# Syndicate 708

> Syndicate 708 is a VC fund backing Aerospace and National Security. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Marina Del Rey, United States
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Aug 2023
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/syndicate-708
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Syndicate708
- Website: https://www.syndicate708.com/

Syndicate 708 is a VC fund in Marina Del Rey focused on Aerospace and National Security. Syndicate 708 is the Aerospace Start-up Factory that offers startups access to a large network of experts, mentors, and investors in the industry during an intensive three-month business Bootcamp. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the U.S. aerospace sector.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aerospace | 3 | 43% |
| National Security | 2 | 29% |
| Drones | 1 | 14% |
| GovTech | 1 | 14% |
| Hardware | 1 | 14% |

16 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 29% |
| Seed | 1 | 14% |
| Series A | 1 | 14% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 14% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 14% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ellen Cheng | Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ellen-cheng-2 |
| Margeaux Sullivan | Venture Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/margeaux-sullivan |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Auriga Space | Next-generation space launch company providing frequent, sustainable and affordable transport to low Earth orbit |  | Seed | Aug 03, 2023 |  |
| Auriga Space | Next-generation space launch company providing frequent, sustainable and affordable transport to low Earth orbit | $5M | Pre-Seed | Aug 03, 2023 |  |
| Holocron Technologies | Holocron uses publicly available information to track global science and technology developments. | $1.5M | Pre-Seed | Apr 27, 2023 |  |
| Orbital Sidekick | Orbital Sidekick utilizes hyperspectral technology - capturing hundreds of narrow contiguous spectral bands, from visible light through infrared. The company develops a space-based infrastructure of hyperspectral sensors to provide monitoring services to the energy sector.Orbital Sidekick was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco,California, United States. | $10M | Venture - Series Unknown | Jan 31, 2023 |  |
| Orbital Sidekick | Orbital Sidekick utilizes hyperspectral technology - capturing hundreds of narrow contiguous spectral bands, from visible light through infrared. The company develops a space-based infrastructure of hyperspectral sensors to provide monitoring services to the energy sector.Orbital Sidekick was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco,California, United States. | $16M | Series A | Jan 04, 2021 |  |
| Skylift Global, Inc. | With the goal of making the power of flight accessible to everyone, Skylift uses our exclusive knowledge and experience to disrupt traditional aircraft design with the latest UAS technology. Our patent-pending multi-rotor vehicle is the first of its kind to break the 1:1 lifting ratio. We make the utility of a helicopter available at a fraction ofthe size and cost. | $50K |  | Jan 30, 2016 |  |
| Skylift Global, Inc. | With the goal of making the power of flight accessible to everyone, Skylift uses our exclusive knowledge and experience to disrupt traditional aircraft design with the latest UAS technology. Our patent-pending multi-rotor vehicle is the first of its kind to break the 1:1 lifting ratio. We make the utility of a helicopter available at a fraction ofthe size and cost. | $100K |  | Jul 15, 2015 |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [11.2 Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/112capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [DNX Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dnx-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Energy Innovation Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/energy-innovation-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Monte Carlo Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/monte-carlo-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Possible Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/possible-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Seraphim Space](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/seraphim-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Syndicate 708 invest in?

Syndicate 708 invests primarily in Aerospace, National Security and Drones startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Syndicate 708?

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### Who are the partners at Syndicate 708?

The team at Syndicate 708 includes Ellen Cheng (Partner) and Margeaux Sullivan (Venture Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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