Missile Defense Agency — 2012 Investments

Acree Technologies commercializes plasma technology for thin film coatings using physical vapor deposition, serving both private industry and government agencies.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechMedical DevicesNew Materials

Advatech Pacific is an engineering services firm that provides solutions for aerospace and defense customers.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Jay P. Ebersohl(Founder)

Astra provides dedicated orbital launch services and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAlameda, US

CKChris Kemp(Founder)inDr. Adam London(Founder)BLBenjamin Lyon(Executive Officer)inMAMartin Attiq(Executive Officer)inKelyn Brannon(Executive Officer)inLisa Nelson(Director)

Co-investorsACACME CapitalBABay Bridge Ventures ClimateCACanaan PartnersCHChenel Capital PartnersEVEvolution VC PartnersFPFPV+12 more

Carr Astronautics develops science processing algorithms, image navigation and registration systems, and data processing solutions for US and international space agencies and weather satellite programs.

Climate TechDeep TechSpace TechMaryland, US

Jim Carr(President and CEO)

Control Vision, Inc. designs and manufactures optical sensor and control systems, including EO/IR optical payloads for flight, built to operate in harsh environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

CVD Equipment Corporation manufactures chemical vapor deposition and thermal process equipment used in materials production, serving customers in silicon carbide, energy storage, and aerospace and defense applications.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsCentral Islip, US

Discovery Machine develops artificial intelligence systems that capture expert knowledge and mental models to create voice-enabled, goal-directed AI constructs for decision support and automation.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechEdTechEnterprise SoftwareWilliamsport, US

Anna Griffith(CEO & Co-Founder)Todd W. Griffith(CTO & Co-Founder)

DRS Research develops advanced thermal spray coating systems using high entropy alloys for aerospace, defense, nuclear, and industrial applications operating in extreme environments.

Deep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsPalo Alto, US

Five Stones Research Corporation provides engineering, information technology, and program management support services to federal and commercial customers across the United States.

CybersecurityDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHuntsville, US

Joni Green(Chief Executive Officer)Tony Green

Kratos develops propulsion and power systems—including turbojets, turbofans, and solid rocket motors—for defense and aerospace platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, and strategic weapons.

Defense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Gener8 provides HIPAA-compliant cloud platforms and IoT solutions tailored for biotech, life sciences, and medical device companies.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedical Devices

IERUS Technologies provides research and advisory services focused on integrated air and missile defense and strategic weapons systems for the US Department of Defense and defense contractors.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareHuntsville, US

Dr. Jason M. Keen(President and Founder)

IDT is a defense systems integrator that accelerates the integration and testing of complex defense systems by combining legacy and next-generation technologies, reducing deployment time by over 90% on average.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSArlington, US

ISSAC provides data analytics, modeling & simulation, and systems engineering solutions for government defense agencies, bioscience institutions, and aerospace organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareColorado Springs, US

Tim Jones(CEO / President)Eve Jones

McQ designs and manufactures ground sensors and satellite communication systems for remote monitoring and surveillance applications.

Defense TechHardwareIoTFredericksburg, US

MZA Associates provides hardware, software, and engineering services for high-energy laser systems and advanced optical systems, serving defense and aerospace customers.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareAlbuquerque, US

Nokomis develops ADEC, a non-invasive diagnostic system that detects counterfeit, defective, and maliciously modified electronic components and circuit boards by analyzing their unintended radio frequency emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechHardwareCharleroi, US

Space Information Laboratories develops and manufactures aerospace products including avionics systems, lithium-ion battery systems, and autonomous flight termination systems for rockets, missiles, satellites, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechSanta Maria, US

Edmund Burke(Founder and CEO)Denise Burke(Chief Executive Officer)

Sporian manufactures high-temperature sensors and spectral analyzers for extreme environments, serving industries including energy generation, propulsion, manufacturing, and solar systems.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace Tech

TRI Austin performs research, development, and materials testing in advanced materials, including specialty polymer-based coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite resins, and offers nondestructive evaluation and analytical lab services.

Deep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsAustin, US

J. Scott Thornton(Founder)

ThermoAnalytics develops thermal and infrared simulation software along with engineering support to help teams model, simulate, and optimize heat transfer, thermal management, and infrared signature performance under real-world conditions.

Deep TechDefense TechSaaS