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Thrilled to share some HUGE news! 🎉 Saronic just raised a $600M Series C, the most recent step in their meteoric rise to becoming the US Navy’s partner for surface autonomy.  The round was led by Elad Gil and values the company at $4 billion. We’re proud to have backed Saronic since their Series A (**which was announced only 14 months ago**). What a thrill to be along for the ride with such a generationally talented and driven group.   We're deeply interested and increasingly invested in the intersection of software, hardware, and scaled, US-supplied manufacturing (read our blog below!). Saronic has been a huge player not only in blazing a path for this new kind of defense prime, but in executing––and proving the model––at truly outrageous speed. Best of luck to Dino Mavrookas and team for the next chapter! #autonomousvehicles #shipbuilding #venturecapital #hardware #software #manufacturing #nationalsecurity #innovation 🔷 Press Release https://lnkd.in/gsnvmh-s 🔷 Ensemble DefenseTech Blog: https://lnkd.in/gsgXw5SH

🚀 💥 "Dozens of pre-seed deeptech investments per year." 🏭 🏗️ We're building an entirely new way of funding technologies that will define the future. Investment Associate: https://lnkd.in/g5EcGBYz Data Engineer: https://lnkd.in/gMBW_-Nf

🚀 Part 2 of our DefenseTech series is here! 🟥 ⬜ 🟦 https://bit.ly/4jVP8Af🟥 ⬜ 🟦 In Part 1 we laid the groundwork for the seismic shift in government spending for defense and frontier tech. The transformation of U.S. defense innovation is accelerating, and a new generation of primes -- with a whole new look -- is leading the charge. In Part 2 of "Optimus to Optimist," Ian Heinrich explores: ⏩ The Rise of the "Anduril Class" Prime: How are today's next-gen contractors different from traditional primes? ⏩ Talent as the Ultimate Weapon: The war for talent in defense is heating up. How are these companies attracting and retaining top engineers, software developers, and AI specialists? ⏩ Investing in the Future: Where is venture capital flowing in the defense sector, and what does it mean for the future of national security? At Ensemble, we're not just watching this transformation – we're actively supporting it. #DefenseInnovation #VentureCapital #NationalSecurity #AutonomousWarfare #AI #DefenseTechnology #FutureofWarfare #Innovation #NationalSecurity #Investing Saronic Technologies CHAOS Industries ICON

🚀 READ NOW: "Optimus to Optimist: The Next Generation of Primes – Part 1" We are in the midst of a seismic shift in U.S. defense innovation. What began with trailblazers like SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, and Anduril Industries has now expanded into a full-scale reinvention of American defense production, across hardware, software, and manufacturing. A new generation of primes is emerging—fueled by breakthroughs in autonomous systems, AI-driven warfare, and an influx of outlier talent. In this two-part series, Ian Heinrich dives into: 🔹 The Dawn of a New Defense Era – How early pioneers set the stage for today’s transformation. 🔹 The Forces Driving Defense Reinvention – Why technology, policy shifts, and global competition (China as a true peer rival) are accelerating this movement. 🔹 The Future of Warfare is Autonomous and Intelligent – As the DoD moves toward unmanned, attritable systems, the landscape is wide open for cutting-edge solutions. At Ensemble, we’re proud to back the all-stars defining this next era: Saronic Technologies, CHAOS Industries, and ICON—companies rethinking shipbuilding, next-gen radar, and defense manufacturing at scale. Part 1 is live now—stay tuned for Part 2. #DefenseInnovation #VentureCapital #NationalSecurity #AutonomousWarfare https://bit.ly/3CEuYtR

🚀🚀***HIRING ALERT***🚀🚀 Our portfolio company founders say Ensemble looks more like a software startup than a VC firm. COME AND JOIN US as our newest project exits “stealth mode” and takes on a life of its own. We’re proud to be setting off on a huge initiative: leveraging Ensemble’s data platform to support two of the world’s leading seed-stage investors on a high-volume seed strategy. This is a bold, modern approach to venture capital, built on the belief that VC needs a refresh—one that combines cutting-edge data insights with best-in-class seed investing. We’re on a mission to redefine venture capital for the next generation. And to make it happen, we need to grow our team. We’re hiring for two roles: 🔹 Data Science Engineer – Build the infrastructure behind our data-driven insights. 🔹 Investment Associate – Help us identify and back the next generation of transformative startups. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, check out our job postings—this is just the beginning. #venturecapital #startups #seedinvesting #hiring #datadrivenVC https://lnkd.in/gMBW_-Nf https://lnkd.in/g5EcGBYz

We are looking forward to this panel on Day 2 at #DSSATX: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺. This session will offer a deep dive into the creative processes and investment strategies that venture capitalists are employing in the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Explore the intersection of creativity and capital in the realm of #GenAI. Our panelists will uncover the unique approaches that make GenAI a hotbed for innovation and discuss what VCs seek when investing in these cutting-edge #startups. We will address key questions such as: 🔸 What creative problem-solving approaches are inherent in GenAI? 🔸 Why is GenAI uniquely suited to tackle these problems? 🔸 What investment criteria do VCs use for GenAI startups? 🔸 Best practices and lessons learned from investing in the GenAI sector. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: 👏 Christine G., Director of Advancing Photonics Technologies at Princeton University 👏 George Ploss, Head of VC Practice at Oracle 👏 Jesse Martinez, Founder, CEO, and Chair at LSA Global HQ 👏 Gopinath Sundaramurthy, Founder & Head of Data Science at Ensemble VC 👏 Oksana Malysheva, Managing Partner & CEO at Sputnik ATX VC Join us for a session that promises to be rich in insights and discussions, providing valuable perspectives on how venture capital is shaping the future of technology through #GenerativeAI. Register now - we only have a few spots left https://lnkd.in/d23cF3t #VentureCapital #GenAI #datascience #machinelearning #AI

🚨🚨🚨 Rebrand Alert! 🚨🚨🚨 2025 is here, and Ensemble is hitting the ground running. 🚀 Just two weeks into the new year, we can tell it’s going to be a busy one––we're getting incredible updates from our portfolio companies (so many we can't even share them all in one go), we're building stronger tech and stronger partnerships with world-class investors, AND..... we have a new website! 🎉 Introducing Our New Website: Built for the Future 🎉 Starting a venture firm is a whirlwind—there’s so much that goes into building the foundation, finding your identity, and defining how you want to project your outlook and strategy to the world. Over the past few years, we’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on who we are and what we stand for. The result of that reflection is our new website, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. This isn’t just a facelift—it’s a platform that showcases our mission, celebrates the incredible founders we support, and illustrates how we’re pushing the boundaries of what venture capital can achieve. 💡 👨💻 Check out our “About Us” section for insight into our values, investment thesis, and why we believe the future of venture is already here. 🏆 Dive into our “Portfolio” page to meet the visionary founders we’re so proud to back. Take a look and let us know what you think! 🌟 👉 https://bit.ly/3PCXe32 We’re grateful for the partners, investors, and founders who make this journey possible. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of unparalleled growth, collaboration, and impact. #BuiltDifferent #VentureCapital #EnsembleVC #Startups #Innovation Fri3nds Agency