Testimonials
Loved by our founders and fellow investors
“Larsen is a guy who knows how to roll up his sleeves. He and Harpoon have proven to be one of the most impactful investors on our cap table, going above and beyond on multiple occasions. Among other things, they introduced us to government customers and helped lay the groundwork for what would become our government business. It was a huge value add.”
“Lots of VCs will tell you, 'We have an inside line to the government.' But for companies like Merlin, whose approach provides near-term value to the DoD as well as long-term applicability, we truly benefit from those claims being truthful and actionable. At every turn Harpoon actually backs up what they say with intros that move our work and company forward.”
“Harpoon has been instrumental in Kodiak’s journey, from supporting us on our first SBIR contract to advising us on our $50 million project with the U.S. Army. During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the Harpoon team, and can say with confidence that their commitment and depth of expertise are unmatched.”
"It has been great to watch from the time Harpoon was being conceived and its growth so impressively since then - and since our first conversation some years back at KKR's offices in Menlo Park, Larsen Jensen. Congratulations on all that you and your team have achieved in the VC world since then -- and congratulations again on your previous accomplishments as an All American at USC, as an Olympic medalist, in earning an MBA at Stanford, and in serving as a Navy SEAL -- with emphasis on the latter, of course! Very well done to you and your team, shipmate!"
“We've been fortunate to partner with Harpoon early in our journey. Today, it seems obvious to many that AI Risk is an important mission and a big market, but that wasn't the case up until recently. Larsen and team saw this before almost anyone else did. Harpoon has been instrumental to our success, from vision, through team building to enterprise and Federal sales."
"Congrats to my friend Larsen and his team on their new fund! They've been a fantastic partner to me and my team and everyone I know building technology companies should know them. Side note: Larsen is one of the most inspirational people I know. How many other folks have been a Navy SEAL, won medals with Michael Phelps, and started a venture firm from scratch???????"
"Congratulations to Larsen Jensen and the Harpoon Investments team on their latest $125 million fund closing! Working with them as a founder has been a pleasure, and I can't wait to see what exciting opportunities are in store for them. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to helping innovative ideas come to life."
"Congrats Larsen Jensen [...] and the Harpoon team! As a proud member of the Harpoon Ventures family, we are Bluesky are incredibly excited to about your latest fund close! Thank you for always being a trusting partner of guidance, support, and connections. Excited about the future we are creating together!"
"Harpoon Ventures just closed out $125 million for their most recent fund. As Naval recently said, the best teams are like Navy SEALS: disciplined, prepared, focused, adaptable, with a bias towards action and anchored by unwavering honor and integrity to their team and mission. Having worked with Larsen Jensen and the rest of the Harpoon team from early days, they embody that ethos. I'm a big believer and supporter. Godspeed on your next chapter! ⚓️"
"Thrilled to witness another remarkable milestone for Harpoon Ventures with the announcement of their new $125 million fund! 🚀 As a company that has had the privilege of having Harpoon Ventures as our early stage investor, our journey has been significantly enriched by their involvement. Their team isn't just about funding; they embody the essence of true partnership. Through thick and thin, Harpoon has been more than an investor - they've been steadfast mentors, allies, and guides in our venture."
