Appointment Signifies Launch of New Division Focusing on the Intersection between Private and Public Entities in Space Infrastructure and Deep Tech
Los Angeles, CA – July 20, 2026 – Type One Ventures, the rapidly growing venture capital firm investing in multi-stage space, artificial intelligence, and deep technology companies, today announced the appointment of Omar Pimentel as Director of Frontier Strategy. A specialist at the intersection of commercial space, national security, and emerging technologies, Pimentel will lead the firm’s government and strategic ecosystem relations, and platform and portfolio support. The announcement was made by Type One Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner Abdo John Hajj.
Abdo John Hajj states, “Omar brings a rare combination of experience across government, public policy, and innovation funding that is exceptionally well suited to investing in the critical frontier technologies shaping the future. His deep understanding of how emerging technologies move from research and government support to commercial scale provides a valuable perspective for identifying transformative opportunities. Omar will strengthen our team’s efforts across critical frontier technologies, helping deepen our expertise and expand our ability to identify and support the next generation of category-defining companies. I look forward to working with him.”
In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, Omar will contribute to firm-wide strategy and represent Type One through thought leadership, media, and industry forums, bringing deep national security domain expertise across the defense, space, and intelligence communities.
Omar Pimentel continues, “I look forward to joining the Type One team and advancing the firm’s next phase of growth. My priorities will be expanding our global network across public and private markets, strengthening strategic partnerships across government and defense, and helping our portfolio companies position themselves to win in some of the world’s most critical and rapidly evolving markets.”
Most recently, Pimentel served as Policy and Strategy Lead and Program Manager for the Defense Innovation Unit’s Space Portfolio. Prior to DIU, Omar served at NASA Headquarters’ Office of Technology Policy and Strategy and in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he advised on higher education, armed services, foreign affairs, and appropriations.
Omar received his master’s degree in International Policy from Stanford University, where he led research on multi-domain nuclear deterrence and the politics of space and semiconductors at the Hoover Institution. He was an inaugural Defense Innovation Scholar at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation.
Pimentel holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Florida State University, where he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Space Business and Policy.
Based in Washington, D.C., Omar will represent the firm globally with regular visits to the firm’s London and Los Angeles headquarters. Type One Ventures also has offices in Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore.
About Type One Ventures
Founded in 2019, Type One Ventures is a multi-stage investment firm focused on the technologies shaping the next phase of global industry. The firm invests in space technologies including launch systems, in-space infrastructure, orbital logistics, and in-orbit manufacturing. It also targets industrial automation, particularly autonomous systems designed to improve productivity in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments.
In the field of AI and computation, Type One Ventures backs development in high-performance computing, advanced artificial intelligence, and scientific software platforms. The firm’s interest in future mobility spans hypersonic flight, electric aviation, and next-generation transportation systems.
Type One Ventures is also active in longevity and human performance, investing in biotechnology and health-oriented innovations aimed at extending human lifespan and enhancing physiological capability.
Type One Ventures is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore.
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