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TFX Capital

TFX Capital, based in North Carolina, backs Seed and Series A startups in aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, healthtech, and fintech, with checks from $500k to $1 million and can lead rounds.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$500K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusDefense and space, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, Fintech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at TFX Capital

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Brandon SheltonManaging PartnerHe focuses on transformative technologies including AI, space, bio, and quantum.
Kevin EckertPartnerHe focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies founded by military and national security veterans.

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Writes $500K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

In their words

TFX Capital | Service DrivenOur purpose is to accelerate the success of accomplished former military and national security leaders in order to deliver investor returns, develop teams, and grow a valtfxcap.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed healthtech investors287Series A healthtech investors243Seed fintech investors225Series A fintech investors158Seed cybersecurity investors100Seed defense and space investors84

Questions

What stage does TFX Capital invest in?

TFX Capital reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does TFX Capital invest?

TFX Capital reports checks of $500K to $1M.

Does TFX Capital lead rounds?

Yes. TFX Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at TFX Capital?

Brandon Shelton (Managing Partner), Kevin Eckert (Partner).

Is TFX Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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