Venture-Backed Startups

DefectDojo is a DevSecOps and application security orchestration platform that integrates with 200+ security tools to help security teams automate vulnerability management and scale their operations. It offers an open source edition alongside a Pro Edition for security teams seeking automation and actionable insights.

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Defendec provides autonomous intrusion detection systems for remote border and perimeter security using rugged, battery-powered devices with AI-based image analysis. The system is deployed globally by defense forces, border guards, and law enforcement to detect unauthorized movement and vehicle crossings with minimal false alarms.

2 investors

Defendermate is developing an AI-driven vulnerability and exposure management approach that assesses whether CVEs are actually exploitable in a customer's specific environment and maps attack paths to prioritize response. It aims to help security teams reduce exposure, contain blast radius, and improve monitoring at machine speed against AI-orchestrated attacks.

1 investor

DefendEye builds a launch-tube drone system with a low-light camera and onboard AI that detects humans and streams real-time video to an observation center within seconds of a triggered launch. It targets military, defense, and civil emergency users for use cases such as search and rescue, border control, perimeter breach detection, and aerial surveillance (ISR).

1 investor

Consolidated cybersecurity platform designed for small and medium-sized organizations without dedicated security teams.

3 investors

Defense Catalyst provides AI-powered simulations and training for federal contracting professionals to develop acquisition and procurement decision-making skills through realistic scenarios and performance feedback.

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Defense Unicorns delivers secure, vendor-lock-free software deployment solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and mission-critical environments. The company helps government agencies and system integrators accelerate software delivery in air-gapped and classified networks while maintaining security compliance.

3 investors

DefenseStorm provides a cloud-based compliance and cyber risk management platform specifically designed for financial services institutions. The solution helps banks and credit unions achieve cyber threat readiness and regulatory compliance.

4 investors

DefensX develops cybersecurity software focused on browser and web security protection. The company provides endpoint and web threat defense for organizations.

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Defentry offers a modular B2B SaaS platform that lets banks, insurers, telcos, and cybersecurity providers launch white-label identity protection services, including dark web monitoring, credit and government record tracking, real-time alerts, automated data removal, and fraud recovery support. The company sells through partners rather than directly to consumers and serves the fintech, insurance, and cybersecurity markets.

1 investor

Defer is a managed background job processing platform for Node.js that allows developers to move computationally expensive tasks outside the request-response cycle. The service provides an operational dashboard and API designed to reduce setup overhead compared to piecing together open-source or cloud infrastructure solutions.

2 investors

Deferred is a platform that facilitates 1031 real estate exchanges for investors, offering tax-deferred property transactions with no fees, interest earned on exchange funds, and comprehensive support through the entire process. The service targets real estate investors seeking a transparent alternative to traditional exchange accommodators.

3 investors

Deffai is an AI-native regulatory affairs platform that helps life sciences companies prepare and strengthen FDA submissions using domain-specific AI built on review patterns and guidances. It targets biotech and medical device firms working on areas such as cell and gene therapy, vaccines, oncology, and combination products, and is staffed by former FDA reviewers and decision-makers.

1 investor

DEFI Group is Europe's leader in out-of-home advertising, providing strategic OOH (outdoor advertising) solutions for clients across the continent.

1 investor

Crypto startup accelerator, formerly Chicago DeFi Alliance, that reorganized as AllianceDAO to accelerate Web3 startups.

3 investors

defi SOLUTIONS provides a suite of loan and lease origination, servicing, and outsourced servicing software for auto and consumer finance lenders. Its platform covers the full lending lifecycle, including borrower self-service, automated decisioning, funding, servicing, collections, and remarketing, primarily for high-volume lenders in North America.

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Defiant Food Group manufactures sous-vide protein products, marketed under the True North Sous-Vide brand, with a focus on nutrient-dense foods and sustainable production methods. It aims to change food industry manufacturing and supply chain practices.

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Defibrio makes a portable AED that connects to a smartphone via USB-C, using the phone's battery and app to detect cardiac arrest and deliver a defibrillation shock. Sold to households through an annual subscription covering the device, electrode pads, and software updates.

1 investor

Defigo builds access control technology aimed at making building entry secure and easy to use for tenants and property managers. The company positions its products for residential and commercial properties, focusing on property security and management.

1 investor

DeFi Land is a play-and-earn blockchain game with a farming theme, offering gameplay such as fishing, shooting, harvesting, and idle pet care tied to NFTs. Players use Gen-0 NFTs (fishing rods, guns, harvesters, and animals) with rarity-based attributes to play and earn rewards.

1 investor