Scalewolf.VC

Scalewolf.VC is a pioneering venture capital firm and technology accelerator based in Vilnius, Lithuania, dedicated to backing high-impact frontline technologies. The firm focuses on dual-use innovations that serve both defense and commercial sectors, aiming to strengthen national and allied resilience across NATO and Europe. Scalewolf.VC strategically deploys capital, operational expertise, and infrastructure to accelerate innovation in critical areas such as energy, defense, and data, with a strong emphasis on closing NATO-aligned capability gaps.

Founded in 2023, Scalewolf.VC was established by a team of experienced operators, including Managing Partner Edvinas Kerza, a former Vice-Minister of Defense for the Republic of Lithuania, and Dave Harden, the founder of AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation arm. The firm's inception was driven by a mission to accelerate the transition of R&D into scalable deployment within NATO and allied defense ecosystems. Scalewolf.VC operates a hybrid model that combines grants, acceleration programs, and capital investment, providing comprehensive support to startups.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a de-risked venture cycle, where liquidity events are often driven by contract payments, strategic M&A, or sovereign roll-ups within 3–5 years. Each investment is typically anchored in pre-secured off-takes or non-dilutive government contracts, reducing capital risk and shortening time to liquidity. Notable portfolio companies include Granta Autonomy, specializing in autonomous UAVs for intelligence and surveillance; CBRX, focusing on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions; Pulsetto, addressing mental resilience in defense; PowerUP Energy, developing hydrogen fuel cell generators; and WhiteBridge AI, an AI-powered people research engine.

The Scalewolf.VC team brings unparalleled insight and operational expertise. Edvinas Kerza is a leading architect of Europe’s cyber defense strategy and a trusted advisor to NATO and EU institutions, with extensive experience in defense modernization and public-private collaboration. Dave Harden is recognized for his role in shaping the modern dual-use funding model, having led programs connecting startups to national missions. Alexandra Shah also contributes as a defense-innovation expert, having led Lithuania's Miltech Lab in building the country's dual-use tech ecosystem.