U.S. Army — 2020 Investments
106 investments dated 2020 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
AiRANACULUS develops AI-powered software for intelligent radio frequency and networking solutions across applications from space to smart cities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Co-investorsArka Venture LabsPrana Tech Ventures
AnaVation provides innovative technical solutions to customers, with a focus on mission-critical work that protects the nation.
Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software
Charles QuillinTodd Graham
AOSense develops precision sensor devices using cold-atom technology for navigation, gravity measurement, timekeeping, and related applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareQuantum ComputingFremont, US
Brenton Young(President and Co-Founder)Mark KasevichJim Spilker(Chairman)
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 Separations manufactures sample preparation instruments and consumables based on supercritical fluid extraction and related chromatography technologies for analytical laboratories and industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsAllentown, US
Rolf Schlake(CEO)
Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to perform repetitive, physically taxing, and dangerous tasks in warehousing and manufacturing environments, aiming to free workers for higher-value activities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsAustin, US
Jeff Cardenas(CEO)inNicholas Arden Paine(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardClarence Gordon Daugherty, IV(Director)Howard Lee Morgan(Director)inGeorge Samuel Rose(Director)
Co-investorsAssembly VenturesAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.B Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+23 more
Boulder, US
Christoph Keplinger(Director)Eric Acome(Executive Officer, Director)inTimothy Morrissey(Executive Officer, Director)
Athena Sciences Corporation provides software development, embedded systems, and biometrics solutions for aerospace, transportation, and government clients, serving defense contractors, federal agencies, and state governments.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechFairmont, US
Barber-Nichols designs and manufactures turbomachinery solutions for aerospace, cryogenics, military defense, energy, and transportation applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechArvada, US
Mike Dixon(General Manager)Ben Hellwarth(Sales Engineering Manager)Matt Johnson(Director of Operations)Myles Lewis(Director of Business Process Automation)Trang Pham(Controller)Tyler Shaw(IT Manager)
Avomeen is a contract research organization (CRO) offering analytical research services and direct access to industry-leading scientists for both experienced and new clients in various industries.
BiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsAnn Arbor, US
Bioenno Tech develops advanced power solutions, biomedical devices, and materials science technologies across divisions focused on portable power systems and lab-on-chip biomedical applications.
BiotechCleantechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSouthern California, US
Brown Deer Technology develops advanced computing hardware and software for military and civilian applications, with specialization in high-performance processors, edge computing, and digital signal processing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsMaryland, US
Centennial Software Solutions provides consulting and engineering support for AMD Zynq UltraScale+ and Versal adaptive computing platforms, helping engineers with design, embedded Linux, driver development, and system integration.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsBoulder, US
Converge Technologies is a commercial engineering and business advisory firm that supports the commercialization of new technologies, offering design, prototyping, product development, and manufacturing services.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Critical Frequency Design delivers mission-critical engineering and manufacturing solutions for defense acquisition projects, leveraging deep expertise in supply chain and program management.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMelbourne, US
Eddie Myers(Executive Officer)inJohnathen Warren(Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Charles Middleton(Chief Technology Officer)
BoardRebecca Warren(Director)
Dioxide Materials develops electrochemical technologies and materials for industrial applications, drawing on deep expertise in chemical engineering and fuel cell technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsBoca Raton, US
Rich Masel(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)
Direct Kinetics (DKS) develops radioisotopic batteries based on beta-emitting isotope power sources, designed to provide continuous power for decades in an ultra-light form factor.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkHouston Angel Network
Dynovas designs, develops, and manufactures advanced structures for the aerospace and defense industry, including aerospace structures, launchers and canisters, and land-based systems.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
Invio Automation provides end-to-end industrial automation solutions including robotics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), vision systems, and precision dispensing for manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingIoTRobotics
Co-investorsLFM Capital, LLC
Engineering & Computer Simulations delivers training solutions using advanced simulation and immersive technologies for military, government, and commercial workforces.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSOrlando, US
Waymon Armstrong(Chief Executive Officer)Mick Golson(President)Teresa Sturges(Chief Financial Officer)Gregory Kane(Chief Operating Officer)Shane Taber(Chief Technology Officer)
GVD develops customized nano- and micro-coatings using a polymer vapor deposition technology spun out of MIT in 2001.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsMIT (implied), US
Gyrosync develops assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) sensors designed to operate in GPS-denied or compromised environments, with applications spanning marine, airborne, and radar systems.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
John Brozena(Ph.D)Eric Bashford(C.F.A.)
AvantGuard develops Avantamine, an antimicrobial molecule that eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces and skin without generating resistance, with an initial focus on topical treatment of the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.
BiotechHealthtechNew Materials
Co-investorsRed Bear AngelsBlue Ledge CapitalSOSV
Hawaiʻi Integrated Analytics is a research and strategy firm that combines cultural knowledge with data analytics to advance health equity and support Native Hawaiian communities.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodHawaiʻi, US
IDI-Systems is a research and development consulting firm providing engineering services in defense, space, simulations, and IT, including modeling and simulation, satellite systems design, containerized software, and connecting global engineering talent to US and allied government programs.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Kaney is a vertically integrated manufacturing and engineering company providing lifecycle solutions for aerospace and medical device applications.
Defense TechHardwareMedical DevicesRockford, US
Co-investorsCharlesbank Capital Partners
KODA develops analytical solutions, hypersonic propulsion technologies, and test innovations for national defense and space applications, serving the U.S.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Machina Cognita develops machine learning solutions for real-world applications, offering capabilities in human-machine teaming, decision support, reinforcement learning, predictive analytics, and 3D simulation testing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareCarlsbad, US
MelaTech develops biomaterials based on fungal melanin, using a patented fungi-based process to mass-produce melanin at scale for uses such as radiation shielding, UV protection, heat capture, and bioelectronics.
BiotechNew MaterialsSpace Tech
Dr. Cordero(Co-founder)Dr. Casadevall(Co-founder)
MELD Manufacturing develops solid-state metal additive manufacturing machines that print metal components without melting, serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsChristiansburg, US
Nanci Hardwick(CEO)
Namatad offers an operational accountability platform with three products — FIREFLY (incident and personnel accountability for fire departments and military/special operations teams), CrossCheck (lockout/tagout and controlled-work tracking for safety teams), and CANAIRY (exposure monitoring) — that capture timelines, personnel context, and event records.
Defense TechGovTechSaaS
Nanovox Optics develops 3D-printed gradient index (GRIN) optical materials and its VIRGO lens technology, which embed volumetric refractive index patterns to integrate the functions of multiple conventional lenses while reducing size, weight, and lens count.
Deep TechHardwareNew Materials
New Dawn Labs develops an IoT platform for building management that integrates data from sensors (energy, lighting, HVAC, water, fire safety, security) and provides real-time monitoring, control, and AI-powered preventative maintenance for facilities ranging from single buildings to large multi-site enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTPropTechDayton, US
Neyro Blast GX manufactures and sells human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines and derived cell products, including neural progenitor cells, neurons, and organoids, as well as specialized growth media for research applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMurrieta, US
Dr. Aynun Begum(Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO))Dr. Alexander Michkov(Chief Scientific Officer (CSO))
NicheVision Forensics develops forensic DNA analysis software tools that automate laboratory workflows for crime scene investigation and criminal justice applications.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechMedical DevicesSaaSAkron, US
OCOchem develops an electrochemical process that converts CO2 into formic acid (hydrogen formate) using only electricity and water, aiming to undercut the cost of the fossil-fuel-based version.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsRichland, US
Todd T. Brix(CEO and Co-Founder)Arun S. Agarwal(Chief Technology Officer)Arthur Terry Brix(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoshua Phitoussi(Director)A.T. "Terry" Brix(Chairman & Chief Strategy Advisor)
Co-investorsTO VC
Pacific Engineering manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace and defense applications, providing design, fabrication, testing, and production services for products including pressure vessels, launch tubes, rocket motor cases, and fuel tanks.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechNew MaterialsOmaha, US
Dexter E. Myers(Founder & President)
PhasorLab develops positioning, navigation, and time synchronization (PNT) technologies for wireless communication systems, serving industries including autonomous vehicles and GPS-enabled applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Joshua C. ParkSteve Papa
Pi-Radio manufactures software-defined radios (SDRs) operating across 6GHz to 140GHz frequencies, enabling wireless researchers and engineers to conduct real-world testing and validation for 6G, millimeter-wave, and emerging wireless technologies.
Deep TechHardwareIoT
QMI Robotics develops patented "digital hydraulics" robotic hands and grippers that adaptively grasp and lift large, heavy objects for industrial automation applications such as assembly, logistics, and material handling.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
RDT manufactures the Domino®, a compact neutron detector with high efficiency and minimal gamma-ray sensitivity for applications in security, medical imaging, and scientific research.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareSemiconductorsManhattan, US
Steve Bellinger(PhD, CEO)Ryan Montag(PhD, Nuclear Engineer)
Reliant/Ignite is an employee-owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing mission-critical services in AI/ML, space and missile defense, intelligence, EMSO, and advanced analytics for U.S. defense and government customers including the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, and FBI.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace TechHuntsville, US
Sabre Systems provides mission-critical technology and engineering solutions and services to its markets and clients.
Enterprise Software
Sage Technologies serves the U.S.
Construction TechDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Scott Hisey(Chairman of the Board)Steve Cantrell(CEO/President)Leonard Lobel(CFO)Wesley Sheridan(CTO/Vice President)
SIC Brakes works on critical materials for the United States, focused on developing them faster and at lower cost.
Deep TechNew Materials
SIMETRI produces medical training products including moulage, part task trainers, trauma tattoos, and makeup supplies for educational institutions and training programs.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEdTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWinter Park, US
Angela Alban(President and CEO)
SiTime develops silicon-based (MEMS) precision timing solutions as an alternative to traditional quartz timing components, with devices used across more than 400 applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Rajesh Vashist(CEO)
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHMobile Internet Capital, Inc.New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Boston, US
Rahul Chipalkatty(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsOcean Azul PartnersTechstarsBootstrapLabs
Special Power Sources (SPS) designs remote power generation solutions for use in harsh operating conditions and remote locations.
CleantechEnergyHardware
StarNav develops positioning, navigation, and timing technologies that use ambient radio signals as an alternative to GPS for applications requiring independent navigation capabilities.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Dr. Joshua Morales(Chief Executive Officer)Mr. Christian Ardito(Chief Technical Officer)Mr. Austin Jack(Executive Vice President)
Synoptic Engineering develops radio frequency and acoustic technologies that use precise timing and synchronization to enable long-range and resilient communication.
Deep TechHardware
Tactical Computing Laboratories develops hardware platforms and software tools optimized for computationally-intensive and data-intensive workloads, bridging advanced hardware architecture with specialized programming models and software optimizations.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
John Leidel(Chief Scientist/Founder)David Donofrio(Chief Hardware Architect)
Taqtile builds Manifest, software designed for deskless workers on the frontline to complete operational tasks accurately and consistently.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSeattle, US
Dirck T. Schou, Jr.(Founder, CEO)inJohn Tomizuka(Founder, CTO)inBrent Abrahamsen(CFO)in
Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalBDev VenturesScout VenturesScout Ventures
TeleSwivel manufactures articulating hitch and trailer safety products for commercial and government vehicle fleets, with over a decade of experience supplying the U.S. military.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Dave Woolf(President and CEO)
TPM offers an AI and augmented reality sales training simulator that enables sales representatives to practice conversations and objection handling with virtual customers on mobile devices.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSales Tech
TITENN Inc. develops an AI-driven "Intelligent Network Fabric" built on its Intelligent Switch (I/Switch) hardware, designed to inspect and process network packets at high bandwidth while AI manages orchestration, configuration, cybersecurity, and latency reduction.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareOrlando, US
Tygart develops biometric identification software for surveillance and forensic applications, combining edge-based video processing (MatchBox) with cloud-based face recognition (MXSERVER) to enable real-time detection and identification of persons of interest across large camera networks for law enforcement, security, and intelligence agencies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechGovTechFairmont, US
Douglas Kirby
Ubiq is an identity-driven data security platform that discovers sensitive data across enterprise repositories, maps access permissions tied to identities and groups, and enforces runtime policies to determine what protected or masked data each requester receives.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsDnx VenturesTenOneTen Ventures
Ultra Quantum Inc. develops high-performance multiphysics simulation software for prototyping and analysis of systems such as electromagnetic fields, plasma and high-voltage devices, radiation effects in semiconductors, and high-speed and high-altitude flows.
Deep TechDefense TechSaaSHuntsville, US
VAWD Engineering provides engineering development and testing services for biometrics-based technologies, serving defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and commercial clients with rapid prototyping and field validation.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareArizona, US
Vision Systems develops probabilistic 3D modeling and scene understanding technologies, including volumetric representation for estimating 3D geometry and terrain from uncertain source data and web-browser-based 3D GIS services.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
WS Robots manufactures autonomous mobile robots designed for aerospace manufacturing and maintenance operations, combining artificial intelligence and customizable end-effectors to automate precision tasks in production facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsCortado VenturesPlains VenturesAero X VenturesCubit Capital
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