Marlinspike key facts
- Marlinspike is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia with 22 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Armada (Commercial Products).
- PrivateMarketView records 6 deal participations by Marlinspike.
- Marlinspike’s most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, one of 2 in the last 12 months and 4 over two years.
- Marlinspike has 1 fund on record.
- The team roster lists 14 people.
About Marlinspike
Founded in 2020, Marlinspike Partners is a venture capital firm based in Arlington, Virginia. The firm seeks to invest in early and later-stage companies. The firm seeks to make investments in artificial intelligence, aerospace, autonomy, and cybersecurity sectors.
Investment activity
Marlinspike joined 4 recorded rounds in the last two years (2 in the last 12 months), up from 1 in the two years before. By year: 2 in 2026, 2 in 2025 and 1 in 2023. Across all 6 recorded rounds, 4 were early-stage, 1 were later-stage and 1 were seed. Marlinspike most often invests alongside Shield Capital (4 shared rounds), 8090 Industries (3 shared rounds) and Felicis (3 shared rounds). Most recently: Armada (Commercial Products) (Series B, May 2026) and Chariot Defense (Series A, Feb 2026).
Marlinspike portfolio at a glance
22 portfolio companies are on record for Marlinspike, including Anduril Industries, Shield AI and Armada (Commercial Products).
17 of the 22 carry a recorded valuation and 3 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
Marlinspike funds
1 fund is on record for Marlinspike. The most recent is Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II (2024 vintage).
Marlinspike team
14 people are on record at Marlinspike: 5 advisors, 3 associates, 2 partners, 2 managing partners and 2 others. Senior names include Mislav Tolusic (Chief Investment Officer), Neil P. Keegan (Co-Founder) and Chip Walter (Managing Director). 9 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
22 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | Aerospace and Defense | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Shield AI | Aerospace and Defense | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Armada (Commercial Products) | Other Commercial Products | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 19 more companies · all 22, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
Marlinspike recent deals
6 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
1 recorded- Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II2024$127
$127 raised across the 1 fund that report a size
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Frequently asked about Marlinspike
- What companies does Marlinspike invest in?
- Marlinspike has 22 recorded portfolio companies, including Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Armada (Commercial Products).
- What is Marlinspike's AUM?
- Marlinspike manages approximately $75.0M in assets.
- Is Marlinspike actively investing?
- Marlinspike's most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, with 2 investments in the last 12 months.