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Lockheed Martin Ventures

Corporate VCoperating company · company profile

Bethesda · Series A–Series B · 33 people tracked

Also known as Lockheed Martin · Lockheed Martin Investment Management Company

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Investment thesis

Targets dual-use technologies for integration into Lockheed’s defense and space platforms, granting structured access to business units and engineering teams to fast-track pilots and programs of record.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Series B
HQ
Bethesda, Maryland, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2014
Last 12 months
12 investments
AUM
$400M
Tracked investments
109
Unicorns
5
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
3

Team · 33 people

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Jim Taiclet· Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporationin

Jim Taiclet is chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, roles he assumed after joining as president and CEO in June 2020 and becoming chairman in March 2021; he has served on the company's board since January 2018. He previously was chairman, president and CEO of American Tower Corporation, president of AlliedSignal (later Honeywell Aerospace Services), and vice president of Engine Services at Pratt & Whitney. He began his career as a U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with degrees in engineering and international relations, and holds a master's degree from Princeton University.

Anthony DeSimone· Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President, Enterprise Engineering

Anthony (Tony) DeSimone is senior vice president of Enterprise Engineering at Lockheed Martin, overseeing engineering execution across the company's business areas and Enterprise Operations. He previously served as vice president of Engineering & Technology at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. He holds bachelor's and doctorate degrees in theoretical physics from Drexel University and an MBA from William and Mary University.

Chris Wronsky· Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officerin

Christopher (Chris) J. Wronsky is senior vice president and chief human resources officer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, overseeing global HR strategy and the company's security organization. He began his career at IBM and previously served as vice president of HR for the Rotary & Mission Systems business area, along with earlier HR roles in London, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and a master's in global human resource management from Rutgers University.

Daniel J. Tenney· Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Strategy

Daniel J. (Dan) Tenney is Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Strategy at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he oversees integrated capabilities for customers and enterprise-wide growth strategy. He previously held Strategy & Business Development leadership roles at Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems and Space business areas, and spent more than 27 years at NASA, including as associate administrator for mission support. He also served as executive vice chancellor and CFO for the University of North Texas System, and holds an accounting degree from Christopher Newport University and an MBA from Averett University.

Evan Scott· Chief Financial Officer

Evan Scott is the chief financial officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation, overseeing the company's financial strategy, processes, and operations. He joined Lockheed Martin in 1999 and previously served as CFO of Lockheed Martin Space, vice president and treasurer, and CFO of Missiles and Fire Control. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from Syracuse University and an MBA in finance from the University of Maryland.

Frank St. John· Chief Operating Officerin

Frank St. John is chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin, a role he has held since June 2020, with responsibility for the corporation's four major business areas and its Operations, Global Business Development & Strategy, and Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation organizations. He previously led the Rotary and Mission Systems business area (2019–2020) and the Missiles and Fire Control business area (2018–2019), and has spent his entire career at Lockheed Martin. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida.

Jenna McMullin· Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officerin

Jenna McMullin is Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, leading global communications across its business areas. She joined the company in 2020 and previously served as VP of Communications for its Space business, and earlier held communications leadership roles at Boeing Defense, Space and Security and at DISH Network. She holds a bachelor's degree in public relations from Drake University and an MBA from George Mason University.

Kevin J. O'Connor· Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretaryin

Kevin J. O'Connor is senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he oversees the company's legal affairs and advises senior leadership and the Board of Directors. His earlier roles include chief legal officer at Carrier and Point72, vice president of global ethics and compliance at United Technologies, and law firm partner, along with public-sector positions such as Associate Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, Chief of Staff to the U.S. Attorney General, and senior counsel at the SEC Division of Enforcement. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and serves on the University of Connecticut Board of Trustees and as an independent director of Encompass Health Corporation.

Leo Mackay· Senior Vice President, Ethics and Enterprise Assurancein

Leo Mackay is senior vice president of Ethics and Enterprise Assurance and chief audit executive at Lockheed Martin Corporation, and sits on the Board of Directors of LM Ventures. He previously served as vice president of Corporate Domestic Business Development, president of the ICGS joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, and deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former F-14 pilot, he earned a master's degree and doctorate in public policy from Harvard University.

Maria Demaree· Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation and CIOin

Maria Demaree is senior vice president for Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation and chief information officer at Lockheed Martin, where she leads the corporation's 1LMX transformation program covering digital enablement, IT operations, data and analytics, and cybersecurity. She previously served as vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's National Security Space business, and earlier led Special Programs and Mission Solutions within Lockheed Martin Space. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Pennsylvania State University and a master's in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mark Stewart· Senior Vice President, Operations

Mark D. Stewart is Senior Vice President of Operations at Lockheed Martin Corporation, overseeing enterprise performance, advanced manufacturing, production, quality, and supply chain across a workforce of more than 48,000. He previously held vice president roles in Space Operations, Navigation Systems, and Commercial Space Systems Engineering and Operations, and led the GPS III development and production program. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master's in business management from Pennsylvania State University.

Orlando Sanchez, Jr.· President, Aeronautics
Robert Head· Senior Vice President, Government Affairsin

Robert Head is Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Lockheed Martin, where he oversees the corporation's engagement with U.S. Government customers at the federal, state, and local levels. He previously held the role of Vice President for Political Affairs, State Government & Global Program Support at the company, and earlier served as Chief of Staff to House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger and as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and a master's degree from the U.S. Naval War College.

Robert Lightfoot· President, Spacein

Robert Lightfoot is president of Lockheed Martin Space and an officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation, overseeing the company's space business spanning satellites, human spaceflight, missile defense, and robotic spacecraft. He joined Lockheed Martin in 2019, holding earlier roles including vice president of Operations and vice president of Strategy and Business Development, and was previously president of LSINC Corporation. Before that, he spent 29 years at NASA, rising to associate administrator and serving as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center; he holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Alabama.

Sarah B. Hiza· Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Innovation

Dr. Sarah B. Hiza is Lockheed Martin's Senior Vice President of Technology and Strategic Innovation, where she leads the company's enterprise technology strategy and investments and oversees Lockheed Martin Ventures' early-stage investing. She previously served as Vice President of Engineering & Technology for Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems and held executive roles at Lockheed Martin Space, including Vice President and General Manager of Strategic and Missile Defense Systems. Before joining Lockheed Martin in 2015, she spent 11 years at Orbital ATK working in energetic materials and propulsion; she holds a chemistry degree from Virginia Tech and a doctorate in polymer science from The University of Akron.

Stephanie C. Hill· President, Rotary and Mission Systemsin

Stephanie C. Hill is president of the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area at Lockheed Martin, having previously held roles including senior vice president of Enterprise Business Transformation, senior vice president of Corporate Strategy and Business Development, and various general manager positions across cyber, ships, information systems, and mission systems businesses. She sits on the board of directors of S&P Global and is a member of The Executive Leadership Council. She holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science and economics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Stuart Holliday· Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs Officerin

Stuart Holliday is senior vice president and chief public affairs officer at Lockheed Martin, where he leads communications and government affairs strategies in coordination with the company's international operations. He previously served as CEO of Meridian International Center, as U.S. Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations, and as an officer in the U.S. Navy, and has held senior roles in the White House, the State Department, and the Texas Governor's office. He holds a bachelor's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and a master's in international affairs and history from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Tim Cahill· President, Missiles and Fire Controlin

Tim Cahill is President of Missiles and Fire Control at Lockheed Martin, a role overseeing a business with more than 18,500 employees. He joined Lockheed Martin in 1995 and previously held roles including senior vice president of Global Business Development & Strategy and vice president of Integrated Air & Missile Defense, following service as a U.S. Air Force officer managing spacecraft launch integration. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Stanford University.

Chris Moran· Vice President and General Managerin

Chris Moran is Vice President and General Manager of LM Ventures at Lockheed Martin. His background spans engineering, manufacturing engineering, marketing, general management, and venture investing. His venture investing focus areas include alternative energy such as solar and fuel cells, clean technology, semiconductors, and display technology.

Eric Wenig· Senior Vice President Government Affairsin

Eric Wenig is a Principal at Manhattan Venture Partners, where he focuses on mid-to-late stage investments in venture-backed technology companies through primaries and direct equity secondaries. He facilitates transactions for the firm's All Star Funds and on a deal-by-deal basis for limited partners and other investors, with prior transactions involving companies including Anthropic, SpaceX, Airbnb, Palantir, Instacart, and Coinbase. He holds Series 7 and Series 63 registrations.

Jonathan Wong· Lead Systems Engineerin
Alison (Ali) Perez· Investorin

Alison Perez is Director of Mergers and Acquisitions Strategy and Integration at Lockheed Martin. She began her career conducting neuroscience and cognitive therapy research, work that included engagement with military populations and informed her focus on national security applications. At Lockheed Martin, she has held positions developing autonomous systems and AI/ML applications for defense, leading company-wide research initiatives, and sourcing strategic investments in biotechnology, human potential, and advanced manufacturing to address national security priorities.

Chris Li
Danielle Couger
Elizabeth A. Onasanya· Analystin

Elizabeth A. Onasanya is an early-stage investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures, focusing on dual-use deep-tech companies. She previously worked at LM Ventures and serves as a fundraising advisor. She is a NAIC Up Fellow and was recognized on the BWAM 40 Under 40 list.

Gopal Rajaram
Gopal Rajaraman· Investorin𝕏

Gopal Rajaraman focuses on autonomous, rotary and mission systems and next-generation mission technologies for national security and aerospace, drawing on Motorola Solutions experience in strategy, business development and product management.

Jeff Cunningham· Investment Directorin𝕏

Jeff Cunningham offers an uncommon cross-domain perspective—personally investing across semiconductors, electronics, missile systems, space, AI and autonomous vehicles—and brings founding corporate-venture experience and finance leadership on a $4.6B+ defense program.

John Richmond· Senior Associatein𝕏

John Richmond combines venture investing with service as a DoD DIU reserves officer and Lockheed Martin strategy/corporate development experience, focusing on autonomy, AI/ML, space, advanced manufacturing and cyber.

Kathleen Glassman
Sam Stonberg· Director, Lockheed Martin Ventures Europein

Sam Stonberg, an embedded Lockheed Martin Space venture lead in Colorado, leverages deep Lockheed experience to scout startups, write SBIR letters, and connect companies to Lockheed engineering and customers.

Xiaoming Lin
Zachary Chow

What they invest in

from 89 of 109 portfolio companies

Hardware ×50Deep Tech ×43Defense Tech ×35AI & Machine Learning ×29Space Tech ×21Advanced Manufacturing ×15Robotics ×14Enterprise Software ×13

HQs:United States×73United Kingdom×3Australia×1Brazil×1Switzerland×1

Investments · 109 tracked

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Aevaaeva.comin𝕏NASDAQ: AEVAJan 2017

Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip.

HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI(Executive Officer, Director)MINA REZK(Executive Officer, Director)inSoroush Salehian(Founder)inMina Rezk(Founder)

BoardSHAHIN FARSHCHI(Director)inYuan Chen(Capital Allocator)in

Co-investors11.2 CapitalCanaan PartnersLux CapitalNext47Socii CapitalPorsche Ventures

D-Wavedwavesys.comin𝕏NASDAQ: QBTS

D-Wave is a quantum computing company offering both annealing and gate-model systems for solving optimization, simulation, and modeling problems.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingBurnaby, US

J. Haig Deb Farris(Director, Promoter)Geordie Rose(Founder)inEric Ladizinsky(Executive Officer)Diane Nguyen(Executive Officer)inJohn M. Markovich(Executive Officer)inWarren Wall(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsDefined VCDraper AssociatesFuture VenturesIn-Q-TelKensington Capital Partners LimitedPender Growth Fund+4 more

HawkEye 360he360.comNYSE: HAWKOct 2023

Cyber Fund III portfolio company that completed an initial public offering.

Herndon, US

Christopher Bradley DeMay(Executive Officer)Jaye Alison Alfers(Executive Officer)Simon Mark Davidson(Director)John Sheldon Serafini(Executive Officer, Director)inArthur Lewis Money(Director)David Farnsworth(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCenter15 CapitalGula Tech AdventuresHemisphere Ventures LLCIceNineManhattan Venture Partners+15 more

Rocket Labrocketlabusa.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RKLB

Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLong Beach, US

Peter Beck(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Draft Ventures LlcErgo CapitalGen CapitalIn-Q-Tel+9 more

Anello Photonicsanellophotonics.cominSeries B · May 2026 · $25M✓ verified

ANELLO Photonics develops silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems, specifically its SiPhOG platform, which delivers optical gyroscope performance in a chip-scale form factor for GPS-denied environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US

Dr. Mario Paniccia(Chief Executive Officer)inAvi Feshali(Founder)inMario Paniccia(Founder)Mike Horton(Founder)

Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsMana VenturesHCVCIn-Q-TelMESH+2 more

Brelyonbrelyon.comin𝕏May 2022✓ verified

Brelyon develops headset-free virtual displays using optical and computational techniques to create 3D depth and panoramic imagery for gaming, entertainment, and enterprise applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSan Mateo, US

Barmak Heshmat Dekhordi(Executive Officer, Director)Alok Mehta(Director)

BoardCalvin Chin(Director)in

Co-investorsLG Technology VenturesGrit VenturesMonozukuri VenturesOne Way VenturesThe E14 FundType One Ventures

Mythic AImythic.aiin𝕏Dec 2025✓ verified

Mythic builds analog processing units based on compute-in-memory architecture designed to run AI workloads efficiently in real-world applications.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US

Mike Henry(Founder)inTaner Ozcelik(CEO / Board Member)inSteven Pho(CFO)Dave Fick(Founder)

Co-investorsCatapult VenturesLinse CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)S3 VenturesAtreides ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)+16 more

Payloadspacepayloadspace.comin𝕏✓ verified

Venus Aerospace develops rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) for defense and commercial space applications.

Deep TechDefense TechMedia & EntertainmentSpace Tech

Andrew Duggleby(CTO and cofounder)

Co-investorsDraper AssociatesMercury FundMESHPEAK6

Phoenix Semiconductorphoenixsemicorp.comin✓ verified

Phoenix Semiconductor recreates late-generation, legacy, and mature microelectronic components to address the shortage of domestically manufactured legacy chips.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsAustin, US

Brian Hoerl(Chief Growth Officer & Founder)in

BoardRyan Hatcher(CEO and Founder)inJonathan Bronson(Director)inDidier Thibaud(Director)in

Co-investorsRTX VenturesCoalitionIronGate Capital AdvisorsJ2 Ventures

UTVATEutvate.com✓ verified

UTVate (rebranded as Farcast) designs satellite internet user terminals, building flat panel antennas with phased array technology and electronically scanned beams for GEO and LEO satellite systems.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Siamak Ebadi(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsImmad AkhundJude GomilaSoma Capital

3Dgsinc3dgsinc.comin

3DGS manufactures glass-based substrate and packaging solutions for miniaturized RF, analog, and digital components in semiconductor and electronics applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsAlbuquerque, US

Jeb Flemming(Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsIntel CapitalWalden CatalystCambium CapitalSun Mountain Capital

Agile Space Industriesagilespaceindustries.comin𝕏Feb 2026 · $17M

Agile Space Industries manufactures in-space chemical propulsion systems including thrusters and rocket engines for satellite and spacecraft operations.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechDurango, US

Daudi M. Barnes(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Cuthbertson(COO)inChris Pearson(CEO)inWilliam Francis(CCO)inKris Schaa(CFO)Kristin Schaa(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCaruso VenturesCommunity Access FundCORI InnovationCortado VenturesGreater Colorado Venture FundGreenline Community Ventures, Llc+4 more

Alloy Enterprisesalloyenterprises.coin

Alloy Enterprises designs and manufactures thermal management and cooling solutions for high-density servers and critical IT equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSomerville, US

Alison Forsyth(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Mykulowycz(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrea Bedell(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCongruent VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersPiva CapitalRiot VenturesUnlessPETRONAS Ventures

Antaris Spaceantaris.spacein𝕏

Antaris offers a cloud-based platform for designing, simulating, and operating satellite missions and constellations, supporting any payload, bus, or mission architecture.

Cloud ComputingSaaSSpace TechLos Altos, US

Karthikeyan Govindhasamy(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Barton(CEO and Co-Founder)Karthik Govindhasamy(CTO and Co-Founder)

BoardGaurav Manglik(Director)inUllas Naik(Director)in

Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)E2MC VenturesGrit VenturesStreamlined VenturesValkyrieWestWave Capital

Arlulaarlula.cominOct 2023 · $3.4M

Arlula builds infrastructure for Earth Observation, providing automated, secure systems that move satellite data through organizations at scale.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSpace Tech

Sebastian Chaoui(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlack Nova VCCroc PitchMain Sequence VenturesStartmate

Armonica Technologiesarmonicatech.comJan 2026

BiotechAlbuquerque, US

Stephen Brueck(Executive Officer, Promoter)Emily Milsovic(Executive Officer, Director)Steven R.J. Brueck(Director)Scott L. Goldman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Zachary Lerner(Executive Officer)

BoardDavid Blivin(Director)in

Co-investorsCottonwood Technology FundSun Mountain Capital8VCAlumni VenturesDurable Capital PartnersMVP Ventures+2 more

Atom Computingatom-computing.comin𝕏

Atom Computing develops large-scale quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms for on-premises deployment.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingBerkeley, US

Ben Bloom(CEO & Founder)inJonathan King(Chief Scientist & Co-Founder)inJustin Ging(Chief Product Officer)inBenjamin Bloom(Founder)

BoardDror Berman(Director)inEthan Batraski(Director)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAlumni VenturesBerkeley FrontierBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupCantos Ventures+22 more

Ayar Labsayarlabs.comin𝕏

Ayar Labs develops co-packaged optics (CPO) technology for AI infrastructure, enabling optical connectivity between thousands of GPUs across data center racks.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Jose, US

Mark Wade(Founder)inAlex Wright-Gladstein(Founder)inChen Sun(Founder)Milos Popovic(Founder)Rajeev Ram(Founder)Vladimir Stojanovic(Founder)

Co-investorsNVIDIAAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBerkeley FrontierBlue Bear VenturesCastor Ventures+26 more

Calypsocalypsoai.com𝕏Jun 2023 · $23Macquired by F5

AI security company entering an agreement to be acquired by F5; Paladin led its Series A and follow-on financings.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Neil Serebryany(Founder)

Co-investorsCyber Mentor FundDay One VenturesExpeditionsFrontline VenturesGaingelsHakluyt Capital+3 more

Cambiumcambium.comin

Cambium builds infrastructure and technology to connect buyers with sustainable wood materials and products.

B2B MarketplacesClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainNew MaterialsCalifornia, US

Theo Hooker(Founder)inMarisa Repka(Founder)inBen Christensen(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAvesta FundBlue Ivy VenturesConnecticut InnovationsCrosscut VenturesDangerous Ventures+12 more

Clear Labsclearlabs.cominJul 2026

Clear Labs develops fully automated next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms that process genomic data into insights for research and surveillance applications across infectious disease, food safety, and oncology.

BiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Carlos, US

Sasan Amini(Co-Founder and CEO)inRamin Khaksar(Co-Founder, CSO, and COO)inEdward Fan(Executive Officer)inBrodie Flanders(Executive Officer, Director)Kazutaka Ohno(Executive Officer)Farzad Naimi(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsMenlo VenturesKhosla VenturesNimble VenturesAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesDentsu Ventures+23 more

CloudNCcloudnc.comin𝕏Series B · Jun 2022 · $45M

CloudNC develops CAM Assist, software for machine shops that automates programming, quoting, and tool selection to reduce manual work and increase productivity.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Theo Saville(CEO & Co-Founder)inChris Emery(Chief Scientist & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAdelineAtomicoBackedBootstrap EuropeCelero Ventures Ltd.Entrepreneur First+8 more

DeepSigdeepsig.aiin𝕏Feb 2020

DeepSig develops machine learning software for wireless communications, specializing in signal processing, spectrum sensing, and 5G optimization.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechArlington, US

James Shea(Founder)inTim O'Shea(Founder)inBrendan Fallis(Director)Wesley Blackwell(Director)

Co-investorsScout VenturesScout VenturesStoneMill VenturesBlu Venture InvestorsLeawood Venture Capital Llc

Dust Identitydustidentity.cominJul 2019

Dust Identity develops physical identity solutions using diamond-based technology to authenticate and trace high-value products and components across supply chains.

Circular EconomyDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTNew MaterialsRetail TechNeedham, US

Ophir Gaathon(Founder)inDirk Englund(Founder)

BoardIlya Fushman(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAngular VenturesBlockchain CoinvestorsF-Prime CapitalGrit VenturesMotier Ventures+7 more

Edge Case Researchecr.aiin𝕏

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 VenturesYabeo

Edgeqedgeq.ioin𝕏

EdgeQ develops software-defined 5G technology that lets customers access, customize, and deploy 5G networks through software, with a focus on moving cloud data processing and connectivity to the network edge.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSpace TechSanta Clara, US

Vinay Ravuri(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsClearSkyFusionThreshold VenturesYaletown Partners

Ekso Bionicseksobionics.comin𝕏

Ekso Bionics develops wearable exoskeleton robotics used to help people with paralysis stand and walk, to augment worker physical capabilities, and to support rehabilitation and R&D.

BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsRichmond, US

Russ Angold(Chief Technology Officer)inNathan Harding(Chief Executive Officer and President)inHomayoon Kazerooni(Founder)inJohn F. Glenn(principal financial and accounting officer)Jack Peurach(principal executive officer)inJason Jones(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsEmery CapitalSaints CapitalWestern Technology Investment

Electraelectra.aeroin𝕏

Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for short-distance regional aviation.

CleantechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationManassas, US

John Langford(Founder)in

BoardJohn Hansman(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela(Key Technical Advisor)Mark Drela, PhD(Technical Advisor)Yannick Bonnaire(Technical Advisor)Oliver Masefield, PhD(Engineering Advisor)

Co-investorsOUTPOST VENTURESBHP VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCapricorn Investment GroupClub degli InvestitoriCollaborative Fund+8 more

Elroy Airelroyair.cominJan 2021

Elroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US

Dave Merrill(Founder & Executive Chairman)inClint Cope(Co-Founder, Strategy / Product / Engineering)inAndrew Clare(Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Merrill(Founder)

BoardDarren Liccardo(Director)in

Co-investorsShield CapitalSnowpointAster CapitalCatapult VenturesCity LightCubit Capital+14 more

Elve Speedelvespeed.comin

Elve designs and manufactures high-efficiency millimeter-wave traveling-wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) delivering 25W to 300W across K, Ka, Q, V, E, and W bands.

Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Dr. Diana Gamzina(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCambium CapitalValera Capital

empowcybereason.comAcquired

Israeli security analytics startup behind an AI-driven, intent-based SIEM, acquired by Cybereason in July 2021.

Lior Div(Founder)Yonatan Striem-Amit(Founder)Yossi Naar(Founder)

Co-investorsAscent Venture PartnersCRV (Charles River Ventures)Spark Capital

Farcastfarcast.cominSeries A · Apr 2025

Farcast develops advanced satellite communication user terminals with flat panel phased array antennas that electronically track satellite movement for reduced size, weight, power, and cost.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US

Siamak Ebadi(Founder)inSteph Wang(Head of Operations)

BoardDavid Byrd(Director)inGuido Jouret(Director)

Co-investorsBlueYard CapitalFifty YearsGarage CapitalJude GomilaMaC Venture CapitalY Combinator+3 more

Fiddler AIfiddler.aiin𝕏Jun 2021

Fiddler AI provides an AI observability and control platform offering experiments, monitoring, guardrails, and governance for enterprise AI agents and compound AI systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwarePalo Alto, US

Krishna Gade(Founder)inAmit Paka(Founder)in

BoardRaviraj Jain(Director)inBilal Zuberi(Director)inGeorge Mathew(Director)in

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundaVentureBenhamou Global VenturesBloomberg BetaCisco InvestmentsDallas Venture Capital+23 more

Firestormlaunchfirestorm.comSeries B · Apr 2026 · $82M

Firestorm Labs builds xCell, a containerized 3D-printing factory that produces modular military drones at the point of need.

San Diego, US

Daniel Magy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chad McCoy(Founder)inIan Muceus(Founder)in

BoardTommy Hendrix(Director)Aaron Jacobson(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBackswing VenturesBeyond CapitalBlack FlagBooz Allen VenturesBVVC+20 more

Fortem Technologiesfortemtech.comin𝕏Jan 2018 · $25M

Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsPleasant Grove, US

Timothy Bean(Executive Officer, Director)inAdam Robertson(Chief Technology Officer, co-founder)inJon Gruen(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardMatt Ocko(Director)inEd Cluss(Director)inIbrahim Ajami(Director)

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Signia Venture PartnersAE Industrial PartnersCapital FactoryKyber Knight CapitalNew Ground Ventures

Forterraforterra.comin𝕏

Forterra develops autonomous weapons, sensors, and battlefield systems using distributed control networks for defense operations.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsClarksburg, US

Alberto Lacaze(President and Founder; Chairman of the Board)inJoseph Putney(Chief Technology Officer)inJosh Araujo(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investors645 VenturesCollaborative FundCRESCENT COVE CAPITALEnlightenment CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementLitquidity Ventures+13 more

Fortifyfortifyedu.comJun 2023 · $12.5M

Fortify is a student financing platform that lets schools offer payment plans (FortifyPay) and loans (FortifyLoan) through a single application, with a marketplace where buyers compete to purchase tuition.

EdTechFintechMarketplaces

Katrina Vanderveen(Founder)inStephanie Rempel(Founder)in

Co-investorsBroom VenturesFikaHustle FundCota CapitalNeotribe VenturesPrelude Ventures+1 more

goTennagotenna.comin𝕏acquired by Forterra · Oct 2025

goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations.

Defense TechHardwareIoTBrooklyn, US

Daniela Perdomo(Founder)Jorge Perdomo(Founder)

BoardLarry Marcus(Director)John Levy(Director)

Co-investors3Spoke CapitalAlso CapitalBloomberg BetaCadron Capital PartnersCollaborative FundComcast Ventures+15 more

Gurugetguru.comin𝕏

Guru offers AI-powered team hubs and employee portals that keep company knowledge current by automatically surfacing verified, cited information for internal teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPhiladelphia, US

Mitchell Stewart(Founder)inRick Nucci(Founder)inMitch Stewart(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelBonfire VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersFirstMark CapitalMsd CapitalSalesforce Ventures

GuRu Wirelessguru.incin𝕏

GuRu Wireless builds a long-range wireless power platform that recharges drone batteries in-flight, enabling persistent aerial ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) without battery swaps or downtime.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareRoboticsPasadena, US

Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersTyche Partners

H3X Technologiesh3x.techin𝕏

H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors for industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechDenver, US

Eric Maciolek(Founder)inJason Sylvestre(Chief Executive Officer)inMax Liben(Chief Technology Officer)in

BoardNathan Doctor(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesGaingelsIndustrious VenturesInfinite CapitalMetaplanet+15 more

Havoc AIhavocai.comin𝕏

Havoc develops software for coordinating autonomous vehicles across air, sea, and land domains, enabling operators to supervise hundreds or thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously through a unified control platform.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsProvidence, US

Paul Lwin(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inJoseph Turner(Executive Officer)Andrew Gregg(Executive Officer, Director)inJoe Turner(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)in

BoardPaige Craig(Director)in

Co-investors0BS640 OxfordAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBVVC+14 more

Helicity Spacehelicityspace.cominApr 2024

Helicity Space develops fusion-based space propulsion and power technology intended to drive deep space transports for human and robotic exploration, national security, and commercial space missions.

Deep TechEnergySpace TechPasadena, US

Stephane Lintner(Co-Founder)inDr. Setthivoine You(Chief Scientist | Co-Founder)Marta Calvo(Operations & Co-Founder)inSetthivoine You(Chief Scientist & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsChaos VenturesE2MC VenturesGaingelsRobin CapitalUrania VenturesAirbus Ventures

Hidden Levelhiddenlevel.comin𝕏

Hidden Level develops advanced RF (radio frequency) sensing technology for defense, aviation, and intelligence applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechGovTechHardwareSyracuse, US

Jeffrey A. Cole(Executive Officer, Director)inJeffrey Cole(Founder)inBrad Garber(Executive Officer)inGary Dominicos(Founder)inTim Graham(Executive Officer)inMike Goll(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBooz Allen VenturesClaritas CapitalDRONE FUNDFounders Circle CapitalIn-Q-TelIronGate Capital Advisors+16 more

Humaticshumatics.cominSep 2020 · $28M

Humatics builds high-precision positioning technology for industrial automation, robotics, and rail and transit systems.

Cambridge, US

David A. Mindell(Executive Officer, Director)Gary A. Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRay Stata(Director)Franklin Moss(Director)Chris Cheever(Director)Thomas H. Lee(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBonaventure CapitalCastor VenturesTectonic VenturesAirbus Ventures+5 more

Inversion Spaceinversionspace.comin𝕏Nov 2024

Inversion develops spacecraft and systems to establish Low-Earth Orbit as an on-demand logistics network for rapid global transportation and defense applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLos Angeles, US

Justin Fiaschetti(Founder)inAustin Briggs(Founder)in

Co-investorsSpark CapitalY CombinatorACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesDas & Co.Dorm Room+25 more

IonQ (IONQ)ionq.comin𝕏

IonQ builds trapped-ion quantum computing systems along with quantum networking, sensing, and security products, offering commercial systems accessible through major cloud providers and integration with common quantum libraries.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingCollege Park, US

Jungsang Kim(Founder)inChris Monroe(Founder)inChristopher Monroe(Founder)

BoardAndrew Schoen(Director)inDavid Moehring(Executive Officer, Director)inBlake Byers(Director)

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)ACME CapitalBlueYard CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesCambium CapitalCota Capital+7 more

Iritechiritech.comin𝕏

IriTech manufactures iris recognition scanners and biometric hardware for identity verification and digital authentication across government, financial services, and enterprise applications.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareUSA, US

iyoiyo.audio

IYO develops audio hardware products, including earpiece-style devices and related accessories, along with a companion app.

ConsumerHardware

Jason Rugolo(Founder)

Co-investorsThink+ Ventures Management, Llc

Latent AIlatentai.comin𝕏

Latent AI builds tools and services for deploying, optimizing, and updating machine learning models at the edge, including in disconnected real-world environments across varied hardware and device fleets.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEnterprise Software

Sek Chai(Founder)in

Co-investorsAUM VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBooz Allen VenturesDoon CapitalFirst Spark Ventures, LlcFuture Ventures+2 more

Launchpadlaunchpad.buildin𝕏

Launchpad Build AI develops a proprietary Manufacturing Language Model combined with robotics to accelerate automation system design and deployment for industrial manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Jon Quick(Chief Executive Officer)Yoav

Co-investorsLavrock VenturesSQUADRA VENTURES

Lightmatterlightmatter.comin𝕏Jul 2026

Lightmatter is a product development firm that partners with companies to design and build digital products from concept through launch.

Developer ToolsHealthtechSaaSMountain View, US

Greg Hausheer(CEO and Founder)inBen Beecher(CTO and Founder)inNicholas Harris(Founder)inThomas Graham(Founder)inTrevor Moorman(COO)inMollie Fleury(Chief of Staff)in

Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Spark CapitalFidelity InvestmentsT. Rowe PriceViking Global Investors

Lightmatter®lightmatter.coin𝕏

Lightmatter builds photonic interconnect and compute technologies for AI infrastructure, enabling faster data transfer between processors in large AI clusters.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHardwareSemiconductorsMountain View, US

Darius Bunandar(Founder, Chief Scientist)inThomas Graham(Founder, Head of Machine Learning)inNicholas Harris(Founder, CEO)inColin Sturt(Executive Officer)inSimona Jankowski(Executive Officer)Nick Harris(Founder)

Co-investorsAliya Capital PartnersBeaconsfield CapitalEastward Capital PartnersKhosla VenturesMatrixNearingpoint Venture Partners Inc.+7 more

Liquid Instrumentsliquidinstruments.comin𝕏Sep 2022 · $28.5M

Liquid Instruments develops Moku, a reconfigurable integrated test system for complex research and development applications.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Daniel Shaddock(CEO)inDanielle Wuchenich(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsAnzu PartnersBreakthrough VictoriaSignificant VenturesACORN BIOVENTURESAcorn CapitalMA Growth Ventures

Long Walllwall.comin𝕏

Long Wall develops missile defense systems, including its Cyclops, RSX, and Ironwood products, building on prior R&D to deliver defense technology for government and military customers.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareLong Beach, US

Harry O'Hanley(Founder)inDan Piemont(Founder)

Co-investorsGrit VenturesLynett Capital PartnersNew Science VenturesSilent CapitalToba CapitalVenrock+1 more

Lunasondelunasonde.comin𝕏Jun 2019

Lunasonde develops aerial georadiotomography (aGRT) technology that uses low-frequency radar to create 3D compositional images of the subsurface from aircraft, helicopters, drones, and balloons.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCortaro, US

Jeremiah Pate(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHILLARY PATE(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsActuate VenturesBantam GroupDrive CapitalKluz VenturesPure VenturesTechstars+2 more

Lux Semiconductorsluxsemiconductors.cominPre-Seed · Mar 2025 · $120K

Lux Semiconductors develops metal core substrates for defense and aerospace electronics that provide enhanced thermal management and high-speed signal routing for applications including aircraft, space assets, and terrestrial vehicles.

Deep TechDefense TechIoTSemiconductorsAlbany, US

Shane McMahon(Executive Officer)inGraeme Housser(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCTechstarsUltratech Capital Partners

Machina Labsmachinalabs.aiin𝕏Jan 2023

Machina Labs builds and operates software-defined factories using AI-guided robotics to manufacture complex metal structures and components from digital designs.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsChatsworth, US

Edward Mehr(Founder)inBabak Raeisi Nia(Executive Officer, Director)Babak Raeisinia(Founder)

BoardPeter Lee(Director)inScott Brady(Director)inSam Smith-Eppsteiner(Director)in

Co-investorsAIX VenturesAlumni VenturesATEL VenturesAtento CapitalBalerion Space VenturesCadron Capital Partners+19 more

Meteomaticsmeteomatics.comin

Meteomatics provides site-specific weather data and forecasting through a Weather API and its own weather drones ("Meteodrones"), offering customized solutions across industries such as energy, mobility, and research.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechIoTSaaSSt Gallen, CH

Martin Fengler(CEO / Founder)

Mokumoku.gg𝕏Sep 2022 · $28.5M

Moku creates Moki, a collection of 8887 hand-assembled NFT characters built from 900+ traits, and develops games around them including an AI Fantasy Arena, a snack-combining puzzler, and an async autobattler.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Gaming

Bruce Wasicsko(Founder)in

Co-investorsArca FundsBankless VenturesACORN BIOVENTURESBig Brain HoldingsBlocktower CapitalContango Digital Assets+4 more

Other

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3D Glass Solutions3DGSAntarisCortisonicElveFabriSensorQ Technologies Inc.Venus AerospaceVnomics

Exits · 7

4 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 6

AevaNASDAQ: AEVAD-WaveNASDAQ: QBTSHawkEye 360NYSE: HAWKRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLBCalypsoacq. by F5goTennaacq. by Forterra

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How many investments has Lockheed Martin Ventures made?
Lockheed Martin Ventures has 109 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 16 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Lockheed Martin Ventures invest at?
Lockheed Martin Ventures invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does Lockheed Martin Ventures focus on?
Lockheed Martin Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, New Materials, SaaS, Space Tech.
Where is Lockheed Martin Ventures located?
Lockheed Martin Ventures is headquartered in Bethesda, US.
Does Lockheed Martin Ventures lead rounds?
Lockheed Martin Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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Intel Capital

Intel Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Intel Corporation, investing in AI and deep tech companies across cloud, devices, frontier, and silicon.

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$1M – $20M

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