Defense Tech Startups

Lassen Peak develops weapon detection technology for law enforcement using advanced imaging radar and wireless technology. The company aims to provide police departments with safer, non-contact alternatives to traditional pat-down searches.

5 investors

Metaspectral develops ClarityAI, a platform that applies deep learning and explainable analysis to hyperspectral data so teams can classify materials, detect hidden or sub-pixel targets, monitor emissions, and review the evidence behind results. It serves industrial sorting, Earth observation, defense and intelligence, and emissions monitoring customers.

5 investors

Method provides security software products for infrastructure protection, serving organizations that need automated vulnerability detection and response.

5 investors

NODA provides a horizontal integration platform for multi-domain autonomous systems in defense, enabling coordinated decision-making across independent agents without vendor lock-in. The company serves defense and military operators requiring orchestrated autonomous systems across multiple domains.

5 investors

NOVI Space provides a platform called GENIEedge that enables organizations to develop, deploy, and operate AI/ML and analytics applications directly on satellites, processing Earth observation and sensor data at the source in orbit.

5 investors

Picogrid provides software and edge computing networks to integrate heterogeneous sensors, drones, and autonomous systems for real-time command and control across defense and wildfire detection applications. The vendor-neutral platform enables interoperability between government and commercial systems for coordinated operations and faster decision-making.

5 investors

Protos Labs builds Protos AI, an agentic Adversary Risk Intelligence platform that analyzes threat feeds, vulnerability disclosures, and security signals to determine what a given threat means for a specific organization's assets, people, vendors, and data. Built alongside defense and intelligence teams with sovereign deployment and auditable outputs, it serves executives, boards, and security teams in regulated environments.

5 investors

Rangeview develops and manufactures advanced cast components for turbine engine programs, serving defense and aerospace customers such as Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. It operates in the defense manufacturing sector.

5 investors

RaySecur builds MailSecur, a security screening system that uses terahertz (T-ray) imaging to provide real-time 4D visibility into sealed mail and deliveries, detecting concealed threats and contraband such as powders, liquids, and drug-soaked paper that X-ray and metal detection miss. It serves corrections and public safety agencies, government operations, and corporate security and executive protection teams.

5 investors

Rebellion Defense builds RBLN-OS, an "intelligence shield" for critical infrastructure that combines radar sensors, AI data fusion, and operational software to detect, predict, and respond to airspace and maritime threats. Its products, including Argus sensor arrays and Prism track-fusion modules, provide situational awareness and command-and-control of defensive effectors.

5 investors

Red Balloon Security develops host-based runtime defense solutions for devices in critical infrastructure environments. The company serves government agencies and Fortune 500 enterprises in aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and other critical sectors.

5 investors

ReOrbit designs and manufactures advanced LEO and GEO satellites for connectivity, communication, and orbital intelligence, serving military, civil, and national security customers globally. The company offers software-defined, modular satellite systems that enable secure communications, data processing in orbit, and inter-satellite connectivity with strategic autonomy.

5 investors

Roam Robotics builds a modular, air-powered exoskeleton system that augments human strength and endurance, using lightweight actuators and a robotic knee brace to add power while reducing exertion, pain, and injury risk. The dual-use platform is ruggedized for military use and also being tested to reduce pain and improve mobility for patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis.

5 investors

SalesPatriot builds an AI operating system for procurement and distribution in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors, automating complex supply chain workflows that currently rely on fragmented systems and manual processes.

5 investors

Palladyne AI develops embodied artificial intelligence and autonomous systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, with a focus on real-world operations in complex and contested environments. The company combines AI software with advanced manufacturing and engineering services to deliver collaborative autonomy solutions across air, ground, maritime, and industrial domains.

5 investors

Satim provides AI-powered detection, classification, and identification of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft from synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data collected by satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles. The platform processes raw SAR sensor data into operator-ready intelligence for defense and intelligence applications.

5 investors

Seaflight develops autonomous electric drones and aircraft with advanced aerodynamic technology for cargo logistics and defense applications. The company specializes in ground effect uncrewed systems, active aerodynamic flow control, and autonomous flight systems for extended range and payload capacity.

5 investors

Skyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions. The company's Perimeter drone achieves up to 13 hours of flight time while carrying large sensor payloads at a lower cost than traditional manned aircraft.

5 investors

South 8 develops liquefied gas electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, replacing conventional liquid electrolytes to improve performance, safety, and reliability in extreme temperature environments. The company serves defense and mobility applications through both direct battery cell sales and an electrolyte injection system for manufacturers.

5 investors

Stell builds cloud-based software for managing requirements, traceability, and compliance on aerospace and defense programs. Founded in 2022, it serves defense and commercial aerospace contractors and is deployed on U.S. Space Force and Air Force programs.

5 investors

Strike provides an AI-powered vulnerability management and attack simulation platform for enterprises to identify and remediate security risks. The company serves over 120 industry-leading organizations globally with continuous validation testing designed to address advanced cyber threats.

5 investors

Swarm builds uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for swarming, combining on-aircraft autonomy, sensor mesh, and edge compute so small teams can coordinate thousands of air, sea, and ground assets in contested, communications-limited environments. It targets defense and military users, applying high-rate composite aircraft manufacturing methods for mass production.

5 investors

Turbine One develops edge computing and autonomous fleet management software for military and defense operations. The platform ingests sensor data, coordinates decision-making across teams, and orchestrates synchronized systems for contested environments.

5 investors

Vermeer develops vision-based positioning technology for aerial platforms and drones that operates without GPS in contested, spoofed, or GPS-denied environments. The solution serves military and industrial customers requiring autonomous navigation in areas where traditional GPS is unavailable or unreliable.

5 investors