If it doesn’t need to get done today, chances are, it doesn’t need to get done. In the early stages, distractions hamstring founders. To win, founders need to be RUTHLESS in their prioritization. So ask yourself: What is the north star metric that will truly move the needle to drive my business forward? THAT is where your energy and attention should be above all else. #Startups #StartupAdvice #Prioritization #Productivity
Outlander VC
Investment Management
New York, NY 2,297 followers
Where visionary game-changers & industry disruptors get funded.
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Where strangers to the status quo, visionary game-changers, & industry disruptors get funded.
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https://outlander.vc
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- Investment Management
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Privately Held
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- 2020
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Welcome to our Outlandish family, Aurelius Systems (Michael LaFramboise + John Marmaduke)!
Aurelius Systems Secures $2.1M in Funding to Combat Drone Threats with Advanced Laser Technology. July 2024 - San Francisco, CA Aurelius Systems, a pioneering directed energy company focused on developing edge-deployed laser systems for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) applications, today announced the successful completion of its initial funding round, raising $2.1 million. The round was led by prominent venture capital firms Outlander VC and Decisive Point, Founders, Inc., 640 Oxford, Detroit Venture Partners, and First In. The Russia-Ukraine war has accelerated the rapid development of new warfare technologies, with low-cost FPV, autonomous, and swarming drones presenting unique defense challenges for the battlefields of the future. Aurelius Systems is dedicated to addressing the emerging threats posed by small-scale, mass-manufacturable drones that have been increasingly utilized in modern warfare. Led by photonics & aerospace engineering duo, co-founders Michael LaFramboise and John Marmaduke, the ongoing development of the company’s flagship product, the AI Laser Sentinel, represents a significant advancement in directed energy technology. This cutting-edge, man-portable system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution for military and domestic defense applications. Aurelius Systems aims to equip the United States and its allies with the necessary tools to combat current and future conflicts effectively. “We are thrilled to have the support of such esteemed investors who share our vision of revolutionizing defense technology,” said LaFramboise. “The future of warfare will involve an increasing number of small, sophisticated drones, and our goal is to develop the technologies needed to protect our servicemen, servicewomen, both domestically and abroad from these evolving threats.” The now-closed funding will enable Aurelius Systems to accelerate the development of the AI Laser Sentinel, expand its engineering team, and advance its technology to meet the growing demands of modern defense. The company is actively seeking talented individuals passionate about national security to join their team and contribute to this critical mission. Interested? Apply on our jobs page, go to aureliussystems.us or email contact@aureliussystems.us Paige Craig Thomas Hendrix Hubert Thieblot Brandon Schram Jared Stasik Arthur Karell John Marmaduke Michael LaFramboise **Connect with the Founders:** Michael LaFramboise (https://lnkd.in/guPYKmfT) | (https://x.com/LaFrogman) John Marmaduke (https://lnkd.in/g_TDHF8G) | (https://lnkd.in/gfxViZhs)
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🚀 Exciting News from Outlander VC! 🚀 We are proud to announce our new portfolio company, Aurelius Systems! We co-led the deal alongside Decisive Point, bringing the total raised to $2.1M, with other incredible investors like Founders, Inc., 640Oxford, Detroit Venture Partners, and First In. Led by the talented founding duo of Michael LaFramboise and John Marmaduke, Aurelius is developing man-portable, edge-deployed laser systems to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats, whose use continues to accelerate in global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war. In Michael’s words: “The future of warfare will involve an increasing number of small, sophisticated drones, and our goal is to develop the technologies needed to protect our servicemen and servicewomen, both domestically and abroad, from these evolving threats.” We look forward to seeing how Aurelius grows in their mission to keep our troops and allies safe. Aurelius is hiring now! Are you building a technology of the future? Apply for funding now at https://www.outlander.vc #OutlanderVC #AureliusSystems #DefenseTech #Innovation #StartupFunding
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🔥 Hot take for #Founders - 📝 The ultimate confidence can actually come from embracing vulnerability - in admitting what you don't know so you can learn from those who might be able to help. ▶️ We talked about exactly this with Mercedes Bent of Lightspeed during one of our #VentureVisionary chats. Watch the clip here and tap in to see the entire value-packed interview at: https://lnkd.in/erKXK_uD
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Defense Tech has already seen 35 exits in 2024 🔥 And in the last couple "odd" years for the venture community, defense/dual-use investments have been among the most resilient and "on the up" 📈 performers. If you are building a defense/dual-use tech solution, here are some great investors you might want to check out! Read more + how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eaN2dcfm Alumni Ventures (https://www.av.vc/) Stages: Pre-seed to Growth Notable Investments: Unstructured.io, Red 6, Picogrid, Antares Industries, Edgescale AI, Sphere Semi Andreessen Horowitz - American Dynamism (https://lnkd.in/ehSdudYp) Stages: Seed to Growth Notable Investments: Anduril Industries, APEX, Hadrian Champion Hill Ventures (https://lnkd.in/eXKQteKA) Stages: Pre-Seed to Seed Notable Investments: SpaceX, Anduril Industries, and Umbra Decisive Point (https://lnkd.in/emTucN28) Stages: Predominantly Seed & Series A Notable Investments: Scout Space, Radiant, Aloft, Firehawk Aerospace First In Ventures (https://wearefirstin.com/) Stages: Predominantly Pre-Seed & Seed Notable Investments: Anduril Industries, Shift5, RedOwl, Syncurity Insight Partners (https://lnkd.in/dQn47jS) Stages: Pre-seed to Growth Notable Investments: Calm, Apollo.io, Rebellion Defense, Tenable, Digital Harbor In-Q-Tel (https://www.iqt.org/) Stages: Seed, Series A, sometimes later Notable Investments: Palantir Technologies, Databricks, MongoDB Lockheed Martin Ventures (https://lnkd.in/dYH6XCTH) Stages: Pre-seed to Growth Notable Investments: Elroy Air, HawkEye 360, Heilcity Space, X-Bow Lux Capital (https://lnkd.in/dE6iR6cb) Stages: Any stage Notable Investments: Anduril Industries, Hadrian, Saildrone Moonshots Capital (https://lnkd.in/e6Q-uT6R) Stages: Seed to Series A Notable Investments: Slack, LinkedIn, Carta, ID.me, Red 6 Outlander VC (https://www.outlander.vc) Stages: Mostly Pre-Seed to Seed Notable Investments: Scale AI, ID.me, SpaceX, REGENT, Skyways, Havoc, Vidrovr, Next Stage Point72 Ventures (https://www.p72.vc) Stages: Pre-Seed to Growth Notable Investments: Shield AI, Vannevar Labs, STOKE Space, Saronic, REGENT RTX Ventures (https://lnkd.in/e6DiGAaz) Stages: Predominantly Seed & Series A Notable Investments: Ursa Major, Hermeus, EnCharge AI, Tomorrow.io Scout Ventures (https://www.scout.vc/) Stages: Seed to Series B Notable Investments: ID.me, Radical, Voyager Space, Tomahawk Robotics Shield Capital (https://shieldcap.com/) Stages: Seed to Series B Notable Investments: Nexla, Apex, ASI, Rebellion Silent Ventures (https://silentvc.com/) Stages: Predominantly Pre-Seed & Seed Notable Investments: Hadrian, Armada AI, Firestorm Starburst Ventures (https://www.starburst.vc/) Stages: Seed to Series A Notable Investments: Strong Compute, Outpost, Aerocloud
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VC summer slow down? Perfect time to double down on product development! 🚀 Use this period to: Conduct user research and gather feedback Enhance features based on customer insights Improve UI/UX for better user experience Test and iterate to ensure product-market fit Building a robust product now will position you well when investors are ready to engage again and talking to your customers can really make sure you live and breathe in their shoes as you aim to solve their pain points! And in the meantime, we’re not slowing down at all!! So submit to OutlanderVC: http://www.outlander.vc #ProductDevelopment #StartupGrowth #OutlanderVC
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💡 What early-stage founders do you know that are building the next great FinTech company? Tag them here and we’ll invite them to our office hours to pitch our investment team! #EarlyStage #FinTech #Startups #OutlanderVC
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Myth: You need a perfect product to get funded. Fact: We invest in potential, not perfection. Founders apply here: https://www.outlander.vc #VCMyths #Entrepreneurship #OutlanderVC #Startups
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UP NEXT: Join our next *live* Venture Visionaries on 6/25 where Paige Craig will sit down with Timothy Young, Co-Founder & General Partner at Eniac Ventures! 💡 Tim is not only an incredible investor with over 20 years of experience advising & investing in 100+ early-stage startups, but also has earned two exits as an entrepreneur. We'll learn more about Tim's journey, from 10-year-old engineer-in-the-making to 8-figure exit entrepreneur and now highly sought-after investor. Save your spot now so you don't miss out! 🗓 https://lnkd.in/gtK_qGcS
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Exciting news from REGENT, an OutlanderVC portfolio company, as they announced a $300M partnership with MONTE! https://lnkd.in/ep_BnCYj
REGENT | REGENT and MONTE Announce $300 Million Seaglider Partnership to Advance Sustainable Maritime Travel
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