Marlinspike unveils MDTF II Advisory Board

On November 22, Marlinspike, a Washington, DC-based venture capital firm, announced the formation of the Marlinspike Disruptive Technology Fund II (MDTF II) Advisory Board. Comprised of leaders from the defense, intelligence, and strategic policy communities, the board will provide strategic guidance and expert insights to advance Marlinspike’s mission of investing in the best of the bold.

Marlinspike is a specialist VC firm led by veterans and industry experts whose mission is to rearm and rebuild the industrial base and military capabilities to foster unprecedented innovation. Focusing on dual-use companies, the firm leverages its institutional knowledge of the military and Washington, DC’s procurement ecosystem to identify and advance promising defense technologies with commercial market potential. MDTF II is a growth fund that also takes strategic foothold positions in early-stage companies to drive exceptional returns. Its holdings will focus on aerospace, artificial intelligence, autonomy, and cybersecurity—technologies poised to become the foundation of future defense and commercial capabilities.

“Breaking through in Washington, DC is a challenge, but it’s one Marlinspike has mastered,” said Neil Keegan, CEO of Marlinspike. “Our industry-recognized approach, adding value to our portfolio companies, has driven exceptional outcomes for LPs. With the addition of our new advisors for Fund II, we enhanced our specialist edge for the benefit of our investors and portfolio companies.”

The board brings together institutional experts in defense technology, intelligence, and strategic policy research. It includes:

• Lieutenant General (Ret.) Scott A. Howell, 15th Commander, Joint Special Operations Command
• Andrew Makridis, former Chief Operating Officer, Central Intelligence Agency
• Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute

Source: Marlinspike

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