Funding the final frontier

We back visionary entrepreneurs working on space technologies

The fund

Early Dawn Ventures is an early-stage fund backing visionary entrepreneurs working on space, energy and defense to propel a Western revival.

The fund is run by Luis Cuende and Rick Carpintero. Luis himself is the anchor LP of the fund.

We are based in Miami, USA

Read our manifesto or get in touch.

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The team

Luis Cuende

Co-founded Aragon, blockchain governance infrastructure securing $30bn+ in assets. Co-founded CitizenX, building citizenship programs in partnership with governments.

Space exploration was my first passion as a kid.

Rick Carpintero

Led engineering at CitizenX. Previously exited a medtech startup.

Building drones since I was 16.