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Brandon Shelton

Managing Partner atTFX CapitalNorth Carolina
LinkedIn TFX Capital websiteFirm profile

Dr. David Bray is a Venture Partner at TFX Capital and Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures. He focuses on transformative technologies including AI, space, bio, and quantum.

What Brandon can write

Writes checks of$500K to $1M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

TFX Capital writes $500K to $1M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: TFX Capital.

Career

  1. LeadDoAdapt Ventures · Principal
  2. TFX Capital · Venture Partner
    Now
  3. U.S. Army · Infantry and Intelligence officer
  4. TFX Capital · Founder & Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

TFX Capital

Focus

spacebioaiquantumdisruptive techB2B technology

Education

University of Richmond, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Also at TFX Capital

Kevin EckertPartner

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One email when Brandon's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Brandon Shelton?

Dr. David Bray is a Venture Partner at TFX Capital and Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures. He focuses on transformative technologies including AI, space, bio, and quantum.

How much does Brandon Shelton invest?

Brandon Shelton invests through TFX Capital, which writes checks of $500K to $1M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Brandon Shelton?

A warm intro from a founder TFX Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Brandon Shelton do before TFX Capital?

Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures; Infantry and Intelligence officer at U.S. Army.

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