Askari Defense
Peachtree City, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 11 known investors
Founders & leadership
BJ
Benjamin J. AirdoExecutive
RC
Robert C. van ZylExecutive
MV
Marc van ZylNamed on SEC filing
Board
MR
Investors · 11
BrickyardreportedNew York · $500K – $800K
Builders VCreported · 3 sourcesSan Franciscovia Mike Rosengarten · board
Knoll VenturesreportedAtlanta · $500K – $3M
OverlinereportedAtlanta · $250K – $1.5M
Sovereigns Capital Venturereported · 2 sourcesAtlanta · $3M – $20M
Teamworthy VenturesreportedNew York
Also in the syndicate · 5
BlackwingGeorgia Tech Foundation, Inc.Rule 1 VenturesSwell VCWaterStone Impact Fund
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$10.6MraisedJul 2026 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.6MraisedJul 2026 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert van ZylExecutive Officer, Director
- Benjamin AirdoDirector
- Marc van ZylDirector
- Mike RosengartenDirector
- Offering amount
- $10.6M
- Amount sold
- $10.6M
- First sale
- May 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedJul 2025 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedJul 2025 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Benjamin AirdoExecutive Officer, Director
- Marc van ZylDirector
- Robert van ZylExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Apr 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$220KraisedSep 2024 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$220KraisedSep 2024 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Benjamin J. AirdoExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert C. van ZylExecutive Officer
- Marc van ZylDirector
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $220K
- First sale
- Sep 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
Nelson Mullins - Nelson Mullins Represents Askari Defense in $9 Million Seed Roundnelsonmullins.com · Jun 2026Frequently asked questions
- Who are Askari Defense's investors?
- Askari Defense's investors include Brickyard, Builders VC, Knoll Ventures, Overline, Sovereigns Capital Venture, Teamworthy Ventures.
- How much funding has Askari Defense raised?
- Askari Defense has disclosed $12.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Askari Defense headquartered?
- Askari Defense is headquartered in Peachtree City, US.