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Doug Philippone

Senior Defense Advisor at Palantir Technologies

Washington, District of Columbia

Overview 

Doug Philippone is a Software Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist based in Washington, D.C. He has founded Snowpoint Ventures and served on the board of directors for companies like Red 6 and Shield AI, making significant investments in Shield AI (Series F) and RED 6 (Series A). Doug Philippone has a background as a former Army Ranger and has leveraged his experience to become a successful entrepreneur and investor in tech companies, showcasing his ability to lead and support innovative ventures in the defense and technology sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Defense Advisor

    2024 - Current

  • Global Defense Lead

    2008 - 2024

Palantir Technologies is a software company that develops data analytics and data integration software solutions.

Raised $3,027,970,015.00 from ARK Investment Management and ARK Investment Management.

  • Founder & General Partner

    2021

    We are proven DualTech Operators and are focused on helping the next generation of US based companies navigate the unique challenges and risks of creating disruptive technologies for both commercial and government use. Currently, the greatest threat to our national security is the growing misalignment between the government and emerging technology companies. Our goal is to close this gap through a combination of primary investments and operational expertise - strategically supporting them at all stages of growth from ideation to IPO.

Snowpoint Ventures is a venture capital firm that prefers to invest in the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity sectors.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2021

RED 6 is an augmented reality company that works with the Air Force to train fighter pilots.

Raised $111,350,000.00 from RedBird Capital Partners, IronGate Capital Advisors, Florida Opportunity Fund, Washington Harbour Partners, Alliance Holdings GP, Accelerator, Alpha Edison, Green D Ventures, AEI Horizon X and National Security Strategic Investment Fund.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2022

Merlin Labs develops hardware and software solutions that deliver the capability for aircraft to fly useful missions autonomously.

Raised $133,500,000.00 from First Round Capital, JS Capital, Baillie Gifford, Snowpoint Ventures and Google Ventures.

  • Member Board of Directors

    2022

Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Raised $1,073,144,999.00 from Cacti.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2018 - 2021

Alliance for Digital Innovation's mission is to accelerate the adoption of innovative commercial technology by the government.

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