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Department of Defense — Full Portfolio

1,058 tracked investments · page 6 of 6 · listed companies and verified rows first

VADUM INCvaduminc.comJul 2013 · $5.2M

Vadum develops defense technology products including AI-powered image generation and object detection for space and drone-based targeting, radar characterization for emitter identification and tracking, remotely controlled disrupter tools, machine learning analytics for electronic warfare, missile defense guidance, and hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

VAWD APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CORPvawdengineering.comMar 2015 · $5.2M

VAWD Engineering provides engineering development and testing services for biometrics-based technologies, serving defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and commercial clients with rapid prototyping and field validation.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareArizona, US

VCOM3D INCvcom3d.cominJul 2006 · $3.6M

Vcom3D develops medical simulation and immersive training solutions including mixed reality systems, virtual equipment, and integration platforms for healthcare organizations, military programs, and academic institutions to enhance clinical training and team readiness.

Defense TechEdTechHealthtechMedical Devices

Carol Wideman(Co-founder and CEO)Ed Sims(Co-founder and CTO)in

VECNA TECHNOLOGIES, INCvecnahealthcare.comin𝕏May 2007 · $1.3M

Vecna Healthcare develops patient self-service and automation tools, including telepresence robots, for healthcare providers and government organizations.

Digital HealthHealthtechRobotics

Veloxiti, Inc.veloxiti.comJun 2014 · $1.1M
VENATOR SOLUTIONS, LLCvenator-solutions.comJul 2019 · $1.7M
Veritay Technology, Inc.veritay.comDec 2010 · $70K

Veritay Technology specializes in gun barrel and ammunition ballistics research, development, and testing for defense applications, along with propellant charge production and live-fire testing.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareBuffalo, US

VESITECH INCvesitech.comAug 2010 · $599.9K
VEXTEC Corporationvextec.comJun 2014 · $149.9K

VEXTEC provides software based on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) to predict product durability and reliability by simulating material microstructure behavior.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaSBrentwood, US

Vibrant Compositesvibrantcomposites.comSep 2014 · $1.1M

Vibrant Composites develops precision tap-based haptic actuators for wearable devices, moving beyond conventional vibration motors to enable distinct tactile signals.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Pratheev Sreetharan(Executive Officer, Director)Chaitanya Kanojia(Director)

VIBRANT CORPvibrantndt.comin𝕏Jun 2016 · $3.2M

Vibrant provides nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection technology using patented PCRT (Programmable Chromatic Resonance Technology) for manufacturing quality control.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareAlbuquerque, US

Lemna Hunter(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBill Miera(Director)JT Michelson(Director)David Durgin(Director)

VIGILANT CYBER SYSTEMS, INC.vigilantsys.cominMar 2014 · $698.2K

Vigilant Cyber Systems provides cybersecurity services for mission-critical systems, including custom software testing tools for cyber and electronic warfare, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for industrial control systems, and cybersecurity advisory services.

CybersecurityDefense TechSaaS

VirTech Biovirtechbio.cominNov 2017 · $1.9M

VirTech Bio develops OxyBridge, a human-derived hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC) intended as a blood substitute for time-critical trauma patients in hemorrhagic shock and for pre-transplant donor organ perfusion.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBeverly, US

Joseph Tucker(Executive Officer)Matias Vidal(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inDallas Hack(CEO & Director, Medical Affairs)inCOL(R) Dallas Hack, MD, MPH(CEO & Director, Medical Affairs)in

VIRTUAL EM INC.virtualem.comin𝕏Mar 2020 · $964K

Virtual EM is a research and development firm working in computational electromagnetics, embedded sensors, conformal antennas, and machine learning for defense and civilian markets.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoT

VIRTUALITICSvirtualitics.comin𝕏Dec 2022 · $167.5K

Virtualitics builds AI applications and a deployable AI platform focused on military readiness, covering areas like asset maintenance, supply chain, materiel storage, personnel preparedness, and cyber.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwarePasadena, US

Stanislav George Djorgovski(Director)Ciro Donalek(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Amori(Executive Officer, Director)inJerome Josz(Executive Officer)in

BoardShay Badie(Director)Marco DeMiroz(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpine Meridiangumi IncSmith Point CapitalSun Mountain CapitalThe Venture Reality Fund

VISION SYSTEMS INCvisionsystemsinc.cominJun 2013 · $4.1M

Vision Systems develops probabilistic 3D modeling and scene understanding technologies, including volumetric representation for estimating 3D geometry and terrain from uncertain source data and web-browser-based 3D GIS services.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

VISTENDO INCvistendo.cominDec 2019 · $1.9M
VITAME TECHNOLOGIES INCvitametech.comSep 2016 · $1.1M
VIVONICS INCvivonics.cominMar 2011 · $6.4M

Vivonics develops mobile physiological monitoring devices, advanced diagnostics, and non-invasive clinical decision support technologies focused on improving human health and wellness.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Gordon Hirschman(President and CEO)Michele Pierro(Director of Technology Development)Michael Martell(Director of Business Operations)

Volans Ivolans-i.comMay 2019 · $100K

Co-investorsOne Planet Group

Voragotechvoragotech.comin𝕏Aug 2005 · $100K

Vorago Technologies provides radiation-hardened electronics and components for space missions and harsh environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSpace Tech

Co-investorsNew Science Ventures

VORTANT TECHNOLOGIES LLCvortant.com𝕏

Vortant Technologies is a design, technology, and software development firm that develops products and solutions through research and collaboration.

HardwareHealthtech

VOXTEL, INC.voxtel-inc.com𝕏Jul 2007 · $10.7M

Allegro designs and manufactures semiconductor-based sensing and power solutions for automotive, industrial, and clean energy applications.

HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSemiconductors

VR REHAB INCvirtualrealityrehab.comSep 2016 · $2.4M

A defense-focused R&D company developing large-scale drone swarm systems, including a container-based rapid-deployment platform (HellHive) and low-cost small UAS for delivery, counter-UAS targeting, and offensive missions.

Deep TechDefense TechRobotics

VULINTUS, INCvulintus.comSep 2016 · $149.8K

Vulintus develops automated preclinical behavior assessment systems for research laboratories, enabling high-throughput testing of motor, cognitive, memory, and sensory function in rodent models.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesLafayette, US

Robert Rennaker(Co-founder)Drew Sloan(Co-founder)

W5 Technologies Incw5tech.cominJan 2017 · $149.2K

W5 Tech develops wireless technology products designed for military and satellite communications, including MUOS (Mobile User Objective System) solutions for troubleshooting, coverage extension, and network access.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechPhoenix, US

Bob White(Founder)Anne White(Founder)Jason Ferguson(President)Elaine Ferguson(Vice President of Operations)

WANG ELECTRO-OPTO CORPORATIONweo.comSep 2006 · $960.5K
WASATCH IONICS LLCwasatchionics.comAug 2023 · $175K

Wasatch Ionics develops advanced battery chemistries and energy storage solutions, including lithium-oxygen batteries, lithium-ion battery recycling technology, and reserve batteries for military and space applications.

Deep TechDefense TechEnergyNew MaterialsSalt Lake City, US

Javier Alvaré(President and R&D Director)

Wavefrontwavefrontllc.usJun 2012 · $150K

Hosted platform for ingesting, storing, visualizing, and alerting on time series data.

Palo Alto, US

Dev Nag(Director)Pete Cittadini(Executive Officer)Robert Dunn(Executive Officer)

BoardBrian Melton(Director)Sam Pullara(Director)Bill Coughran(Director)

Co-investorsSpider CapitalTenaya CapitalSequoia CapitalSutter Hill Ventures

WEB SENSING, LLCwebsensing.comJul 2016 · $149.8K

WebSensing builds an ultra-compact hardware security suite offering perimeter, network, and endpoint protection, including quantum-resistant encryption, protocol translation, and anomaly detection for edge and legacy systems.

CybersecurityDefense TechHardware

Weinberg Medical Physicsweinbergmedicalphysics.cominJun 2018 · $149.9K

North Besthesda, US

Irving Weinberg(Executive Officer, Director)

WELKIN SCIENCES, LLCwelkinsciences.comJan 2013 · $4.6M
WetWare BioSystems LLCwetwarebiosystems.cominAug 2021 · $250K

WetWare Biosystems develops a helmet-based device that detects traumatic brain injury (TBI) and then works to protect and preserve brain tissue to reduce injury severity.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

WIDDER BROS INCwidderbros.comDec 2013 · $2.4M
WILCOX INDUSTRIES CORP.wilcoxind.comin𝕏Apr 2022 · $1.3M

Wilcox Industries designs and manufactures combat systems for military and elite operators, including fire control systems, laser aiming devices, weapon-integrated targeting platforms, and ergonomic weapon control accessories.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTNewington, US

WISER Systemswisersystems.comin𝕏Dec 2022 · $1.3M

WISER Systems provides real-time location tracking (RTLS) solutions for manufacturing operations, enabling visibility into work orders, tooling, equipment, and inventory across aerospace, metal manufacturing, electronics, and other industrial environments.

Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRaleigh, US

Elaine C. Rideout(Founder)Dr. Seth E. Hollar(Co-founder, CEO, and Chief Technology Officer)Margaret Hostetler(Director)Jeff Shelden(Director)

WOLF TECHNICAL SERVICES INCwolftechnical.comin𝕏Mar 2014 · $1.4M

Wolf Technical Services is a forensic engineering consulting firm that investigates product liability, accident reconstruction, and design failures for legal teams, as well as provides design engineering services to defense contractors and manufacturing clients.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLegalTechUnited States, US

WW TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INCwwtechnology.comNov 2020 · $100K

WW Technology Group provides analysis and technology solutions for mission-critical systems, with proprietary methodologies and tools for compliance certification, verification and validation, supply chain analysis, and model-based systems engineering.

CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTech

X-Therma Inc.x-therma.comin𝕏Sep 2015 · $2.3M

X-Therma develops a proprietary peptoid-based technology that inhibits ice crystal formation to enable long-term sub-zero preservation and transport of cells, tissues, organs, and other biologics.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsRichmond, US

Xiaoxi Wei(Founder & CEO)inMark Kline(Executive Officer, Director)inJohannes Weggemann(Director)

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersDellin InvestmentsLIFTTMethuselah FoundationMethuselah FundsPortfolia+2 more

X-Wave Innovations, Inc.x-waveinnovations.comSep 2018 · $100K

X-wave Innovations is a research and development firm that designs, manufactures, and sells turn-key technology solutions and provides consulting and development services for federal and commercial customers in defense, aerospace, energy, and transportation.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

XCELERIUM INCxcelerium.cominSep 2023 · $1.2M

Xcelerium develops processors for real-time AI in autonomous physical systems such as robots, vehicles, and drones.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors

Naser Adas(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesSilicon Catalyst

XERION ADVANCED BATTERY CORP.xerionbattery.cominSep 2015 · $2.1M

Xerion develops DirectPlate, an electroplating and electrolyte technology that combines metal refinement, battery material synthesis, and electrode deposition into a single-step process.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsLongmont, US

John Busbee(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Braun(Director)Christopher Kolb(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMerion B Reynolds(Director)

XL SCIENTIFIC LLCverusresearch.netinJan 2022 · $1.2M

Verus Research is a scientific research and development company that creates engineering solutions for technical problems across multiple disciplines.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareTucson, US

XPLOSAFE LLCxplosafe.comin𝕏Feb 2016 · $805K

XploSafe provides real-time detection kits for identifying explosive compounds on-site, serving bomb squads and hazmat teams.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTNew MaterialsStillwater, US

Allen W. Apblett(President and Co-Founder)ShoaibNick Materer

XR 2 LEAD LLCxr2lead.comAug 2023 · $209.4K
XTENSOR SYSTEMS INCxtensor.comDec 2006 · $99.9K

Xtensor develops Dynamic AI control products that automate tasks and distribute expertise by integrating with existing products to help customers enter new markets.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

YANKEE SCIENTIFIC INCyankeescientific.comMay 2007 · $877.9K

Yankee Scientific develops mechanical and electrical engineering solutions for private and public sector clients, with expertise in energy generation, conversion, and efficient utilization, including advanced thermal appliances and digitally-controlled systems.

Deep TechEnergyHardware

Yardney Technical Products, Inc.yardney.com

Renderboss is a render farm management tool for VFX, animation, and game studios, built in Rust.

Developer ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

YK BAE CORPykbcorp.comJun 2013 · $1.1M

Y.K.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

YOTTA NAVIGATION CORPyottanav.comJan 2008 · $699.5K
Zakurobatteryzakurobattery.comMay 2021 · $1.7M

Zakuro develops solid-state battery technology using a solid-state separator and lithium metal anode to increase energy density over lithium-ion cells.

Deep TechEnergyNew Materials

Co-investorsMichigan Rise

ZANSORS LLCzansors.comSep 2022 · $1.1M

Zansors develops sensor devices and mobile applications to monitor health biomarkers like heart rate and breathing patterns, enabling patients to detect early warning signs of conditions such as heart disease and sleep disorders.

Digital HealthHealthtechIoTMedical Devices

ZEPHYR SOFTWARE LLCzephyr-software.comMay 2014 · $863.6K

Zephyr Software conducts software security research and offers collaboration and consulting services in that area.

Cybersecurity

Zeteo Techzeteotech.comJul 2014 · $1.6M

Zeteo Tech develops mass spectrometry and detection technologies for biomedical, defense, and security applications, including bioaerosol detection and breath analysis.

BiotechDeep TechDefense TechMedical DevicesSykesville, US

Charles J. Call(Executive Officer, Director)inWayne Bryden(President and CEO)inTom McCreery(VP, Innovation / Chief Innovation Officer)inMike McLoughlin(VP, Research / Chief Technology Officer)Susan Furney(Chief Operating Officer)Jerry Carlisle(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsAnzu PartnersCottonwood Technology Fund

ZIVA CORPORATIONziva-corp.comFeb 2017 · $150K
ZYMERON CORPORATIONzymeron.comin𝕏Jan 2017 · $9.6M

Zymeron is a biotechnology company discovering and developing drugs for myeloprotection, cardioprotection, and neuroprotection focused on maintaining circulatory system health.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesResearch Triangle Park, US

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

WAVEFRONT RESEARCH, INCYANKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.