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Audere Capital

Micro-fund

USAI/MLDeep TechCybersecurityEnterpriseHealthtechOther

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Investment thesis

Audere Capital invests in critical technologies that drive Societal Resilience, including Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, Next Gen Communications, and Cyber Security. The firm focuses on advanced technologies that are increasingly critical in commercial and national priorities, believing that the next era of growth and security will be defined by 'technology inevitabilities'—strategic capabilities essential to future competitiveness, sovereignty, and prosperity. Audere operates at the intersection of policy, strategy, and capital, combining venture investment with strategic advisory and geopolitical intelligence. The fund's GPs have made investments in over 150 technology companies, including 13 unicorns, and leverage a deep network of government, national security, and industry leaders to provide portfolio companies with deal sourcing advantages, policy navigation, procurement access, and connections to institutional customers.

Notable quotes

Audere Capital is an early-stage venture company focused on investing in five areas of critical technology that are on the cusp of what we think will be a significant multi-decade long run of impact.

Peter Ackerson · Opto Investments – 'Navigating the Evolving VC Landscape' (optoinvest.com) · 2023

We invest in early-stage technology companies focused on the intersection of national security and priority, deep tech, and VC.

Maggie Sprenger · Opto Investments – 'Identifying Truly Motivated Founders' (optoinvest.com) · 2023

Audere Capital invests in advanced technology solutions that improve societal resilience.

Maggie Sprenger · LinkedIn post by Maggie Sprenger on Second Front Systems Series B · 2023-11-29

Team

Maggie Sprenger

Co-Founder & General Partner

AI/MLDeep TechCybersecurityEnterprise

Peter Ackerson

Co-Founder & General Partner

AI/MLFintechEnterpriseB2B SaaS

Dr. Brigham Hyde

Venture Partner

AI/MLHealthtechEnterprise

Jennifer Mitrenga

Venture Partner

FintechEnterpriseDeep Tech

Ian Eishen

Venture Partner

AI/MLCybersecurityDeep Tech

Steve McKnight

Venture Partner

Deep TechClimateEnterprise

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Atropos HealthStrategic / Series A extension2023-09-21
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Second Front SystemsSeed2022
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BioPhy (follow-on)Seed2025-03-20

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