# Top 13 Defence Tech Startups Founded in 2024 by Funding (2026)

> The 13 best-funded defence Tech startups founded in 2024, ranked by total funding raised: $1.3B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/defensetech-startups-founded-2024 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 2 [**Amca** Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amca) Amca, or the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing firm based in El Segundo, California. *Founded* 2024 El Segundo, United States **$377M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**Harmattan AI** Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmattan-ai) Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Alta Ares** Alta 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/alta-ares) Alta 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* 2024 Paris, France **$60M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Isembard** Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isembard) Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 6 [**Layup Parts** Layup Parts is an advanced manufacturing startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2024 by Zack Eakin, Hanno Kappen, and Elisa Suarez.](https://millionrounds.com/company/layup-parts) Layup Parts is an advanced manufacturing startup based in Huntington Beach, California, founded in 2024 by Zack Eakin, Hanno Kappen, and Elisa Suarez. *Founded* 2024 Huntington Beach, United States **$51M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Frankenburg Technologies** Frankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frankenburg-technologies) Frankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau. *Founded* 2024 Tallinn, Estonia **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 8 [**Chariot Defense** Chariot Defense is a defense technology company specializing in power systems for military and expeditionary operations beyond the grid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chariot-defense) Chariot Defense is a defense technology company specializing in power systems for military and expeditionary operations beyond the grid. *Founded* 2024 South San Francisco, United States **$34M** last round Feb 2026
- 9 [**Heaviside Industries** Heaviside Industries, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heaviside-industries) Heaviside Industries, Inc. *Founded* 2024 Marina del Rey, United States **$28M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Grid Aero** Grid Aero is an aerospace and defense company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grid-aero) Grid Aero is an aerospace and defense company based in San Leandro, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Palo Alto, United States **$20M** last round Jan 2026
- 11 [**Askari Defense** Askari Defense is a defense technology company based in Atlanta, specializing in counter-drone and autonomous defense systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/askari-defense) Askari Defense is a defense technology company based in Atlanta, specializing in counter-drone and autonomous defense systems. *Founded* 2024 Atlanta, United States **$9.0M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Agate Sensors** AGATE Sensors is a Finnish deep-tech startup founded in 2024, specializing in hyperspectral sensing technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agate-sensors) AGATE Sensors is a Finnish deep-tech startup founded in 2024, specializing in hyperspectral sensing technology. *Founded* 2024 Esbo, Finland **$4.7M** last round Sept 2025
- 13 [**Paar Autonomy** Paar Autonomy is a deep-tech robotics startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2024 by Vignesh Jayaraman.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paar-autonomy) Paar Autonomy is a deep-tech robotics startup based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2024 by Vignesh Jayaraman. *Founded* 2024 Bengaluru, India **$2.6M** last round Oct 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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