Fundraising FoxDepartment of Defense — 2015 Investments
56 investments dated 2015 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
ACM manufactures net-shape mandrels using FastCore technology for composite processing, with materials approved for aerospace applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsTucson, US
Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR) Inc. founders
Adventium Labs offers the CAMET Library, a subscription-based collection of model-based engineering and analysis tools that help system engineers and architects detect flaws in complex cyber-physical systems during the requirements and design phases.
Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper Tools
AET develops radiation-hardened semiconductor devices and infrared sensor models for defense and aerospace applications.
Deep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSemiconductorsMelbourne, US
Tom Sanders Jr.(Chief Financial Officer, Co-founder)Thomas J. Sanders(President)
Architecture Technology Corporation (ATCorp) develops advanced engineering solutions for complex systems, with expertise in next-generation networking, cybersecurity, airspace traffic modeling, and high-performance computing.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEdTechMinneapolis, US
Blue Marble Health offers a software platform providing home health tools to improve star ratings, referral and reimbursement rates, and staffing, along with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) tools for staff time tracking and billing.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
CAMX Power develops and commercializes lithium-ion battery materials, systems, and safety technologies for commercial and government markets.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsBoston, US
Dr. Kenan Sahin(Founder and CEO)
Lightergy builds adaptive power, energy, and thermal systems for data centers, co-designing hardware and control as a unified architecture to increase compute capacity per megawatt and reduce power consumption within existing infrastructure.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Edge Case provides safety solutions and a real-time safety intelligence platform for organizations deploying complex autonomous and AI systems, using its DevSafeOps methodology to build safety assurance into the product lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Michael Wagner(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inPhilip Koopman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investors412 Venture FundMonozukuri VenturesTrucks VCLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesYabeo
Energesis is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for obesity and metabolic disorders through drug discovery targeting energy metabolism and mitochondrial function.
BiotechHealthtech
Brian Freeman(Chief Executive Officer & President, Co-Founder & Director)Olivier Boss(Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder & Director)Jean-Paul Giacobino(Scientific Advisory Board & Co-Founder)
Fibralign is a Stanford-spinout, commercial-stage company that develops therapeutic medical devices built on its Nanoweave collagen scaffolding technology for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsUnion City, US
Greg Kingin
Co-investorsStartX
Forterra develops autonomous weapons, sensors, and battlefield systems using distributed control networks for defense operations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Alberto Lacaze(Founder)inJoseph Putney(Chief Technology Officer)inJosh Araujo(Founder)
Co-investors645 VenturesCollaborative FundCRESCENT COVE CAPITALEnlightenment CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementLitquidity Ventures+12 more
Hedgefogg Research manufactures Dayton AVT, an automated vision testing instrument designed for clinical assessment and research, developed in collaboration with the US Air Force for aircrew vision evaluation and patient care applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesSpace TechSouthern California, US
Vipo develops, manufactures, and installs high-performance polymer solutions for corrosion, fire protection, and thermal insulation used in demanding environments.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew Materials
Mentis Sciences is a federal government contractor specializing in research and development with extensive experience in materials science and aerospace manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
John F. Dignam(Founder)
Nalas provides chemistry and chemical engineering services to help companies develop and scale safe, sustainable, and cost-effective chemical and pharmaceutical processes.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechEnterprise Software
Nanocomposix manufactures hydroxyapatite nanoparticles—biocompatible calcium phosphate materials—for research and medical applications including bone regeneration, drug delivery, dental care, and water purification.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsSan Diego, US
Steven Oldenburg(Founder)
OnTo Technology develops direct battery recycling methods, including its patented Inertization and Cathode Healing processes, to recover and restore lithium-ion battery cathode materials at low cost and low carbon footprint.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Dr. Steve Sloop(Owner & Founder)
Otherlab is an independent research and design lab that develops technologies in renewable energy, robotics, and manufacturing, incubating internal projects into spinout companies.
CleantechEnergyRobotics
Saul Griffith(Founder, Chief Scientist)James McBride(Co-founder, CTO)in
Co-investorsIn-Q-Tel
BiotechRedwood City, US
Kenneth J. Kelley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJames Connolly(Director)Howard B. Rosen(Director)Richard Tong(Director)Henry G. Coit, Jr.(Director)Phil Russell(Director)
Phelps2020 develops artificial intelligence and computer vision solutions for real-time and edge video processing, including custom algorithms, sensor integration, and GPU-accelerated video compression across electro-optical, infrared, and multi-spectral sensors.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechKnoxville, US
Pulsar Informatics develops fatigue management software for aviation operations, helping schedulers, safety officers, and flight crews assess and mitigate fatigue risk in compliance with industry standards.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Dr. Mollicone(Co-founder)Matthew(Co-founder)Chris Mott(Technical Architect)
Renaissance Services is a systems engineering firm serving the aerospace and defense industry, providing rapid delivery of low-volume, hard-to-get replacement parts and integrating digital technologies for engineering and manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense Tech
Sentient Science develops physics-informed digital engineering software to predict component failures and optimize asset management across critical infrastructure sectors including aerospace, energy, and industrial equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Sierra Energy develops FastOx gasification technology that converts municipal solid waste, biomass, hazardous waste, tires, and medical waste into synthesis gas for downstream conversion into renewable energy and fuels.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy
Stratonics develops thermal process monitoring technology for additive manufacturing, with a patented dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer that measures melt pool temperatures in laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Sylvatica Bio develops organ and tissue preservation technologies, including supercooling methods that extend the viability of human organs such as livers outside the body.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Sebastian Eriksson Giwa, PhD(Founder)inMike Taylor(Founder)in
Co-investorsStartXTaihill Venture
BiotechBlacksburg, US
Bud Thompson(Director)inMami Byrum(Director)Patricia A. Caldwell(Director)David Henderson(Director)John M. Engel IV(Director)George Nichols(Executive Officer)
ThermAvant Technologies designs and manufactures oscillating heat pipe (OHP) thermal management solutions and thermal straps for aero-defense and high-technology customers, including government and commercial spaceflight applications.
Defense TechHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechUSA, US
Dr. Bill MaDr. Bin WuJoe Boswellin
Co-investorsCentennial InvestorsMissouri Technology Corporation
Trex Enterprises designs advanced communication systems (millimeter-wave, lasercom, optical switching, multi-frequency antennas), sensor technologies (laser radar, security imaging, adaptive optics, camera systems), and technical solutions including celestial navigation and FOD detection radar.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
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
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
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)
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