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James Bridenstine
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James Bridenstine is the founder of Artemis Group Capital LLC.
Mr. Bridenstine is currently Chief Executive Officer at Quantum Space LLC since 2026, Director at Phase Four, Inc. since 2022, and Trustee at The Aerospace Corp.
since 2021.
Formerly, Mr. Bridenstine was Independent Non-Executive Director at ViaSat, Inc. from 2021 to 2025, Senior Advisor at Acorn Growth Cos LLC from 2021 to 2022, and Member of the U.S.
House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018.
Mr. Bridenstine completed undergraduate studies at William Marsh Rice University and earned an MBA from Cornell University.
James Bridenstine active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Aerospace Corp.
 The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides objective technical analysis and assessments for space programs | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-07 |
Phase Four, Inc.
 Phase Four, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops space propulsion systems | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-31 |
Quantum Space LLC
 Quantum Space LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures space-based defense systems | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-05-04 |
Former positions of James Bridenstine
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VIASAT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-05-08 |
Acorn Growth Cos LLC
 Acorn Growth Cos LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Growth invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space investments. It participates in late-stage and buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 30-200 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-07-31 |
U.S. House of Representatives
 U.S. House of Representatives General GovernmentGovernment Operates the legislative body of the United States | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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ViaSat, Inc.
 ViaSat, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Produces digital satellite communications, other wireless networking and signal processing equipment and products | Electronic Technology |
Rice University
 Rice University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Aerospace Corp.
The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides objective technical analysis and assessments for space programs | Electronic Technology |
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives General GovernmentGovernment Operates the legislative body of the United States | Government |
Acorn Growth Cos LLC
Acorn Growth Cos LLC Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Growth invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on aerospace, defense, intelligence, and space investments. It participates in late-stage and buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 30-200 million. | Finance |
Phase Four, Inc.
Phase Four, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops space propulsion systems | Electronic Technology |
Quantum Space LLC
Quantum Space LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops and manufactures space-based defense systems | Commercial Services |
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