Defense Angels
Angel networkAustin Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Defense Angels invests in the future of national security through early-stage companies operating at the intersection of defense and commercial technology. Their focus areas span advanced energy and materials, aerospace, artificial intelligence and autonomy, communications, computing, and human systems. The firm leverages a network of hundreds of angel investors and partnerships with industry leaders to support promising defense, dual-use, and government-related ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesDefense Tech Γ3AI & Machine Learning Γ2Deep Tech Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1EdTech Γ1Hardware Γ1Logistics & Supply Chain Γ1Robotics Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ4
Investments Β· 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLearn to Win builds training software based on learning science and "Agile Learning" principles originally developed for pro sports teams, letting organizations capture operational knowledge and build lessons without technical expertise.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEdTechSaaS
Co-investorsThe Westly GroupDorm Room
Mach Industries designs and manufactures defense systems including unmanned aerial systems, precision munitions, high-altitude surveillance platforms, and propulsion testing capabilities for military applications.
Defense TechHardwareHuntington Beach, US
Ethan Thornton(Executive Officer, Director)Brendan Cooney(Executive Officer)
BoardKeith Rabois(Director)inGeoff Lewis(Director)inLewis Geoff(Director)
Co-investorsAloft VCBedrockBig Brain HoldingsChampion Hill VenturesCoalitionGreycroft+7 more
Skyways manufactures hybrid aircraft for logistics and defense operations, combining helicopter-like vertical takeoff with airplane-like cruise capabilities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAustin, US
Charles Acknin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesEvolution VC PartnersKima VenturesMVP VenturesNextView VenturesPi Campus+4 more
Umbra designs, builds, tests, and operates satellite systems with precision radar imagery capabilities for space-based missions and intelligence applications.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechSanta Barbara, US
David Langan(CEO, Co-founder)Gabe Dominocielo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn Burbank(Director)
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalChampion Hill VenturesCrosscut VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCNimble PartnersScOp Venture Capital+6 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSkyways Β· hoodline.com Β· Feb 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Defense Angels focus on?
- Defense Angels focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Defense Tech, Energy, GovTech, New Materials, Space Tech.
- Where is Defense Angels located?
- Defense Angels is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Who does Defense Angels co-invest with?
- Defense Angels most often shares deals with Champion Hill Ventures, Crosscut Ventures, Greycroft, among 33 tracked co-investors.
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