Department of Defense — 2018 Investments

Co-investorsBOBoston Harbor Angels

AAPlasma is an engineering company that researches and develops advanced oxidation processes using non-equilibrium "cold" plasma, UV, and high-voltage electronics, and partners with industry clients to integrate these systems for applications like air cleaning, water treatment, disinfection, and food safety.

CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsPhiladelphia, US

Greg Fridman(Co-founder)Charles Bailey(Co-founder)

A content website featuring articles, guides, and tips about snowboarding, including equipment advice, technique tutorials, and travel packing guides for snowboarding enthusiasts.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechPortland, US

David McCulloch(Executive Officer, Director)Howard Russell(Executive Officer)Donald Megrath(Executive Officer)Jack Cornelius(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPeter Pace(Director)Greg Van Gasse(Director)

Co-investorsKEKeiretsu Forum

Amad Inc. develops wearable blast sensors and controllable vehicle suspension technologies.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Apollo Neuro makes a wearable device that delivers gentle vibrations ("SmartVibes") intended to balance the autonomic nervous system, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, and recovery.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessPittsburgh, US

KFKathryn Fantauzzi(Co-founder and CEO)inDDDr. David Rabin MD, PhD(Co-founder; neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist)

Co-investorsIDID8 InvestmentsNONoeticPOPortfoliaB B CapitalBABain Capital VenturesNENexus Venture Partners+3 more

ARiA is an R&D firm specializing in machine learning, signal processing, numerical modeling, and software development, serving government and commercial customers with applied research and advanced development solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechCentral Virginia, US

Dr. Jason E. Summers(Chief Scientist and Managing Member)in

Applied Spectra, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareWest Sacramento, US

Richard E. Russo(Founder)Jong Yoo(Executive Officer)

ARCTOS provides R&D, advanced manufacturing, aerospace safety and risk analysis, and technology development in domains including materials, propulsion, sensors, electronics, and space systems.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

Assured Bio Labs operates a testing and analysis laboratory that measures indoor air quality across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, identifying molds, allergens, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds.

BiotechHealthtechOak Ridge, US

Edward A. Sobek(Founder)

Azul3D provides a 3D-printing manufacturing platform for producing prescription lenses and other optical parts, using its proprietary HARP continuous printing technology to create layerless polymer parts.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsChicago, US

JHJames Hedrick(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsEXExposition VenturesGSGS FuturesRORocky Point Ventures

Cepeda Associates supplies manufacturing and assembly services to the Department of Defense, including K-Monel components, support equipment, welding, machining, electrical design, and PCB assembly with testing capabilities.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareMedical DevicesLouisville, US

Eric Taylor(President)

CMC Pharma is a drug development company specializing in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) services throughout the pharmaceutical development lifecycle.

BiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical Devices

DWE is a precision plastic injection molding company producing custom parts and assemblies for the medical and defense industries, including life-saving medical devices and products for the Department of Defense.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechMedical DevicesBelcamp, US

Dave Wheatley(Founder)

AimLock develops target detection, classification, and identification systems along with weapon stabilization, fire-control, and autonomous precision targeting technology.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardware

Bryan Bockmon

Diversified Technologies, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareBedford, US

EMSI is an aerospace and defense company specializing in radar systems development, including inverse synthetic aperture radar image processing, radar signal analysis, and automated target recognition technologies.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEl Segundo, US

Brian Lamb(Founder, President & CEO)

Elidah develops an FDA-cleared external neuromuscular therapy platform for treating urinary incontinence in women and men, offered through direct-to-consumer and clinical care channels including telehealth and Medicare coverage.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsCOConnecticut Innovations

Expedition Technology develops signal, image, and multi-INT solutions for defense and intelligence agencies, addressing complex command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance challenges.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech

Greg Harrison(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsENEnlightenment CapitalRARazor's Edge Ventures

BiotechWarrensville Heights, US

RMReid Martin Rubsamen(Executive Officer, Director)inRMReid Michael Rubsamen(Executive Officer, Director)inTBThomas Brady(Executive Officer)inLester John Lloyd(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPamela Steele(Director)Anthony Tufaro(Director)

Fosmo Med develops field hydration systems for intravenous use using forward osmosis technology, designed for disaster relief and military applications.

Deep TechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices

Ben Park(CEO and Founder)

Goldfinch Sensor Technologies and Analytics develops sensor technology and analytics solutions, with a portfolio that includes applications in monitoring and data collection systems.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoT

Mark Roberson(Founder and CEO)

ComplyFoam manufactures replacement memory foam ear tips for popular wireless earbuds models including Apple AirPods Pro, Sony, and Bose.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware

HVMN makes drinkable exogenous ketone supplements that deliver ketones to the bloodstream without fasting or restrictive diets, aimed at people seeking energy, focus, and athletic or cognitive performance.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsANAndreessen HorowitzFOFourward VenturesSOSoma Capital

IAVO Research and Scientific is a geospatial and behavioral analytics firm founded in 1995 that serves U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense, and commercial clients.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechEnergyDurham, US

IRLabs designs and manufactures infrared detection systems and cryogenic equipment for scientific research, semiconductor testing, and defense applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSpace TechTucson, US

Manny Teran(Chief Executive Officer)Chris Foster(Chief Operating Officer)Steven Zoltowski(Sales Manager)Dr. Frank Low

A defense technology company developing systems to support multi-domain military operations across air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace domains for U.S. armed forces.

Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGermantown, US

Mapp Biopharmaceutical develops novel pharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, with a focus on unmet needs in global health and biodefense.

BiotechHealthtech

Kevin WhaleyLarry Zeitlin

Moveo develops ExoBand, a passive walking orthosis made of a belt and two thigh cuffs that stores energy from the gait cycle to assist hip flexors and improve walking function.

HardwareMedical DevicesRobotics

Fausto Panizzolo(Founder / Engineer, PhD)

Novateur Research Solutions provides research, incubation, funding, and commercialization support for government and commercial clients, taking novel technologies from concept to market.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechAshburn, US

Khurram Hassan Shafique(President)Zeeshan Rasheed(Chief Technology Officer)Joseph Bercovic(Director of Strategic Growth)

Ophirex is a biotech company developing varespladib, an investigational oral capsule intended to treat snakebite envenomation by inactivating a key venom toxin found in most snake species.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechCorte Madera, US

JHJerry Harrison(Co-founder; Director)MRMatthew R. Lewin(Founder and Board Member)inJGJeremy Gowler(Chief Executive Officer & Board Director)inSara Carter(Executive)Timothy Platts-Mills(Executive)Dotson(Finance leader (Controller/Finance))

Co-investorsGLGlobal Health Investment FundTUTullis Health Investors

Parry builds integrated mission systems combining software, hardware, and AI-enabled autonomy that operate across platforms and environments without requiring custom integration.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsAlexandria, US

JPJon Pilon(Executive Officer)inAMAydin Mohtashamian(Executive Officer)inJohn D Parkes(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRobert Miller(Director)GCGus Coldebella(Director)inDavid Gross(Director)

Co-investorsTETeamworthy VenturesTRTrue VenturesCACastle Island Ventures

Pendar Technologies develops Raman spectroscopy instruments and autonomous chemistry systems for chemical analysis and discovery, including handheld devices for identifying threat materials and tools for real-time reaction kinetics, inspection, authentication, and process control.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Monmouth Jct., US

MHMartin H. Ettenberg(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardStephen W. McHugh(Director)

QorTek develops and manufactures smart material devices, advanced piezoceramics, and high-density power electronics for underwater, land, air, space, medical, and industrial systems.

Defense TechHardwareNew MaterialsLinden, US

Gareth Knowles(Director)inWilliam Michael Bradley(Executive Officer, Director)Ross Bird(Executive Officer, Director)inSafakcan Tuncdemir(Director)

BoardDaniel Warner(Director)Joseph Murray(Director)

Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company building space infrastructure, autonomous aircraft, and multi-domain operations technology using digital engineering and AI automation.

Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Co-investorsAEAE Industrial PartnersINIndustrious VenturesSPSpaceFund

Roam Robotics builds a modular, air-powered exoskeleton system that augments human strength and endurance, using lightweight actuators and a robotic knee brace to add power while reducing exertion, pain, and injury risk.

Defense TechHardwareRobotics

Tim Swift(Founder)

Co-investorsGAGaingelsHEHeuristic Capital PartnersVAValor Equity PartnersVEVenture Investment AssociatesMEMenlo VenturesR7R7 Partners

Seed Innovations is a small business specializing in Platform One adoption and containerization services for defense and government organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDefense TechDeveloper ToolsSaaSColorado, US

Sensimetrics develops software and hearing aid signal processing technologies for individuals with hearing impairment, including noise-reduction algorithms, hearing loss simulations, and assistive listening devices.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, US

Patrick M. Zurek(President)

Senvol provides data, software, and services for additive manufacturing implementation, serving Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in aerospace, oil & gas, medical, and automotive industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHardware

Signature Research Inc. develops threat signature modeling, detection algorithms, and denial-and-deception systems analysis for military and defense applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareCalumet, US

SILKTECH develops Silk-Derived Protein (SDP) ingredients and holds patented technology and a proprietary database to support formulation for products containing water.

BiotechHealthtechNew Materials

SPR develops the SPRINT PNS System, a peripheral nerve stimulation device for pain relief.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesCleveland, US

Maria Bennett(President, CEO, and Founder)inJBJosh Boggs(Executive Officer)inMark Stulz(Executive Officer)Marilyn A. Eisele(Executive Officer)Ben Austin(Chief Financial Officer)inDYDavid Youngberg(Chief Commercial Officer)

Co-investorsAFAF WPartnersJUJumpstart VenturesMUMutual Capital PartnersNDNDIRCRC CapitalRERevelation Partners

Switchbox is a US-based consulting firm that provides technology strategy, AI enablement, and custom software development, including LLM integration, legacy modernization, systems integration, and data analytics.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Joel Stephens(Co-Founder)Trip Bodley(CEO)

Tiger Tech Solutions develops wearable devices and machine learning software for monitoring human performance and health, including an FDA-authorized device that screens for biomarkers of COVID-19.

Defense TechMedical Devices

North Besthesda, US

Irving Weinberg(Executive Officer, Director)

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