Shield Capital is proud to announce that recently retired Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine has joined the firm as a Venture Partner.
Burlingame, CA – Shield Capital is proud to announce that recently retired Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine has joined the firm as a Venture Partner. A distinguished leader with decades of experience in military operations, the intelligence community, and entrepreneurship, General Caine brings a unique combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and technical business acumen to SHIELD.
In addition to his military career, General Caine has extensive entrepreneurial experience, having co-founded and successfully exited multiple aerospace, defense, and healthcare companies. Notably, he served as President of Mayday Holdings and Co-Founder and COO of RISE Air, where he scaled operations and led significant business growth.
“Dan’s extraordinary leadership experience and entrepreneurial success align with SHIELD’s mission,” said Raj Shah, Shield Capital Managing Partner. “His deep national security and market expertise will bring tremendous value to our portfolio companies and investment strategy.”
General Caine’s exceptional career includes serving as the Central Intelligence Agency’s Associate Director for Military Affairs (ADMA), the CIA Director’s principal advisor on military matters and the primary Liaison between the Agency and the Department of Defense. He served as Assistant Commanding General at the Joint Special Operations Command and mission commander during critical national and global operations as a F-16 pilot, White House Fellow, and principal author of major national security strategies.
“I am incredibly honored to join Shield Capital as a Venture Partner and work with a world class team continuing to keep our Nation safe,” said General Caine. “I am passionate about supporting companies that can make a meaningful impact on both our economy and national security.
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