Defense Tech Startups

ZeroMark develops AI-driven adaptive targeting intelligence systems for defense applications, particularly for drone detection and response. The company adds intelligent targeting capabilities to existing weapons platforms to enable faster and more precise responses to modern aerial threats.

6 investors

Aerospacelab designs, builds, and operates satellite infrastructure, including platforms, payloads, subsystems, and operations for Earth observation, intelligence, and connectivity missions ranging from single in-orbit demonstrations to full constellations. It serves government and commercial customers with an ITAR-free, European supply chain and is building a Megafactory in Europe capable of producing 500 satellites per year.

5 investors

Alchemy is a nanotechnology company developing protective coatings and films, including the ExoShield windshield protection line for vehicle owners and an infrared camouflage technology developed with the Canadian Armed Forces. It serves the automotive aftermarket and defense sectors.

5 investors

Test range infrastructure for autonomous vehicles (unmanned aerial, ground, and marine systems) serving commercial and defense sectors. The company operates facilities with sensors and recovery resources to validate hardware and software performance across realistic operational conditions.

5 investors

ANRA Technologies provides end-to-end drone operations and traffic management software for uncrewed system operators and airspace managers, including UAS Traffic Management (UTM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) capabilities. Its products include ANRA Mission Manager for enterprise drone operations and ANRA Delivery for drone delivery, deployed with government aviation authorities worldwide.

5 investors

AnySignal builds a software-defined, full-stack RF platform providing communications, radar, and sensing across space, land, air, and sea domains. Its systems target defense and space missions, offering resilient, jam-resistant links and space-grade hardware for operations in contested environments.

5 investors

Arkeus builds AI-powered sensing systems that combine advanced sensors with onboard AI to give autonomous platforms real-time situational awareness at the edge. Its technology integrates across drones, aircraft, unmanned surface vessels and ground-based surveillance systems for defense, security and civil applications.

5 investors

Arondite builds AI and software solutions for defence and government customers, drawing on technical and operational expertise from the military, defence contractors, and technology sector.

5 investors

Asylon provides an automated perimeter security platform combining aerial drones, ground robots, and AI-powered monitoring to protect corporate campuses, logistics facilities, and critical infrastructure. The company serves organizations looking to reduce security costs and staffing demands through integrated robotic systems managed by a 24/7 security operations center.

5 investors

Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets. The platform serves executive leaders and cross-functional teams seeking to identify and neutralize narrative attacks that threaten corporate value and brand reputation.

5 investors

BlackSky provides real-time geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery for government and commercial customers.

5 investors

Canopy Aerospace & Defense designs and manufactures specialized materials and components for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including composites, thermal protection systems, and machined parts. The company operates as an integrated platform providing end-to-end solutions from design through production and sustainment.

5 investors

Cognata provides large-scale simulation software for automated driving system developers to train and test ADAS and autonomous vehicle technology across billions of virtual miles and custom scenarios.

5 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.

5 investors

Dedrone provides an AI/ML-powered airspace security platform that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates unauthorized drone threats while enabling authorized drone operations. The company's comprehensive counter-drone solution combines multiple sensor types, autonomous command and control software, and smart jamming technology tailored to protect critical infrastructure, government facilities, and sensitive airspace.

5 investors

Deterrence builds an autonomous manufacturing platform that combines line sensors, robotic task automation, machine vision inspection, and AI-driven optimization to run and improve factory production. It serves the U.S. defense industrial base, targeting defense manufacturing production capacity.

5 investors

EraDrive builds an AI-native software and hardware platform for spacecraft autonomy, covering space traffic management, on-orbit logistics, and space situational awareness. Its modular products handle deep learning perception, trajectory optimization, and autonomous collision avoidance for satellite operators and defense partners.

5 investors

Fermata Discovery provides an AI-enabled platform called VIXN that assists law enforcement agencies and private-sector teams in criminal investigations and intelligence analysis. The platform accelerates investigative workflows, enabling investigators to work faster and resolve more cases effectively.

5 investors

Gallatin applies AI and predictive analytics to modernize defense logistics, replacing manual processes with data-driven capabilities to support military operations and strategic deterrence.

5 investors

Gambit builds an adaptive intelligence software platform for autonomous systems that enables teams to deploy and evolve autonomous behaviors across multiple hardware platforms. The system supports real-time multi-robot control and coordination for defense, aerospace, and infrastructure applications.

5 investors

Geminus builds physics-native AI systems that understand, predict, and optimize complex industrial infrastructure in real time by combining physics-based simulation with real-world data and uncertainty-aware reasoning. The company serves energy, industrial, space, and defense sectors with mission-critical system optimization and monitoring.

5 investors

A launch services company that develops vehicles and satellite systems for space missions. Gilmour Space serves customers requiring access to orbit through proprietary launch vehicle and satellite capabilities.

5 investors

Kalam Labs designs and manufactures high-altitude hydrogen-based unmanned aerial vehicles and stratospheric platforms for military and defense applications, including surveillance systems, autonomous weather platforms, and stealth strike swarms capable of operating at 100,000+ feet. The company serves the Indian armed forces with edge-of-space aerial warfare technology developed and manufactured in India.

5 investors

Knightscope develops autonomous security robots and related technology for physical security and public safety applications. The company is a US-based provider of robotic surveillance and detection systems.

5 investors