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Defence Tech startups in the United States that raised in 2026
69 defence Tech startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $24B between them, with Torrance the most common home.
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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$6.5Blast round Nov 2026 - 2
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$5.0Blast round May 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$1.8Blast round Apr 2026 - 4
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$900Mlast round Sept 2026 - 5
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$800Mlast round Aug 2026 - 6
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 - 7
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$600Mlast round May 2026 - 8
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 - 9
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 - 10
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$500Mlast round Jul 2026 - 11
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$475Mlast round Nov 2026 - 12
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$470Mlast round Aug 2026 - 13
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$460Mlast round Sept 2026 - 14
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$431Mlast round Apr 2026 - 15NominalFounded -United States$391Mlast 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$300Mlast round May 2026 - 17
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$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 18
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$250Mlast round Aug 2026 - 19
Overmatch VenturesFounded -United States$250Mlast round Mar 2026 - 20REGENT 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$200Mlast round Jun 2026 - 22
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 - 23
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$150Mlast round Nov 2026 - 24
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 - 25
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$148Mlast round Nov 2026 - 26
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 - 27
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$125Mlast round Feb 2026 - 28
SkydioSkydio is a leading U.S.Skydio is a leading U.S.
Founded 2014San Mateo, United States$110Mlast round Apr 2026 - 29Performance Drone Works (PDW)Founded -United States$110Mlast round Mar 2026
- 30TwentyTwenty is a development company.
Twenty is a development company.
Founded 1994Dallas, United States$100Mlast round Jun 2026 - 31HavocFounded -United States$100Mlast round May 2026
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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$95Mlast round Apr 2026 - 33Smack 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 - 35Firestorm 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 - 37SenraFounded -United States$65Mlast round Jul 2026
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Liquid InstrumentsLiquid Instruments is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California.Liquid Instruments is a technology company founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California.
Founded 2014San Diego, United States$50Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39Arc Boat CompanyFounded -United States$50Mlast round Mar 2026
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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$42Mlast round Jun 2026 - 41
Aurelius SystemsAurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats.Aurelius Systems builds AI-powered directed energy laser defense platforms protecting troops, bases, and infrastructure from UAS drone threats.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$40Mlast round Aug 2026 - 42
FortastraFortastra is a travel agency cuurently working in stealth mode.Fortastra is a travel agency cuurently working in stealth mode.
Founded -Torrance, United States$38Mlast round Oct 2026 - 43
SkapionSkapion is a defense-tech company focused on developing advanced air-defense solutions.Skapion is a defense-tech company focused on developing advanced air-defense solutions.
Founded -Brooklyn, United States$36Mlast round Jul 2026 - 44
Arkenstone DefenseArkenstone Defense is a software company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on providing a dual-layer federal business back-office infrastructure.Arkenstone Defense is a software company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on providing a dual-layer federal business back-office infrastructure.
Founded -West Menlo Park, United States$35Mlast round Jul 2026 - 45
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 - 46
FurientisFurientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.Furientis is a defense technology startup based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.
Founded 2025El Segundo, United States$30Mlast round Oct 2026 - 47
Lunar OutpostLunar Outpost is a private aerospace company based in Golden, Colorado, focused on building robotic infrastructure to support a sustainable human presence on thLunar Outpost is a private aerospace company based in Golden, Colorado, focused on building robotic infrastructure to support a sustainable human presence on th
Founded 2017Golden, United States$30Mlast round May 2026 - 48
Heaviside IndustriesHeaviside Industries, Inc.Heaviside Industries, Inc.
Founded 2024Marina del Rey, United States$28Mlast round May 2026 - 49PilgrimFounded -United States$25Mlast round Sept 2026
- 50NODA AIFounded -United States$25Mlast round Feb 2026
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