Early-stage venture capital
Conviction
becomes
capability
We back dual-use DeepTech founders building the foundations of an AI-native future.
- Stage
- Pre-seed to Series A
- Focus
- Dual-use DeepTech
- Perspective
- Commercial & national security
- Home base
- DC Metro
Selected portfolio
Meet our portfolio
Why these companies matter
The potential behind
the portfolio
Safer AI adoption
Make AI useful in places where exposing sensitive information is not an option.
HardshellResilient operations
Build more resilient navigation, communications, and operations across air, space, and ground.
General Orbit + Certus Core + Sumeria Space + Frontera SpaceHuman readiness
Make realistic practice more accessible before a consequential conversation happens.
Delta AI
The Black Prism perspective
Technical depthCommercial possibilityStrategic relevance
We invest in foundational technologies that can expand what industry and national security can achieve.
Explore our thesisThe partnership behind the capital
Build with Black Prism
For founders
01Early capital.
Practical advantage
Precision guidance and relentless execution, from technical promise to commercial traction.
How we partnerFor investors
02A shared view.
A longer horizon
Connect around the technologies and founders shaping what comes next.
Connect with the firmThe firm
03Independent thinking.
Operator perspective
Meet the people and thinking behind Black Prism.
Meet Black PrismNews & insights
The thinking behind
the conviction
Conversations, firm updates, and perspectives from Steven Miller on technology and company building.
Explore news & insightsWhat comes next
Let’s build
what’s next
Bring us your company, your perspective, or the beginning of a partnership.
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