Defense Tech Startups

FoundryLab produces metal casting parts for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries using 3D-printed ceramic molds and automated processes, delivering production-grade parts from CAD to finished product in 72 hours without tooling delays.

9 investors

Galvanick provides operational security solutions to protect critical infrastructure and industrial systems. The company serves sectors including nuclear energy, supply chains, and ecommerce, drawing on expertise in cybersecurity and industrial engineering.

9 investors

Gravitics builds space infrastructure including Orbital Carriers for on-demand payload deployment, commercial space station modules, and cargo/logistics systems based on a shared 4-meter diameter form factor. Its products target military, civil, and commercial space missions, with applications in space mobility, emergency response, and missile defense.

9 investors

Longshot is developing reusable ground-based acceleration infrastructure that shifts more launch energy and systems onto the ground using compressed-light gas acceleration, aiming to lower the cost of hypersonic testing and space access. It serves defense and aerospace teams that need faster, more affordable high-speed system testing and a long-term pathway for delivering non-human cargo to Low Earth Orbit.

9 investors

Overland AI develops ground autonomy solutions for military vehicles and land operations, enabling autonomous mobility without human operators. The company serves the U.S. Military and partner nations with validated technology supported by DARPA and deployed across Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command programs.

9 investors

Perseus Defense builds autonomous defense systems. The company focuses on next-generation autonomous technologies for defense applications.

9 investors

PlanetiQ provides satellite-based GNSS radio occultation data for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and space weather prediction. The company delivers high-quality atmospheric measurements by processing signals from global navigation satellite systems.

9 investors

Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control technology and computer vision systems for maritime vessels. The company serves the global shipping and marine industries with AI-powered navigation and autonomy solutions deployed on commercial and government vessels worldwide.

9 investors

SeaSats develops autonomous maritime vessels ("Lightfish" and "Quickfish") for ocean surveillance, intelligence gathering, and domain awareness. The company serves defense, government, and maritime security customers requiring real-time monitoring of coastal and open ocean areas.

9 investors

SkyFi operates a platform that provides access to satellite imagery and Earth observation analytics from multiple providers through a single, user-friendly interface with transparent pricing. The platform serves commercial and government sectors across various industries needing geospatial insights for decision-making.

9 investors

SkySafe builds airspace security and drone defense technology that lets organizations detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized drone activity. Its systems draw on hardware security, reverse engineering, digital signal processing, and software-defined radio, serving government and commercial customers.

9 investors

Smack builds domain-specific AI models for military decision-making. The company serves defense and military organizations across branches including the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Special Operations Command.

9 investors

Varjo develops extended reality (XR) simulation technology for military and defense training applications, with products designed to train personnel in operations such as counter-drone tactics.

9 investors

9 Mothers builds counter-drone defense systems that enable rapid deployment of point defense at infantry-mobile scale. The company serves military operators and procurement teams with hardware engineered for cost-effective attrition warfare against modern threats like FPV drones.

8 investors

Amca develops domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components used in aerospace, defense, and industrial systems, aiming to expand competition and reduce reliance on single-source suppliers. It serves the U.S. defense and industrial base by producing parts such as sensors and bearings for land, maritime, and aviation systems.

8 investors

AquaEye develops portable sonar technology for water rescue operations, enabling first responders like firefighters, lifeguards, and police to locate and rescue people in aquatic emergencies. The company designs intuitive, easy-to-use sonar devices to help rescue teams act faster and safer during critical water incidents.

8 investors

ATLAS provides managed satellite connectivity services through a global federated network of ground stations, enabling spacecraft operators to access space communications without building custom integrations. The company offers tracking, telemetry, command services, and launch support for satellite missions and constellations.

8 investors

Auriga develops electromagnetic launch technology used for ground-based hypersonic testing, deployment of unmanned systems and effectors, missile defense interceptors without rocket motors, and responsive launch to low Earth orbit. It serves defense and commercial space customers with platforms that replace conventional propulsion and rocket first stages.

8 investors

Constellr designs and operates a microsatellite constellation delivering thermal satellite intelligence for defense and government operations. The company provides precise surface temperature monitoring and multi-spectral imaging from space for mission-critical applications across Europe and globally.

8 investors

Dominion develops autonomous systems and command-and-control platforms for defense and critical infrastructure operations in remote, harsh environments like the Arctic. The company builds integrated autonomy, sensing, communications, and edge AI capabilities for government and allied defense operators.

8 investors

Ghost Robotics develops legged (quadruped) robots, including its Vision 60 platform, along with the proprietary electronics, software, and control systems that run them. The company serves commercial businesses and defense partners, having sold robots to US Army Special Operations Command and secured contracts from AFWERX.

8 investors

Glīd builds autonomous road-rail vehicles and orchestration software that turn existing rail infrastructure — shortline mileage, dormant sidings, spurs, and industrial aprons — into first- and last-mile freight capability without new terminal construction. It serves shippers, rail operators, ports, and government/defense customers seeking to move containers between road and rail.

8 investors

Latent AI builds tools and services for deploying, optimizing, and updating machine learning models at the edge, including in disconnected real-world environments across varied hardware and device fleets. It serves enterprise AI teams and defense customers, aiming to move AI processing off the cloud to reduce compute costs and enable field-updatable models.

8 investors

Modern Intelligence builds artificial intelligence software for defense applications, providing target analysis and decision-making from small data samples. Its hardware- and software-agnostic AI integrates across platforms and is aimed at commercial industry and defense customers.

8 investors