Missile Defense Agency — 2018 Investments

EMPI designs and manufactures explosives, reactive materials, pyrotechnics, and warhead systems for military and defense applications, including ordnance defeat, warhead designs, and underwater effectors for the U.S.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardware

Goodman Technologies manufactures advanced composite materials and nanocomposites for aerospace, defense, and space applications using patented processes in additive and robotic manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsNew Mexico, US

IDEAS-TEK provides radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant embedded systems and custom hardware for space and defense applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech

Dr. Alonzo Vera(CEO / President)

MATSYS provides advanced materials development, processing, and handling services for defense, energy, and pharmaceutical industries through in-house capabilities in synthesis, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials

Microcvd develops and commercializes Direct-Write Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), a manufacturing process that deposits durable metallic and composite materials on 3D surfaces and complex geometries.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

The company works in the additive manufacturing industry, though specific details about its offerings and market focus are not provided on this page.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Nanomatronix provides microelectronics testing, nanotechnology services including carbon nanotubes and titanate nanofibers, and 3D printing services.

BiotechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials

Matthew Leftwich(Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Engineering Director)

ObjectSecurity develops high-assurance security technology for defense and critical infrastructure, specializing in binary analysis, AI/ML assurance, and mission-critical software security.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech

PacMar Technologies works on technology solutions, focusing on difficult technical problems and product innovation.

Deep Tech

ASRC Federal is a federal contractor serving U.S. government agencies across space, defense, intelligence, civilian, and health missions through technology, engineering, and supply chain solutions.

Defense TechGovTechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechCape Canaveral, US

Mike Manzo(President & Chief Executive Officer)Dan Cuviello(Chief Growth Officer)Joe Winthrop(Chief Financial Officer)Shaveta J. Kapoor(Chief Human Resources Officer)Cliff Greenblatt(Chief Legal Officer)Eric Velte(Chief Technology Officer)

Redwire is an integrated aerospace and defense company that develops space infrastructure, autonomous aircraft, and multi-domain defense technologies for the U.S. and allied militaries, as well as commercial and government space programs.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechLongmont, US

Chris Pearson(Executive Officer, Director)Heather Shoffner(Executive Officer)William Francis(Executive Officer, Director)

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

SpaceWorks develops aerospace design technologies, engineering solutions, and space access concepts for national defense and commercial spaceflight applications.

Deep TechDefense TechSaaSSpace TechAtlanta, US

John Olds(Founder and Chairman of the Board)John Bradford(CEO)Brad St. Germain(CTO)

Terves manufactures lightweight aluminum and magnesium alloys, including proprietary dissolvable metal formulations, from its facility in Euclid, Ohio.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsEuclid, US

Robert Slowey(Class A-1 Manager)ASAndrew Sherman(Class A-1 Manager, President and Treasurer)inBrian Doud(Secretary)in

BoardBen Weber(Class A-2 Manager)Daniel Sherman(Class A-1 Manager)

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-investorsCECentennial InvestorsMIMissouri Technology Corporation

Trusted Semiconductor develops radiation-hardened semiconductor components, design IP, and boards for aerospace and high-reliability applications in extreme environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsMinneapolis, US

West Coast Solutions provides engineering expertise and advanced electronics development for aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors, with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US

Dr. Carl Kirkconnell(Founder)