Companies in the national security sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 130 recently funded national security companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
ORBES is building the maintenance backbone for space.
Polish AI-first Intelligence & Cybersecurity platform. Sovereign, modular, air-gap native. NIS2/AI Act compliant.
MelaTech turns fungal melanin into next-generation materials that protect against radiation.
Dedrone develops drone detection technology to protect organizations from malicious drones by securing the airspace.
The world's first continuous vulnerability assessment platform enabling companies to implement bug bounty programs into their existing SDLC
SaaS, Mobile App, Payments; Global Network Management System
Dominion Dynamics builds platforms that integrate sensor data and autonomous assets for real-time command and control.
Helicon Industries is a developer of advanced composite manufacturing systems for aerospace, defense, and marine applications.
Automating submerged asset inspections with a remote underwater drone platform
Comand AI is a defense and security software developing AI-powered command solutions for defense operations.
Powerus develops autonomous systems architecture and unmanned platforms for defense, infrastructure, maritime, and industrial operations.
Echodyne develops and manufactures meta-materials-based radar technologies.
Reaxiomatic focuses on initiatives and projects aimed at increasing American capability.
Quantum Space provides data buy services, deploys spacecraft, and performs space logistics for partners.
Darkhive develops autonomous robotics systems focused on small unmanned aircraft used for defense and public safety applications.
Guardion is making the world safer from radiological and nuclear threats with quantum technology radiation detectors.
HawkEye 360 detects, geolocates, and characterizesvarious RF signals using its satellite constellation in low Earth orbit.
Freed Strategy provides strategic communications, crisis advisory, and reputation management services for executives and organizations.
Orion Edge Group Provides mobile and flexible offensive electromagnetic warfare for the warfighter.
K3 Metrology is an NPL‑spun metrology startup building advanced‑manufacturing measurement systems for aerospace, defence, and nuclear.
Circle Optics has developed the world's first parallax-free 360-degree camera. We can capture 4K 360-degree video without post-processing.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
Rowden Technologies is an independent digital systems integrator that solves complex government problems with advanced solutions.
The national security sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
National Security companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The national security sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 130 national security companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
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