CX2
El Segundo, US Β· 4 known investors
CX2 builds AI-enabled hardware and software systems for detecting, disrupting, and destroying RF threats in military operations across multiple domains. The company serves defense organizations and warfighters operating in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Founders & leadership
NM
Nathan MintzinπCo-FounderHe previously co-founded Epirus, the directed-energy company he helped start in 2018, and runs Pericles Consulting LLC. He also invests as an angel and venture partner at Dangerous Ventures, and advises Senra Systems and Safire Technology Group.
PS
Porter SmithπCEO/Co-Founder
LT
Lee ThompsonCTO/Co-Founder
MT
Mark TrefgarneinπCo-FounderHe earlier founded and led Cargo, a social shopping startup, and was co-founder and CEO of the video advertising platform LiveRail, which he ran until 2014. After LiveRail's acquisition he spent three years as a director of product management at Facebook, and earlier served as managing director at Cleartide.
LT
Lee TFounder
Investors Β· 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2025Source β
Source: company announcements and press reports β follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors Β· 2
by search overlapVaronis Systems13 shared keywordsVaronis provides a data security platform that discovers, classifies, and monitors data across multi-cloud, SaaS, hybrid, and AI environments, managing permissions and detecting threats in real time. It also offers AI-native email and browser security and agentless database monitoring for enterprise security teams.
Lockheedmartin12 shared keywordsLockheed Martin is a defense and aerospace company that develops military aircraft and advanced technology systems for government and defense customers. Its work includes programs such as the F-35 fighter jet and experimental aircraft developed through its Skunk Works division.
Companies competing with CX2 for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
Frequently asked questions
- What does CX2 do?
- CX2 builds AI-enabled hardware and software systems for detecting, disrupting, and destroying RF threats in military operations across multiple domains. The company serves defense organizations and warfighters operating in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Who founded CX2?
- CX2 was founded by Nathan Mintz, Porter Smith, Lee Thompson, Mark Trefgarne, Lee T.
- Who are CX2's investors?
- CX2's investors include 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Point72 Ventures, Upfront Ventures.
- Where is CX2 headquartered?
- CX2 is headquartered in El Segundo, US.