Defense Startups

Arlo Industries builds a sensor network that detects and tracks aerial threats including drones using passive, distributed technology rather than traditional radar, serving military and defense operators.

1 investor

Capuchin is an AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge management platform designed for engineering organizations that work with hardware, antennas, RF systems, optics, robotics, and similar technical products. The system operates entirely on-premise, indexing product data from PDM/PLM systems, ERPs, and collaboration tools while maintaining ITAR and CMMC compliance for defense and government-facing engineering teams.

1 investor

ChemPilot.ai uses AI, machine learning, and physics-based quantum simulations to discover and develop new materials for defense and dual-use applications, including energetics, propellants, carbon fibers, polymers, coatings, and composites. It serves defense manufacturers and government R&D agencies seeking to shorten materials development timelines and secure supply chains.

1 investor

Consus provides an API that directs AI requests to secure infrastructure built for handling controlled data in aerospace and defense sectors, eliminating the need for customers to manage compliance and infrastructure separately.

1 investor

Greypoint Industries manufactures affordable autonomous interceptor systems designed to counter drone swarm attacks, offering military forces a cost-effective defensive solution that can be deployed and operated by soldiers.

1 investor

Keres develops reusable unmanned jet interceptors for air defense, including the Garmur, which launches on command to identify and destroy drones and cruise missiles before landing to be reused. The company serves military commanders seeking a lower-cost alternative to fighter aircraft for aerial threat response.

1 investor

Per Vices builds high-performance, modular software defined radios (SDRs) for mission-critical wireless applications. Its products are aimed at customers developing wireless systems who want to reduce integration complexity, cost, and time to market.

1 investor

Polemos Industries develops AI-guided short-range ballistic missiles and compact launchers built for mass production, linking its launchers into a strike network that connects with existing reconnaissance drones so a drone can geolocate a target and the nearest launcher can fire a guided round within seconds. The company serves military forces seeking affordable precision strike capability at scale.

1 investor

RiskCube is an AI-native insurance brokerage for startups that compares business insurance quotes from top-rated carriers, helps founders pick coverage, and issues Certificates of Insurance, often within about a day. It offers cyber, D&O, general liability, and tech E&O coverage for startups closing enterprise deals, raising capital, or passing compliance reviews.

1 investor

Vendra connects manufacturers with a network of qualified US-based suppliers to produce custom parts, managing the full process from quote aggregation to delivery for aerospace and defense companies.

1 investor