Investor profile

TFX Capital

Micro-fund

USCybersecurityDeep TechHealthtechFintechB2B SaaSEnterprise

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Investment thesis

TFX Capital is a B2B early-stage technology venture capital firm investing exclusively in service-driven, high-performing, and commercially tested Military and National Security Veterans who have a passion for solving real-world issues through technology. Founded in 2015, TFX focuses on Pre-Series A and Series A technology startups tackling national security and healthcare challenges, with sector preferences in Cybersecurity, Defense Tech, Healthcare, and Fintech. The firm targets US-based B2B companies with functioning products and early customers, preferring founders with proven domain expertise and at least two full-time veteran co-founders. TFX writes checks of up to $750k into rounds of $3M–$10M+, with a geographic preference for the East Coast and Southeast. Its network-driven approach—backed by 50+ advisors and 2,500+ supporters—accelerates founder success through playbooks, connectivity, and relentless support under the mantra: "Do Hard Things."

Notable quotes

What truly differentiates TFX Capital is the relentless support and durable outcomes we provide to service-driven veteran founders. We know them as entrepreneurs with an innate sense of service that has called them to the innovation ecosystem to solve tough challenges or improve upon existing solutions, in the form of the products and companies they create.

Brandon Shelton · TFX Capital Investment Team page (tfxcap.com/about/investment-team/)

Infrastructure at scale is the key to unlocking the next phase of the space economy, from manufacturing to defense to power and compute, and we believe ThinkOrbital has both the technology and the team to make that future real.

Brandon Shelton · ThinkOrbital Seed Round Press Release / SpaceNews (January 2026) · 2026-01-12

TFX invests in Founders that have a proven track record of being successful in challenging and austere environments as demonstrated throughout their military and commercial careers. The TFX team is passionate about providing our founders with the tools and knowledge to leverage the 'Mission First, People Always' mindset and ensure their entrepreneurial pursuits are as impactful as when they served.

Rob Bair · TFX Capital Investment Team page (tfxcap.com/about/investment-team/)

Team

Brandon Shelton

Founder & Managing Partner

CybersecurityDeep TechHealthtechFintechB2B SaaS

Rob Bair

Venture Partner (Cyber Expert)

CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise

Matt Abrams

Venture Partner (Healthcare Expert)

HealthtechAI/MLEnterprise

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
ThinkOrbitalSeed2026-01-12
SkyFiSeries A$13m2026-01-14
Tidal CyberSeries A$10m2025-09-03
Apeiron LabsSeries A$10m2025-08-19
Portal Space SystemsSeed$18m2025-04-03
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Rebel Space TechnologiesSeed
Marani HealthSeed
RhumbixSeed
GoodUnitedSeed

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