One 9 Investments
Venture capitalCanada · Seed–Series B
Investment thesis
ONE9 invests at the intersection of national security and technological innovation, backing founders and companies building capabilities vital to security and prosperity rather than technology alone. Its strategy balances deep conviction with diversification across stage, geography, and theme. Focus areas include mission-critical and additive manufacturing, dual-use aerospace and space, autonomous systems, AI/software-defined defence and data dominance, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, secure connectivity and edge computing, and quantum technologies. As Kensington Capital Partners' dedicated security and defence platform, backed by AGF Capital Partners, it aims to derisk investments through its Capability Labs and expert task force while delivering outsized returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 9 portfolio companiesDefense Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Hardware ×3Cybersecurity ×2Deep Tech ×2GovTech ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×4Canada×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12018 · 12 dated
Advanced and cost-effective counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) solutions.
goTenna builds mesh networking hardware and software for off-grid connectivity in mission-critical operations.
Defense TechHardwareIoTBrooklyn, US
Daniela Perdomo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLarry Marcus(Director)John Levy(Director)
Co-investorsCadron Capital PartnersComcast VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLifeX VenturesMarque VenturesNew Leaf Invest+11 more
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)Brad Garber(Executive Officer)Gary Dominicos(Executive Officer)Tim Graham(Executive Officer)Mike Goll(Executive Officer)Gary S. Dominicos(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBooz Allen VenturesClaritas CapitalDRONE FUNDFounders Circle CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsLauder Partners+10 more
North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian defence technology company developing precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion systems, including counter-UAS solutions and hypersonics.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCalgary, CA
Paul Ziadé(CEO)
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesNorthside VenturesUCeed FundsVanedge CapitalVanedge Capital Limited Partnership
Slingshot provides real-time operational intelligence and autonomous coordination software for space operations, serving defense, commercial, and sovereign operators.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechEl Segundo, US
David Godwin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnkona CapitalElementum VenturesTechstarsLockheed Martin VenturesOkapi Venture Capital
StirlingX is a technology and operations company founded by veterans of UK military and intelligence units, emphasizing reliable systems, operational discipline, and rigorous security.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechLondon, GB
Joshua Burch(Director)Dean Jones(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsDataTribeKoch Disruptive Technologies
Strider provides an AI-powered strategic intelligence platform that identifies and manages state-sponsored threats to an organization's people, technology, and relationships.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech
Co-investorsKoch Disruptive TechnologiesAtlantic Vantage Point
Melbourne, US
Bradley Truesdell(Executive Officer, Director)John Vecchio(Director)Matthew Summer(Director)
BoardBrij Sharma(Director)in
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesNaples Technology VenturesScout VenturesService Provider CapitalStout Street Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesgoTenna · finsmes.com · Nov 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has One 9 Investments made?
- One 9 Investments has 9 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does One 9 Investments invest at?
- One 9 Investments invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does One 9 Investments focus on?
- One 9 Investments focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, IoT, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is One 9 Investments located?
- One 9 Investments is headquartered in Canada, CA.
- Who does One 9 Investments co-invest with?
- One 9 Investments most often shares deals with IronGate Capital Advisors, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Vanedge Capital, among 37 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelFrom Reactive to Proactive: A New Cybersecurity Philosophy
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Understanding & Overcoming Operator Syndrome | Full Discussion with Dr. Chris Frueh
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How a Warfighter pivoted to Defence Investment: The Origin Story of ONE9
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