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First In Ventures
First In Ventures launched in 2020 with a focused mission: back cybersecurity, defense tech, and data startups, especially those founded by military veterans. This early-stage VC firm closed its Fund I in early 2022 at roughly $55 million total, after starting with an initial close of about $17 million in June 2021.
Iron Gate
IronGate Capital Advisors operates from Tampa, Florida, with a clear mission: deploy private capital into early-stage companies whose advanced technologies serve both U.S. defense/intelligence needs and civilian markets. This "dual-use" approach lets them back startups that can scale across multiple sectors while strengthening national security capabilities.