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Defence Tech startups founded in 2024
13 defence Tech startups founded in 2024 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 13 that have raised the most, $1.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
Alta AresAlta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and seAlta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and se
Founded 2024Paris, France$60Mlast round Jun 2026 - 5
IsembardIsembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026 - 6
Layup PartsLayup Parts is an advanced manufacturing startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2024 by Zack Eakin, Hanno Kappen, and Elisa Suarez.Layup Parts is an advanced manufacturing startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2024 by Zack Eakin, Hanno Kappen, and Elisa Suarez.
Founded 2024Huntington Beach, United States$51Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
Frankenburg TechnologiesFrankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau.Frankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau.
Founded 2024Tallinn, Estonia$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 8
Chariot DefenseChariot Defense is a defense technology company specializing in power systems for military and expeditionary operations beyond the grid.Chariot Defense is a defense technology company specializing in power systems for military and expeditionary operations beyond the grid.
Founded 2024South San Francisco, United States$34Mlast round Feb 2026 - 9
Heaviside IndustriesHeaviside Industries, Inc.Heaviside Industries, Inc.
Founded 2024Marina del Rey, United States$28Mlast round May 2026 - 10
Grid AeroGrid Aero is an aerospace and defense company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2024.Grid Aero is an aerospace and defense company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2024.
Founded 2024Palo Alto, United States$20Mlast round Jan 2026 - 11
Askari DefenseAskari Defense is a defense technology company based in Atlanta, specializing in counter-drone and autonomous defense systems.Askari Defense is a defense technology company based in Atlanta, specializing in counter-drone and autonomous defense systems.
Founded 2024Atlanta, United States$9.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
Agate SensorsAGATE Sensors is a Finnish deep-tech startup founded in 2024, specializing in hyperspectral sensing technology.AGATE Sensors is a Finnish deep-tech startup founded in 2024, specializing in hyperspectral sensing technology.
Founded 2024Esbo, Finland$4.7Mlast round Sept 2025 - 13
Paar AutonomyPaar Autonomy is a deep-tech robotics startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2024 by Vignesh Jayaraman.Paar Autonomy is a deep-tech robotics startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2024 by Vignesh Jayaraman.
Founded 2024Bengaluru, India$2.6Mlast round Oct 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
El Segundo, United States
Paris, France
Tallinn, Estonia
Esbo, Finland
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