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Defense & Aerospace angel investors

19 US angel investors and angel groups backing defense & aerospace startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 12 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 14 solo GPs, 2 syndicate leads and 3 angel groups. Most are based in Texas (5), Florida (4) and New York (3). The median stated or estimated check is $200K–$600K.

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Who are the most active Defense & Aerospace angel investors?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Arthur Reynolds Karell, Alexander Creasey, Lenore Reynolds Karafa, Alamo Angels and Grigorii Trubkin.

How many Defense & Aerospace angel investors are there?

19 on file, 12 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do Defense & Aerospace angel investors invest?

The median check is $200K–$600K, across 15 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are Defense & Aerospace angel investors based?

Most are in Texas (5), Florida (4) and New York (3).

  • Arthur Reynolds KarellSolo GP · Hobe Sound, FL

    Named as the only individual (ISSUER'S MANAGING MEMBER.) on the Form D for First in SCATR 2024 LLC, a $6.6M venture fund (Sep 2026) (9 vehicles on file: 8 funds, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $525K–$1.55M

    B2B SoftwareDefense & Aerospace

  • Alexander CreaseySolo GP · Palm Beach, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Snowpoint Growth 2.6, LLC, a $15M venture fund (Jan 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Deep TechDefense & Aerospace

  • Lenore Reynolds KarafaSolo GP · Hobe Sound, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of Issuer's General Partner.) on the Form D for First In Ventures Fund II LP, a $21.8M venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $225K–$650K

    Biotech & PharmaDefense & AerospaceAI & MLCybersecurity

  • Alamo AngelsAngel group · San Antonio, TX

    Alamo Angels: 10 Form D vehicles (latest Alamo Angels Fund III LLC - Series 14, filed 2026-09-08); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$500K

    AI & MLFintechConsumerDefense & Aerospace

  • Grigorii TrubkinSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for 1802V - VOY, a series of 1802V Master LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (18 vehicles on file: 14 funds, 4 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    B2B SoftwareFintechDefense & AerospaceEducation

  • Jackson MosesSolo GP · Dallas, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the GP of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for Silent Ventures Fund II, LP, a $85M venture fund (Jul 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Seed, Series A · checks $850K–$2.55M

    Deep TechDefense & AerospaceAI & ML

  • Kirsten Bartok TouwSolo GP · Washington, DC

    Named as one of two individuals (MANAGER OF THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE ISSUER) on the Form D for NEW Vista Capital FUND I, LP, a $20.5M venture fund (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    SpaceDefense & AerospaceAI & MLIndustrial & Manufacturing

  • Philipp FrankSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the Issuer) on the Form D for EQP AI DRIVE a Series of EQP Master I LLC, a $1.4M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (5 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1.4M–$3M

    AI & MLDefense & AerospaceHardware & RoboticsDeveloper Tools

  • Jackson EisenpresserSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for ABG Tech Opportunities Fund I, LP, a venture fund (Sep 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Gregory EatonSolo GP · Woodside, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the Manager) on the Form D for Cheyenne Signos Partners, LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Nov 2025) (7 vehicles on file: 6 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Jason ZinsSyndicate lead · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Nomi Defense Fund I, a Series of Nomi Capital Master LLC, a $50M venture SPV (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $18.8M

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Nathaniel Farber LoewentheilSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Commonweal NYS Fund II, LP, a $3M venture fund (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    GovTech & Public SectorClimate & EnergyDefense & AerospaceCybersecurity

  • Jon DishotskySolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Daft Capital Fund I, LP, a $30M venture fund (Apr 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $300K–$900K

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Grant GilliamSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ten31 Tactical Fund, LP, a $10M venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Christopher ShonkSolo GP · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Christopher Shonk is the sole Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for ATX Global Co-Invest Pensa, LP, a $20M venture SPV (Mar 2023) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

    Defense & Aerospace

  • David Michael ScalzoSolo GP · Winter Park, FL

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Kirenaga Partners LLC, a $14.4M venture fund (Jul 2025) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $150K–$450K

    Defense & AerospaceSpaceB2B Software

  • Alex KatzSolo GP · Princeton, NJ

    Named as one of two individuals (Member of the Management Company of the Issuer) on the Form D for ff Blue and Yellow Heritage Fund, L.P., a venture fund (Sep 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    E-commerce & RetailDefense & AerospaceHealthcare

  • 757 AngelsAngel group · Norfolk, VA

    757 Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Defense & AerospaceSpace

  • SoundBoard Venture FundsAngel group

    SoundBoard Venture Funds: listed as an ACA fund member; its site describes the group.

    Seed, Series A

    Defense & AerospaceGovTech & Public Sector

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