achieved product-market fit to scale, streamline operations, and drive growth. We invest at the intersection of commercial and defense applications, fostering growth while strengthening national security. We back bold ideas and embrace AI to de-risk our portfolio allowing us to invest up to $1 million in intrepid founders pushing humanity forward.