Defense Tech Startups

Vulcan Elements manufactures rare earth magnets for critical applications in defense, semiconductors, satellites, data centers, and industrial equipment. The company is building a Western supply chain focused on resilience and security for the U.S. and allied nations.

13 investors

Astra provides dedicated orbital launch services and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites. The company serves government and commercial customers seeking responsive space access and on-orbit satellite operations.

12 investors

Birdstop manufactures drone technology for government and industrial clients. The company specializes in remote sensing and aerial systems.

12 investors

Harmattan AI develops autonomous systems for military and defense forces, focused on coordinating groups of autonomous platforms across operations and delivering payloads such as electronic warfare systems. It works with national defense clients, including programs with France and Morocco.

12 investors

Icarus designs and manufactures solar-powered autonomous aircraft that fly for months at the edge of space. The company serves applications requiring long-duration stratospheric surveillance and monitoring.

12 investors

Airspace Link provides a unified platform (AirHub Portal) for airspace security, drone operations management, and air traffic coordination, serving government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises operating unmanned aircraft systems.

11 investors

Aurelius Systems builds Archimedes, an autonomous counter-UAS laser system that combines high-power directed energy, optical sensors, and AI to detect, track, and neutralize aerial drone threats without an operator. It targets defense applications, protecting military forces, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

11 investors

Bounce Imaging manufactures tactical 360-degree camera systems and robotics for first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel to safely assess confined spaces. The company serves state and local agencies, federal organizations including the FBI and Department of Defense, and civilian emergency response teams.

11 investors

CesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity. Its products serve spacecraft constellations, airborne, and terrestrial platforms with multi-beam, multi-orbit connectivity.

11 investors

Hadean is a deep-tech company that builds distributed computing technology. The company positions itself as a scale-up that grew from an early-stage deep-tech startup.

11 investors

LeoLabs operates a network of ground-based radars and an AI-enabled cloud platform that tracks and maps objects and activity in low Earth orbit. It provides space domain awareness, space traffic management, and launch and operations support such as collision avoidance and threat monitoring for satellite operators and defense customers.

11 investors

North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian defence technology company developing precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion systems, including counter-UAS solutions and hypersonics. It aims to build a full-spectrum sovereign missile capability for Canada and its allies, partnering with defence primes and systems integrators.

11 investors

Pano develops artificial intelligence and machine learning technology solutions to help utility companies and fire agencies detect and manage wildfire threats. The company serves emergency managers and professionals in the utility and fire industries seeking to protect communities from wildfires.

11 investors

Satellite Vu captures thermal imagery from space for applications including environmental monitoring and infrastructure assessment. The company provides high-resolution nighttime and daytime thermal data with web-based and API access for customers analyzing heat signatures on Earth.

11 investors

XTEND develops AI-powered operating systems and mission platforms for unmanned aerial and ground systems, enabling single operators to command and autonomously coordinate multiple assets across military and defense operations. The company serves defense organizations and tactical teams requiring reliable autonomous coordination in complex environments.

11 investors

Airspace Intelligence develops predictive software for mission-critical operations in defense and infrastructure sectors, serving large airlines and US government agencies. The company uses geospatial AI and machine learning to provide decision-makers with predictive capabilities rather than reactive visibility into complex operational environments.

10 investors

Chariot develops transportable power systems and high-voltage power distribution equipment for military and tactical operations in field conditions. The company serves defense and expeditionary teams requiring sustained, portable power beyond grid infrastructure.

10 investors

Orbital Ops develops propulsion systems and related aerospace hardware for airborne vehicles. The company draws on deep expertise in turbomachinery and propulsion integration.

10 investors

PDW is an American drone company that designs, engineers, and manufactures unmanned aerial systems and related software for defense and public safety customers, including the U.S. military and federal, local, and international public safety entities. Its offerings provide surveillance, electronic warfare, and strike capabilities through modular military drones.

10 investors

Rain develops autonomous drone systems for detecting and suppressing wildfire ignitions in forest environments. The company operates in the climate and defense technology sectors, addressing large-scale wildfire management challenges.

10 investors

Acalvio provides ShadowPlex, a deception-based security platform that detects reconnaissance, credential misuse, and lateral movement during red and purple team exercises across IT, cloud, and OT environments. The solution uses strategic deception, honeytokens, and decoys to deliver early detection of attacker behavior and validate defensive gaps without disrupting operations.

9 investors

Advanced Navigation develops navigation and positioning systems using inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing technologies for autonomous systems across defense, space, climate science, and commercial applications. The company specializes in GPS-independent autonomy and assured position, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions.

9 investors

Agile Space Industries manufactures in-space chemical propulsion systems including thrusters and rocket engines for satellite and spacecraft operations. The company serves customers in the space economy with vertically integrated design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.

9 investors

Deepnight develops AI-powered night vision cameras that use edge AI processing to enable high-performance imaging in extremely low-light conditions, targeting defense, consumer electronics, drones, and autonomous vehicles. The company embeds machine learning models into digital image sensors to achieve night vision capabilities that match or exceed conventional analog systems.

9 investors