Defense Tech Startups

Forward Deployed Venture Capital (FDVC) is a venture capital firm led by General Partner Mark Scianna that invests in mission-critical sectors including defense, energy, industrials, and artificial intelligence. Founded by a former Palantir forward deployed engineer, the firm launched its Fund I in 2022 with a focus on early-stage technology companies.

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Frankenburg Technologies develops affordable, mass-manufacturable guided interceptor missile systems for land, air, and maritime platforms, aimed at air and missile defence customers. The company operates a missile assembly site in Riga, Latvia, and is expanding production in the UK and Germany.

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Frontgrade builds electronics and subsystems for mission-critical and defense systems, including precision motion control, edge processing with AI/ML, storage, and RF front ends and modules. Its products support positioning, stabilization, actuation, secure communications, and sensing for demanding operational environments.

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Fulcrum Autonomy develops autonomy and related capabilities aimed at tactical and strategic advantage for defense and national security customers.

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Furientis develops low-cost interceptor munitions and precision guidance systems, including multimodal seekers and solid rocket motors engineered for high-volume manufacturing. It designs and flight-tests defensive missile hardware aimed at the defense and aerospace sector.

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Garrison provided defense-grade cybersecurity products and solutions. The company was acquired by Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal), and its website is no longer maintained.

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GBS Tempest operates BSI-recognized testing laboratories in Germany that conduct TEMPEST and SDIP 27 certification testing and measurement procedures for electromagnetic shielding and information security. The company manufactures TEMPEST-related equipment and provides testing services to organizations requiring compliance certification.

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Genasys develops "Protective Communications" hardware and software, including the Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) and the Genasys Protect platform, for emergency preparedness, mass notification, and inter-agency response. Its solutions serve public safety agencies, law enforcement, defense, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.

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General Oceans is a group of underwater technology businesses that design, manufacture and support subsea systems including ADCP and DVL instruments, sonar imaging, underwater robotics and ocean data collection. It serves customers in defense, ocean science and marine construction operating in demanding marine environments across more than 65 countries.

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General Radar develops radar and weapons systems technology for the defense and aerospace sectors. The company serves government and military customers requiring advanced sensor and missile defense capabilities.

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General Orbit builds resilient navigation and absolute positioning systems that convert geophysical data into precise location data for global exploration and mission-critical applications. Its miniaturized, low-SWaP hardware uses sensor fusion to integrate into existing architectures and is manufactured in Michigan.

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Genesys Aerosystems, part of Moog, provides avionics systems and integration for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, including the OASIS open-architecture display software and the Genesys Avionics Suite. It serves military and defense, business, and general aviation customers, offering avionics modernization, certification, and pilot training services.

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GI Aerospace designs and manufactures ruggedized heavy-duty circular connectors for military, aerospace, and industrial applications, and offers an aviation software platform with AI features for electronic techlogs, 3D repair mapping, and document management.

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Gilmour Space is an Australian space technology company building an integrated launch vehicle, satellite platform, and licensed spaceport to provide orbital access for commercial, government, and defence customers. It operates from a Gold Coast headquarters and its licensed Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland.

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Givon Defense identifies operational gaps in national security and develops mission-ready defense capabilities across three verticals: autonomous warfare, border and critical infrastructure protection, and end-to-end solutions. It serves governments, industry partners, and investors, covering capability development from operational gap mapping through battlefield validation and global market deployment.

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Glīd builds patented dual-mode vehicles and an orchestration platform that move freight directly between road and standard-gauge rail without new fixed infrastructure, reducing first-mile transfer steps. It offers this dual-use logistics capability as a managed Mobility-as-a-Service for commercial freight operators as well as defense and contested-logistics use cases.

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GovHost provides software and IT services for government agencies and public safety organizations, including records management, computer-aided dispatch, jail management, personnel tracking, property/evidence management, and eCitations for law enforcement. It also offers managed IT services, project management, and strategic advisory support.

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GovSignals provides a government contracting intelligence platform that tracks federal and SLED (state, local, education) opportunities, awards, and forecasts from pre-solicitation through award. It also offers proprietary data such as OTA consortium membership, teaming networks, and price-to-win benchmarks, operating within a FedRAMP authorization boundary for government contractors.

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GreenSight develops and manufactures catalog and fully custom robotic vehicles, selling standard designs directly as well as designing bespoke units for customers' specific applications. The company serves defense and turf/golf course operations, with a dedicated Turf Division for greens management.

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Grengine designs and manufactures cyber-secure, modular energy platforms that integrate diesel generators, renewables, battery storage, and autonomous controls to reduce fuel use and provide reliable power in remote and mission-critical environments. Built in Canada, its containerized systems serve defence, government, utility, and remote industrial customers such as Arctic operations, mining, and critical infrastructure sites.

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GROUPE ADF provides industrial engineering, equipment, and support services for the aeronautics, railway, and urban mobility sectors. The company serves industrial clients such as Airbus Helicopters, offering solutions including 3D metrology and integrating sustainability and digitalization into its services.

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GRVTY is a national security company delivering capabilities across cyber, space, and spectrum domains. It provides mission and technical expertise to support U.S. defense and deter threats.

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Global Precision is a vertically integrated precision manufacturer of highly engineered, mission-critical products, offering end-to-end solutions from advanced coatings and thermal treatment to gears, tubes, and complex assemblies. It serves defense (warfighter), aerospace, and emerging technology programs across eleven centers of excellence in four countries.

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Harpoon Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and supports startups building technologies for defense and national security, helping founders with team building, capital, and government and Federal sales connections.

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