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Defence tech startups in the United States
106 defence tech startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $37B between them, with Torrance 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
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 - 4
Stoke SpaceStoke Space is a U.S.Stoke Space is a U.S.
Founded 2019Kent, United States$1.6Blast round Oct 2025 - 5Archer AviationFounded -United States$1.6Blast round Jun 2025
- 6AndurilFounded -United States$1.5Blast round Jul 2026
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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 - 8
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 - 9
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 - 10
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 - 11
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 - 12
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 - 13
ChaosFounded -United States$655Mlast round Nov 2025 - 14
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 - 15
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 - 16
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 - 17
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 - 18
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 - 19
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 - 20
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 - 21NominalFounded -United States$411Mlast round Nov 2026
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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 - 23
SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$350Mlast round Apr 2026 - 24
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 - 25
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 - 26
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 - 27
Chaos IndustriesChaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup.Chaos Industries is a Mexican videogame startup.
Founded -Carmichael, United States$275Mlast round May 2025 - 28
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026 - 29EpirusFounded -United States$250Mlast round Oct 2025
- 30REGENT 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 - 32
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 - 33
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 - 34
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 - 35
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 - 36
Code MetalCode Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.Code Metal is a Boston-based AI startup founded in 2023, specializing in software development applications.
Founded 2023Boston, United States$161Mlast round Feb 2026 - 37
Capella SpaceCapella Space is an information services company that provides on-demand 24/7 SAR data for government and commercial customers.Capella Space is an information services company that provides on-demand 24/7 SAR data for government and commercial customers.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$157Mlast round Jan 2023 - 38
Firehawk AerospaceFirehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures rocket motors powered by 3D printed propellant.
Founded 2020Addison, United States$150Mlast round Oct 2026 - 39TwentyTwenty is a development company.
Twenty is a development company.
Founded 1994Dallas, United States$144Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
Defense UnicornsDefense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.Defense Unicorns is a veteran-owned defense technology company founded in 2021, with roots tracing back to late 2020.
Founded 2021Colorado Springs, United States$136Mlast round Jan 2026 - 41
Turion SpaceTurion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.Turion Space is an aerospace and defense company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2021 by a team from SpaceX.
Founded 2021Irvine, United States$115Mlast round Apr 2026 - 42Performance Drone Works (PDW)Founded -United States$110Mlast round Mar 2026
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CambiumCambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.Cambium is an advanced materials company based in California, specializing in high-performance materials for defense, aerospace, and dual-use applications.
Founded 2019El Segundo, United States$100Mlast round Jan 2025 - 44HavocFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
- 45Smack TechnologiesFounded -United States$93Mlast round Aug 2026
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Venus AerospaceVenus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion.Venus Aerospace is a Houston-based aerospace startup founded in 2020, focused on developing reusable hypersonic aircraft and advanced rocket engine propulsion.
Founded 2020Houston, United States$90Mlast round Jul 2026 - 47Firestorm LabsFounded 2022United States$87Mlast round Apr 2026
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Overland AIOverland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.Overland AI is a manufacturer and developer of autonomous navigation for off-road autonomous vehicles.
Founded 2023Seattle, United States$80Mlast round Feb 2026 - 49
Vatn SystemsVatn Systems is a technology firm founded in 2023, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of autonomous underwater systems for defense applications.Vatn Systems is a technology firm founded in 2023, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of autonomous underwater systems for defense applications.
Founded 2023Bristol, United States$73Mlast round Dec 2025 - 50
HydrosatHydrosat is a deep-tech and climate technology company focused on Earth Observation through advanced thermal infrared satellite imagery and AI-powered analytics.Hydrosat is a deep-tech and climate technology company focused on Earth Observation through advanced thermal infrared satellite imagery and AI-powered analytics.
Founded 2017Earth City, United States$70Mlast round Sept 2026
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