The Team

Operators who
know the terrain.

Fenix was built by people who've sat across the table from DoD procurement offices — not just read about them.

Partners & Advisors

Experience on both sides of the table.

GP
General Partner
Founder & Managing Partner

[Placeholder] Former defense acquisition advisor with direct experience on DLA contract structuring. Has advised 40+ defense and supply chain companies on go-to-market strategy, compliance readiness, and early government contract capture. Based in Washington, DC.

GP
General Partner
Partner

[Placeholder] Deep operational background in defense procurement and allied industrial coordination. Previously advised on AUKUS and NATO supply chain frameworks. Brings a policy and program office perspective to every investment evaluation.

ADV
Senior Advisor
Strategic Advisor — Compliance

[Placeholder] Leading expert in CMMC, DFARS, and ITAR compliance. Former government counsel with experience advising small defense suppliers navigating regulatory requirements for the first time. Supports portfolio companies through their first DoD contract.

ADV
Senior Advisor
Strategic Advisor — Supply Chain

[Placeholder] Veteran supply chain executive with 20+ years in defense manufacturing. Brings direct operator credibility to Fenix portfolio companies meeting Tier 1 prime contractor buyers for the first time.

We take one board seat per investment and stay deeply engaged through the first government contract. We don't write checks and disappear.

Direct introductions to DLA, OSD, and prime contractor procurement offices
CMMC and DFARS readiness support through our advisor network
Help structuring the first government contract and pricing model
Warm introductions to allied-nation procurement counterparts
Go-to-market strategy for dual-use expansion beyond defense