Vashon

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2026

AUM

-

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Vashon is an expeditionary capital firm based in an undisclosed location, founded in 2026 by Joshua Clemans and Santiago Pliego. The firm is modeled after early merchant banks and focuses on investing in technology and strategic assets critical to national sovereignty. The team, including partner Ryan Hiepler, works closely with founders to deploy technology in strategic regions with asymmetric opportunities.

Vashon invests in sectors such as robotics, energy, deeptech, hardware, new materials, transportation, and aerospace. The firm is known for its adventurous and innovative approach, reminiscent of the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War. They focus on unlocking critical supply chains and deploying technology swiftly and effectively.

Notable investments include companies that embody the spirit of innovation and strategic deployment, although specific portfolio companies are not listed on their website.

Industry

Robotics Energy Deeptech Hardware New materials Transportation Aerospace

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Vashon is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Vashon is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Vashon was founded in 2026.
Vashon invests in companies and startups in Robotics, Energy, Deeptech, Hardware, New materials, Transportation, Aerospace.
Vashon invests in companies and startups in North America.
Vashon invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Vashon usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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