ATLANTA & BOSTON & SAN DIEGO & TAMPA & WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anzu Partners, an investment firm delivering capital and strategic support to breakthrough technology companies, announced that Hunter Brown has joined the investment team as a Principal to lead and grow the firm’s investments within the rapidly expanding critical technologies sector.
Hunter, who was an Investment Director at Anzu Partners from 2017 to 2021, returns to the firm after serving as an Associate Director at Anduril Industries, a cutting-edge defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems. At Anduril, Hunter played a key role in shaping strategies for next-generation programs across critical mission areas, such as Space, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and Maritime, adapting commercial technologies for U.S. Department of Defense applications. He also supported operations, hiring, product strategy, and global expansion as Anduril underwent a period of hypergrowth.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hunter back to Anzu, where his experience navigating the complex world of government procurement, program execution, and the intersection with the legislative branch will help us field new investment opportunities,” said Whitney Haring-Smith, Managing Partner at Anzu Partners. “In the face of global competition, there is an urgent and growing need of strategic capital for the development and commercialization of critical technologies that also support the economic base, domestic manufacturing, job creation, and the skilling of the next-gen workforce.”
Earlier in his career, Hunter worked as an engineer with the U.S. Navy developing advanced robotics and supporting critical national security programs. Hunter received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins and his M.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech.
“I am excited to rejoin the Anzu team at such a critical juncture for the defense technology sector,” said Hunter Brown. “With my experience of driving innovation in AI, autonomous systems, and defense-focused technology, I am looking forward to working with new and existing portfolio companies to foster technological advancements in areas crucial to national security and building Anzu’s footprint in this space.”
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Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on clean tech, industrial and life science technology companies with the potential to transform their industries. Anzu works with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital alongside deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations. For more information, please visit anzupartners.com.
