We invest up to $1M in early-stage founders leveraging unfair advantages to build category-leading dual-use AI companies.
We are seasoned entrepreneurs and operators with deep defense and commercial networks, empowering US and allied innovators to build today and scale for tomorrow.
We partner with startups that have achieved product-market fit, helping them scale aggressively, streamline operations, and unlock new growth opportunities.
We support founders innovating at the crossroads of commercial and defense applications, enabling growth while advancing national security objectives.
We invest across the Five Eyes (FVEY) alliance, leveraging shared values and strong partnerships to drive global innovation and security.
At Athenian Capital, we embrace bold risks, investing up to $1 million (USD) to back visionary founders shaping the future of humanity.
We fund transformative AI-native applications, hardware, and infrastructure, with a focus on dual-use technologies in sectors like cybersecurity, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Prioritizing Dual-Use Technologies
We prioritize dual-use technologies catering to both commercial and defense and government applications. These include advancements in cybersecurity, robotics, autonomous systems, and infrastructure resilience, enhancing national security, emergency response, and economic innovation. By addressing both government demand and commercial scalability, we're building a diverse and resilient portfolio, aligned with the strategic needs of the US and her allies.
AI-Native Software and Hardware
Our investments focus on AI-native applications and the hardware that powers them. This includes advanced processors, edge computing devices, and AI-optimized platforms designed for high-demand workloads. These technologies drive innovation in areas such as autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and defense systems, including real-time surveillance, drones, and robotics. By prioritizing dual-use capabilities, we ensure commercial viability while meeting critical defense objectives.
Focus on High-Impact Sectors
We invest in transformative AI solutions tailored to high-impact industries such as cybersecurity, logistics, aerospace, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. These investments capture the intersection of innovation and national defense, addressing both commercial opportunities and strategic challenges for allied nations. Dual-use AI applications, from autonomous vehicle fleets to intelligent threat detection systems, serve as key drivers of growth across these sectors.
Democratizing Opportunity
Democratizing Opportunity
At Athenian Capital, we focus on investing in dual-use technologies—innovations that hold the potential to serve both commercial, defense and national security applications. These technologies represent a unique intersection of cutting-edge advancements and real-world impact, driving progress across industries while addressing critical global challenges. We believe dual-use tech is not just about solving today's problems but also building a more resilient and secure future.
Our investment philosophy centers on identifying visionary entrepreneurs and companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation. By supporting technologies that balance private-sector growth with public-sector impact, we aim to foster solutions that are transformative, scalable, and vital to the evolving needs of both markets.
