# Embedded Ventures

> Embedded Ventures is a Los Angeles venture firm that backs deep-tech startups building physical, hard-to-fake technology - rockets, defense systems, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure. Founded in 2020 by former engineering recruiter Jenna Bryant and Relativity Space co-founder Jordan Noone, the firm positions itself as operator-investors who can technically evaluate hardware founders, and became the first venture capital firm to sign a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Space Force. Its $100 million debut fund backs early-stage companies including Anduril, Skyryse, Apex Space, Chromatic, and Inversion.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jenna Bryant (Co-Founder, CEO & General Partner), Jordan Noone (Co-Founder & General Partner)
- **Team size:** ~16 employees
- **Products:** Fund I, Operator-investor diligence & incubation, U.S. Space Force CRADA
- **Notable:** First venture capital firm to sign a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Space Force (2021)., Closed a $100 million debut fund focused on deep tech., Early investor in Anduril, Skyryse, Apex Space, Inversion, Chromatic, Akash, Slingshot, and other deep-tech companies.

## Products & services

- **Fund I** — $100 million debut fund investing at pre-seed and seed stage in deep-tech startups across digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure.
- **Operator-investor diligence & incubation** — Hands-on technical due diligence and company-building support from a team of former founders and operators, positioning the firm as the 'skunkworks of deep tech venture capital' that invests and incubates in one place.
- **U.S. Space Force CRADA** — A first-of-its-kind Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Space Force (SpaceWERX), aligning private venture investment with national-security space priorities.

## Achievements

- First venture capital firm to sign a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Space Force (2021).
- Closed a $100 million debut fund focused on deep tech.
- Early investor in Anduril, Skyryse, Apex Space, Inversion, Chromatic, Akash, Slingshot, and other deep-tech companies.
- Portfolio company Skyryse reached unicorn status in 2026, roughly four years after Embedded Ventures' first investment.
- Co-founder Jordan Noone recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 (twice) for his aerospace work.

## Latest updates

- **2026** — Portfolio company Skyryse reached unicorn valuation, about four years after Embedded Ventures' initial investment.
- **2024** — Firm closed its inaugural $100 million fund.
- **2023-01** — Publicly launched its inaugural fund focused on national-security and space technology.

## Links

- Website: https://embedded.ventures
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embedded-ventures
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EmbeddedVC
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embeddedventures/

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Last updated: 2026-08-15