Azcende is a venture capital firm that seeks to advance humanity through a "Future of Cities" mandate, focusing on national security and critical infrastructure. We look to invest in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, space, digital buildings and the energy/power sector. With two thirds of the world’s population destined to live in an urban environment, and with the nationalistic and geopolitical effect of Covid 19, national security and critical infrastructure has become central for the ability for Australia to thrive in the coming decades. Harnessing emerging technology through creative business models (startups) to advance Defence and industry follows an established theme in a more deliberate manner, ultimately allowing us to address humanity’s needs across future social, environmental, and governance challenges.