John Serafini

John Serafini

Partner atShield CapitalCalifornia

John Serafini is a Partner at Shield Capital, focusing on venture incubation in national security. He has founded multiple companies and held leadership roles in the defense and technology sectors.

What John can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedMostly follows a lead
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Career

  1. U.S. Army · Infantry Officer
  2. Allied Minds · SVP
  3. HawkEye 360 · CEO
  4. Shield Capital · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

HawkEye 360BridgeSatFederated WirelessPercipient NetworksOptio LabsWhitewood Encryption Systems

Focus

vc incubationnational securityspace sensingcybersecurityquantum cryptographyLow Earth Orbit Space Sensing

Education

U.S. Military Academy at West PointHarvard Business SchoolHarvard Kennedy School of Government

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Who is John Serafini?

John Serafini is a Partner at Shield Capital, focusing on venture incubation in national security. He has founded multiple companies and held leadership roles in the defense and technology sectors.

How much does John Serafini invest?

Shield Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

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What did John Serafini do before Shield Capital?

Infantry Officer at U.S. Army; SVP at Allied Minds; CEO at HawkEye 360.

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