U.S. Navy — 2018 Investments
72 investments dated 2018 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all
2 Circle facilitates connections between operational and acquisition communities to address warfighter needs, building on founders' Naval Aviation and Requirements expertise.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Atombeam develops data compaction technology for data transmission and machine learning, aimed at handling the data volumes generated by AI and machine data.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechIoTMoraga, US
Charles Yeomans(CEO)inJoshua Cooper(Executive Officer)inJulien Dersy(Executive Officer)inRajiv Bhagat(Executive Officer)Chuba Udokwu(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Collins(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsStartX
Attollo Engineering develops infrared imaging systems and laser detection technology, supplying subassemblies and finished products to system integrators, equipment manufacturers, and defense contractors.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCamarillo, US
AURA Technologies develops artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and intelligent microgrid solutions for US Government defense agencies and commercial industries including smart manufacturing, energy, and healthcare.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnergyChapel Hill, US
Mark Maxwell(EVP of Defense Programs)
AVNIK Defense Solutions is a prime contractor for U.S.
Defense Tech
BEAM Co. designs and manufactures optical components and photonics systems, including diffractive waveplates, beam steering systems, and optical characterization equipment for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareOrlando, US
Nelson Tabiryan(Co-founder)Boris Zeldovich(Co-founder)
Beyond Photonics develops laser and lidar products, including laser beam display technology and frequency-tunable lasers designed for demanding optical and spectroscopic applications in aerospace and industrial environments.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareBoulder, US
Charley Hale(Principal Research Engineer, Vice President)Dr. HendersonSammy Henderson(Chief Scientist, President)
Aurora develops self-driving technology for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on freight and trucking applications.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Chris Urmson(CEO)Drew BagnellSterling Anderson
Co-investorsBMW i Ventures
BNNT Materials produces boron nitride nanotubes (also called white graphene nanotubes), strong and flexible nanoscale ceramic fibers for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsNewport News, US
Tom Henneberg(Chief Executive Officer)inKevin C. Jordan(Chief Engineer)Michael W. Smith(Chief Scientist)R. Roy Whitney(President)
BoardJerrold L. Miller(Director)John R. Lawson II(Director)
CesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAustin, US
Shey Sabripour(Founder)inJonathan Hodock(Director)Daniel Sable(Director)
BoardThomas D?Halluin(Director)inWen Hsieh(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAssembly VenturesIn-Q-TelInMotion VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsKleiner Perkins+7 more
Citrine provides an AI platform for product development used across organizations, with expertise in materials discovery and advanced manufacturing optimization.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew MaterialsRedwood City, US
Greg Mulholland(Co-founder & CEO)inBryce Meredig(Executive Officer, Director)inRahim Lakhani(Executive Officer)in
BoardScott Brady(Director)inMark Cupta(Director)inAmar Hanspal(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesB&C Innovation InvestmentsCm VentureDCVC (Data Collective)DYDX CapitalEndeavor8+9 more
Ascential brings together seven specialized engineering and manufacturing firms to help medical device and life sciences companies with product development, advanced manufacturing, and automation.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Scott DennisAlex Kunczynski
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 LlcLockheed Martin Ventures
Uses innovative coating materials and application processes to improve power generation efficiency.
Cambridge, US
Adam T. Paxson(Executive Officer, Director)Kripa K. Varanasi(Director)David C. Borelli(Executive Officer)Karen Gleason(Director)
BoardColin Gounden(Director)
Co-investorsNXT VenturesWalnut Venture Associates
Dynamic Dimension Technologies (DDT) builds engineering and software solutions—including simulation tools, robotics systems, and data solutions—for government and commercial clients, with a track record supporting the U.S.
Deep TechDefense TechRobotics
Karl Leodler(CEO)
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCO
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 VenturesLockheed Martin VenturesYabeo
EMA develops validated electromagnetic and plasma simulation solvers paired with AI for full-wave EM analysis, and offers EM consulting and testing/measurement services covering EMC, HIRF, lightning, RF cosite interference and RCS.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is a technology service provider offering IT and business solutions including SAP, agile software development, knowledge management, logistics, and program management.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Epitracker discovers therapeutic compounds for drug development by mining natural sources to improve the success rate of candidate molecules in the pharmaceutical industry.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Stephanie Venn-Watson(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Eric Venn-Watson(Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer)
Exquadrum develops innovative engineering solutions across rocket propulsion, product design, and renewable energy, serving customers with complex technical challenges through its vertically integrated creation process.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSpace TechMojave, US
Eric Schmidt(Founder)Kevin Mahaffy(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)
Fortiphyd Logic builds security solutions for industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) environments, addressing both immediate operational needs and long-term security value for critical infrastructure protection.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEdTechIoTAtlanta, US
David(Co-founder)Raheem Beyah(Co-founder, Chairman of the Board)John CopelandJohn JerrimJohn Balsam
Co-investorsEvergy Ventures
G2 Ops provides model-based systems engineering and cybersecurity solutions to the U.S.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechVirginia Beach, US
Dean Smith(VP of Security Engineering and Enterprise Integration)Tracy Gregorio(CEO)Robert Gregorio(President)
Richmond, US
Benjamin Kinnaman(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn A Kane(Director)John Broadmeadow(Director)Michele Asch(Director)James H Crook, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsFreshTracks Capital
Develops advanced materials and electrochemical technologies, including geopolymers, electrochemical processes and sensors.
Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials
Infinity designs and manufactures fuel cell power systems, electrolyzer systems, and hydrogen microgrids for aerospace, underwater, and renewable energy applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergySpace Tech
William F Smith(Founder and CEO)
Microsphere Solutions manufactures glass-only buoyancy foam for subsea vehicles and underwater applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsCollege Park, US
Matthew DeMay(CEO, Cofounder)John Howard(CTO, Cofounder)Avi Edery(CSO, Cofounder)
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)
Nikira Labs develops compact, sensitive gas analyzers and scientific instruments used for environmental applications such as air quality measurement, greenhouse gas monitoring, and industrial fence line emissions monitoring.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
Pratt Miller is an engineering and manufacturing firm that designs, develops, and produces vehicles and systems across motorsports, defense, and new mobility sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Prevailance provides professional services and technologies to U.S. government, Department of Defense, and NATO clients addressing national security challenges.
Defense TechGovTech
Punch Cyber Analytics Group provides cybersecurity solutions and threat detection capabilities to government and industry partners, drawing on deep expertise in cyber operations and federal threat response.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
Brent Wrisley(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Chris McIlroy(Founder and Chief Operating Officer)Mike Geide(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)
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)
Pembroke, US
Jeffrey Smith(Manager and equity holder of Issuer)
RKF provides engineering solutions for satellite and terrestrial wireless communications systems, focusing on capacity expansion and intersystem coexistence through system, regulatory, and software engineering.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSpace TechUnknown - not stated on page, US
Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory develops advanced materials, weapons systems, and engineering solutions for military and law enforcement agencies, including explosive materials, armaments, and defensive technologies.
Deep TechDefense TechDenver, US
Travis Swanson(Cofounder and CEO)
SenSigma LLC specializes in advanced manufacturing and laser materials processing technologies, including 3D printing systems and advanced materials development.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Jyoti Mazumder(Founder and Managing Partner)
Sequent Logic designs custom RF and mixed-signal electronics along with signal acquisition, DSP, and waveform synthesis solutions supporting ultra-wide bandwidths and high throughput.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
TPS Associates provides engineering and technical support services to the US Navy and Department of Defense, specializing in automatic test equipment acquisition, test program set development, and electronic systems qualification for military aircraft.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareManchester, US
Michael J. Copley(President & Chief Executive Officer)Fred Shouldice(Director of Finance)Robert C. Carr(Chief Engineer)Chelsea Kearney(Facility Security Officer (FSO)/Office Manager)
Transwave Photonics develops photonic integration technology and optoelectronic devices for applications in mid-infrared and terahertz wavelengths.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Seungyong Jung(Co-Founder and President/CEO)Mikhail Belkin(Co-Founder)
Voxel Innovations is a contract manufacturer that uses pulsed electrochemical machining (PECM) to produce high-value, precision metal components for engineering teams.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRaleigh, US
Daniel Herrington(Founder & CEO)inMICHAEL BROMLEY(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsWolfpack Investor Network
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