In the early morning hours of February 24th 2022 there was a cyber attack on ViaSat, a US-based multinational satellite provider. One hour later, the Russians invaded Ukraine. The attack,…
The Pandemic Looms In March 2020, the COVID lockdown had just begun and I was entering the most uncertain environment of my adult life along with the rest of the…
Bob Louthan talks with TFX Founder Brandon Shelton about removing barriers to capital for veterans. Pressure tested, grit oriented founders seek to face risks, challenges and lead teams resulting in…
Callye Keen (Kform) talks with TFX Founder Brandon Shelton about the latest needs and trends in the defense industry and how startup companies are driving innovation and change. From concept…
Eight years ago this month in October 2015 we made our very first investment at TFX Capital: GoodUnited. While I didn’t fully understand the nuances of being a small, emerging…
Amissa Health wins $50k grant to fight rare diseases with wearable technology and AI at the Annual Charlotte Veteran Startup Showcase, sponsored by the Service First Foundation The event…
22 Years of Technology, Innovation, Learning, Gaps, and Opportunities By: Brandon Shelton, Managing Partner On this 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 we give pause and reflect on…
Mental health has rarely been discussed in the venture capital community but the issue has garnered more attention recently, particularly among startup founders finding themselves under increased pressure in the…
In recent years, the US has shifted its defense strategy from building heavy hardware — such as tanks, ships, and aircraft — to investing in disruptive technologies that have the…
When U.S. software firms consider their primary markets, many largely avoid the defense sector. That’s true whether they are established tech companies or early-stage startups. The reasons are clear: Pentagon…