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Marlinspike Partners

Marlinspike Partners

Arlington, Virginiamarlinspike.us

Overview

Marlinspike Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in companies with pioneering technologies addressing national security needs and possessing massive commercial markets, with a focus on aerospace, AI, machine learning, autonomy, robotics, and cybersecurity.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

21

Investments

Marlinspike Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Anduril IndustriesDec 2022Series ECo-investor
ArmadaMay 2026Series BCo-investor
Elroy AirJun 2026PIPECo-investor
BrightAIJul 2025Series ACo-investor
Chariot DefenseFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
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Key People

Neil Keegan

Founder & CEO

Tim Buzby

Partner, Chief Financial Officer

Jacob Weber

Venture Capital Associate

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Marlinspike Partners based?

Marlinspike Partners is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

When was Marlinspike Partners founded?

Marlinspike Partners was founded in 2020.

How many portfolio companies does Marlinspike Partners have?

Marlinspike Partners has 21 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Marlinspike Partners's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Anduril Industries, Armada, Elroy Air, BrightAI, Chariot Defense.

What was Marlinspike Partners's most recent investment shown here?

Marlinspike Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Elroy Air in 2026.

What sectors does Marlinspike Partners focus on?

Marlinspike Partners focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Marlinspike Partners focus on?

Marlinspike Partners typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Marlinspike Partners's AUM?

Marlinspike Partners's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded2020

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