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Marlinspike

Venture capital · Arlington, Virginia

AUM
$75.0M
Portfolio companies
22
Recorded deals
6
2 in last 12M
Last investment
May 2026

Key facts

  • Marlinspike is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia with 22 tracked portfolio companies.
  • Notable positions include Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Armada (Commercial Products), Gecko Robotics, JetZero.
  • Private Market View records 6 deal participations by Marlinspike.
  • Marlinspike’s most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, one of 2 in the last 12 months and 4 over two years.
  • Marlinspike has 1 fund on record, raising $127 across the 1 that report a size.
  • The team roster lists 14 people.

About Marlinspike

Founded in 2020, Marlinspike Partners is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia. The firm seeks to invest in early and later-stage companies. The firm seeks to make investments in artificial intelligence, aerospace, autonomy, and cybersecurity sectors.

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Portfolio, priced

22 companies · by our current valuations
CompanyValuationRole
Anduril Industries$110.9B
Shield AI$13.6B
Armada (Commercial Products)$2.3B
Gecko Robotics$1.2B
JetZero$705.0M
Cambium$410.4M
BrightAI$265.0M
Privateer$169.0M
Hypori$154.0M
Chariot Defense$152.5M
Chariot Defense$152.5M
Layup Parts$136.0M
Radian Aerospace$126.5M
Kindo (Business/Productivity Software)$54.0M
Magenta (Automation/Workflow Software)$31.0M
+ 7 more companies · a free account shows the top of the book

Recent deals

6 recorded
May 2026Armada (Commercial Products)Early Stage VC (Series B)$230.0M
Feb 2026Chariot DefenseEarly Stage VC (Series A)$34.0M
Jul 2025Armada (Commercial Products)Early Stage VC (Series B2)$131.0M
Jan 2025Chariot DefenseSeed Round$8.0M
Dec 2023Armada (Commercial Products)Early Stage VC (Series A)$40.0M
Aug 2021Shield AISeries D$210.0M

Funds

1 recorded
  • Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II2024$127

$127 raised across the 1 fund that report a size

Team
14 people on record — 9 with verified contacts

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Frequently asked

What companies does Marlinspike invest in?
Marlinspike has 22 recorded portfolio companies, including Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Armada (Commercial Products), Gecko Robotics.
What is Marlinspike's AUM?
Marlinspike manages approximately $75.0M in assets.
Is Marlinspike actively investing?
Marlinspike's most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, with 2 investments in the last 12 months.