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Embedded Ventures
Jordan Noone and Jenna Bryant's Embedded Ventures backs dual-use space and defense startups, with portfolio companies including Anduril and Apex Space.
Embedded Ventures
Embedded Ventures is an SEC-registered investment adviser with its headquarters in Malibu, CA. It provides investment advice to clients. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Malibu
Corporate office
Malibu, CA, United States
Principals
Jordan Noone
General Partner
Jenna Bryant
General Partner
Bill Cramsie
Partner
Mandy Vaughn
Operating Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is Embedded Ventures' investment focus?
Embedded Ventures targets early-stage companies in space operations, digital engineering, and advanced manufacturing. The firm's thesis centers on dual-use technologies — startups that can serve both commercial customers and the Department of Defense.
Who runs investment decisions at Embedded Ventures?
General Partners Jordan Noone and Jenna Bryant lead investment decisions. Noone co-founded Relativity Space and served as its CTO, while Bryant built deep-tech recruiting pipelines for companies like Snap. Partner Bill Cramsie joined in 2023 to manage institutional relationships.
Does Embedded Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available materials describe the firm as making direct early-stage investments. No public information confirms fund-of-fund commitments or SPV structures.
Which portfolio companies has Embedded Ventures disclosed?
The firm's website lists Anduril, Apex Space, Slingshot, Skyryse, Inversion, Observable Space, Chromatic, Akash, Zoo, Persona AI, and USPC as portfolio companies.
How does Embedded Ventures source deals given its dual-use focus?
The firm leverages Jordan Noone's aerospace engineering network from Relativity Space and USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab, combined with Operating Partner Mandy Vaughn's national security relationships from Virgin Orbit and the U.S. Air Force.
What is Mandy Vaughn's role as Operating Partner?
Mandy Vaughn advises portfolio companies on entering the national security market. She is the founder and CEO of GXO, Inc., a consultancy that helps mature companies navigate Department of Defense procurement, and previously served as President of VOX Space at Virgin Orbit.
Does Embedded Ventures have a disclosed fund size or AUM?
No. Embedded Ventures has not publicly disclosed assets under management or fund sizes.
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