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Abstract representation of AI and defense technology converging, symbolizing significant growth in defense tech AI fundraising and innovation.
Founders

StrictlyVC event highlights defense tech AI fundraising growth

On June 18, a major venture capital event, StrictlyVC Los Angeles, will convene at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo, California.

Ethan Calder·June 5, 2026
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Founders

Defense tech companies eye sustainable growth in 2026 outlook

Palantir raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $7.

Ethan Calder·June 4, 2026
A futuristic Mach Industries drone hovers over a modern military base at dusk, symbolizing rapid growth and innovation in defense technology.
Growth

Mach Industries defense tech valuation hits $1.8 billion

In just over a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries has seen its valuation nearly quadruple from $470 million to $1.8 billion.

Ethan Calder·June 2, 2026
Venture capital investors in a modern office, analyzing holographic startup growth projections and financial data on screens, symbolizing significant investment rounds and founder support.
Founders

VCs Invest Billions in Startup Funding Rounds and Founder Support

Defense tech firm Anduril recently secured a staggering $5 billion in a single funding round, doubling its valuation to $61 billion, even as other funds target highly specific founder demographics.

Ethan Calder·May 16, 2026
IDF reservists in a modern tech environment, developing advanced drone systems and secure communication platforms, symbolizing the 'War-Tech' innovation surge.
Founders

IDF reservists launch innovative startups in 2025

Since January 2025, over 300 new tech startups have been registered by IDF reservists, many directly applying battlefield insights to create advanced drone systems or secure communication platforms, a

Ethan Calder·May 11, 2026