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Defence tech startups worldwide
199 defence tech startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $49B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Anduril IndustriesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
Founded 2017Costa Mesa, United States$7.5Blast round May 2026 - 2
Shield AIShield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Founded 2015San Diego, United States$7.0Blast round Nov 2026 - 3
HelsingHelsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany$3.7Blast round Jul 2026 - 4
ICEYEICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.
Founded 2015Espoo, Finland$3.0Blast round Aug 2026 - 5
SaronicSaronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$2.4Blast round Apr 2026 - 6
Stoke SpaceStoke Space is a U.S.Stoke Space is a U.S.
Founded 2019Kent, United States$1.6Blast round Oct 2025 - 7
Quantum SystemsQuantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.
Founded 2015Gilching, Germany$1.6Blast round Jul 2026 - 8Archer AviationFounded -United States$1.6Blast round Jun 2025
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UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for airUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air
Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.4Blast round Nov 2026 - 11
CastelionCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean PitCastelion is a privately held defense technology and aerospace manufacturing company founded in November 2022 by former SpaceX executives Bryon Hargis, Sean Pit
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$1.3Blast round Aug 2026 - 12
Vulcan ElementsVulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.Vulcan Elements is a U.S.-based startup manufacturer founded in 2023, specializing in rare earth magnets, particularly sintered neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets.
Founded 2023Vestavia Hills, United States$1.1Blast round Apr 2026 - 13
Mach IndustriesMach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.Mach Industries is a defense technology startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2023.
Founded 2022Huntington Beach, United States$1.0Blast round Sept 2026 - 14
True AnomalyTrue Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.True Anomaly is a defense technology company specializing in space defense.
Founded 2022Englewood, United States$860Mlast round May 2026 - 15
K2 SpaceK2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.K2 Space focuses on the latest generation of launch vehicles that will open the doors to the solar system.
Founded 2022Torrance, United States$750Mlast round Jul 2026 - 16
VulcanFormsVulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.VulcanForms enables critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact.
Founded 2015Devens, United States$720Mlast round Nov 2026 - 17
ChaosFounded -United States$655Mlast round Nov 2025 - 18TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$654Mlast round Sept 2026
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ArmadaArmada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.Armada is a pioneering company that offers a full-stack edge computing platform designed for remote and bandwidth-constrained industrial environments.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$591Mlast round Sept 2026 - 20
Cadre HoldingsCadre Holdings manufactures and distributes safety and protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and first responders.Cadre Holdings manufactures and distributes safety and protective equipment for law enforcement, military, and first responders.
Founded 2012Jacksonville, United States$590Mlast round Dec 2024 - 21
STARKStark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.
Founded 1981Horley, Germany$576Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
AntaresAntares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.Antares, formerly known as Antares Industries, is a nuclear technology company founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Torrance, United States$566Mlast round Aug 2026 - 23
HermeusHermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.Hermeus is an American aerospace and defense technology startup founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Founded 2018El Segundo, United States$550Mlast round Apr 2026 - 24
Sierra SpaceSierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.Sierra Space is a commercial aerospace and defense technology company based in Louisville, Colorado.
Founded 2021Louisville, United States$550Mlast round Mar 2026 - 25
Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$505Mlast round Nov 2026 - 26
Isar AerospaceIsar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.
Founded 2018Ottobrunn, Germany$487Mlast round Jun 2026 - 27
ForterraForterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.Forterra is a manufacturer of pipe and precast products for facilities that builds and maintains sustainable infrastructures.
Founded 2016United States$426Mlast round Nov 2025 - 28NominalFounded -United States$411Mlast round Nov 2026
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Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026 - 30
Gilmour Space TechnologiesGilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.Gilmour Space Technologies is a space rocket company that develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles.
Founded 2012Yatala, Australia$399Mlast round Jan 2026 - 31
AmcaAmca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2024El Segundo, United States$377Mlast round May 2026 - 32
SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$350Mlast round Apr 2026 - 33
Onodrim IndustriesOnodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.
Founded -Amsterdam, Netherlands$347Mlast round Nov 2026 - 34
Neros TechnologiesNeros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.Neros Technologies is a private defense technology company founded in 2023 and based in El Segundo, California.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$325Mlast round Aug 2026 - 35
Muon SpaceMuon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.Muon Space is an American aerospace startup founded in 2021, based in Mountain View, California.
Founded 2021Mountain View, United States$295Mlast round Aug 2026 - 36
Divergent TechnologiesDivergent Technologies is an IT company that provides web development, ERP, software, mobile apps, graphic design, and network services.Divergent Technologies is an IT company that provides web development, ERP, software, mobile apps, graphic design, and network services.
Founded 2016United States$290Mlast round Sept 2025 - 37
Chaos IndustriesChaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup.Chaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup.
Founded -Carmichael, United States$275Mlast round May 2025 - 38
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026 - 39EpirusFounded -United States$250Mlast round Oct 2025
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AustalAustal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and
Founded 1988Henderson, Australia$245Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41REGENT CraftFounded 2020United States$240Mlast round Aug 2026
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Allen Control SystemsAllen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Austin, United States$230Mlast round Jun 2026 - 43
OcientOcient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Chicago, United States$200Mlast round Nov 2026 - 44
Harmattan AIHarmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.
Founded 2024Paris, France$200Mlast round Jan 2026 - 45
LeoLabsLeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.LeoLabs is an aerospace company that supplies and provides low Earth orbit mapping and space situational awareness services.
Founded 2016Menlo Park, United States$196Mlast round Nov 2026 - 46
SHIELD SPACESHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.
Founded 2025Lincoln, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Jan 2026 - 47
QuartermasterQuartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.
Founded 2023Arlington, United States$183Mlast round Sept 2026 - 48Kraken TechnologyFounded -United Kingdom$178Mlast round Aug 2026
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Advanced NavigationAdvanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.Advanced Navigation is a leading company in navigation and autonomous systems, based in Sydney, Australia.
Founded 2012Sydney, Australia$167Mlast round Mar 2026 - 50
AirbaseAirbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination.Airbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination.
Founded -New York, United States$162Mlast round Mar 2026
Costa Mesa, United States
Munich, Germany
Espoo, Finland
London, United Kingdom
Yatala, Australia
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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