Shield Capital

Shield Capital Shield Capital launched in March 2022 with Fund I closing oversubscribed at $186M. 55% above its $120M target. Co-founders are Raj Shah (former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit under Obama and Trump) and Philip Bilden (ex-HarbourVest, Trump-era Navy Secretary nominee). The focus is AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, and space for national security. The advisory board includes Ashton Carter (former Secretary of Defense), H.R. McMaster (former National Security Advisor), James Sta