Enlightenment Capital

Forterra specializes in developing autonomous systems for ground-based operations, focusing on enhancing safety and efficiency in both military and civilian sectors. As an early innovator in driverless technology, the company provides advanced solutions primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense, aiming to improve mission effectiveness in challenging environments. Forterra's technology utilizes artificial intelligence for self-driving capabilities, enabling robust path planning and navigation for various vehicles, both large and small. Its offerings include features for on and off-road driving, cooperative behaviors, and the integration of manned and unmanned systems, making it a key player in automating operations for defense, commercial, and municipal applications.

Cryptic Vector specializes in manufacturing cyber products and hardware tailored for the defense sector. The company focuses on understanding its customers' needs, ensuring that its offerings perform effectively in critical situations. Cryptic Vector provides a range of services, including vulnerability research, implant development, and mission application automation. Additionally, it builds and integrates exploitation frameworks to enhance operational capabilities. Their product lineup features covert communication systems, chaos engineering solutions, space payloads, and electronic warfare tools, all designed to address the complex challenges faced by clients in the intelligence community and the Department of Defense.

Agile Defense is an information technology company based in Reston, specializing in digital transformation services for the Department of Defense and other federal customers. The company provides a range of services, including enterprise information technology, cloud migration, IT service management, cybersecurity assessments, and risk management. By offering these services, Agile Defense assists clients in developing, maintaining, and modernizing essential IT systems and digital applications to support their operational missions.

Laxton specializes in providing biometric systems and end-to-end solutions for government and organizational needs in the areas of election management, citizen identity, border security, and law enforcement. The company offers a range of proprietary hardware and software products, including biometric registration kits, rugged biometric tablets, integrated desktops and laptops, self-service enrollment kiosks, and electronic voting terminals. These solutions are designed to facilitate the registration and verification of citizens for various purposes, from voter registration to border control. Laxton has established a team of experts dedicated to building, implementing, and servicing comprehensive identity systems, positioning itself as a reliable provider of identity solutions capable of operating effectively in challenging environments.

Boecore is a defense & space company that operates missile defense and cyber systems.

Fenix Group is a systems integration company with a mission to increase operational capability while reducing risk, burden, and cost to the warfighter. Our primary focus is on edge networks and integrated systems, what we refer to as a Battlefield of Things sensor ecosystem.

Expression Networks, LLC is a provider of integrated information technology, software engineering, data analytics, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions tailored for the national security community in the United States. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a range of services including spectrum engineering, machine learning, systems engineering, information assurance, enterprise architecture, and software development. By leveraging its expertise, Expression Networks supports federal government clients in addressing their technological needs and enhancing operational efficiency.

System High Corporation specializes in providing protection solutions for information and assets essential to national security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with an additional office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the company focuses on integrating security solutions for sensitive and mission-critical programs. Its offerings include proactive protection, special access program support, cybersecurity, and tailored training services. Serving both the U.S. defense and intelligence communities as well as commercial clients, System High has established a reputation for effectively addressing complex security challenges and delivering innovative solutions. The company is recognized as a leading provider and integrator of security engineering services, dedicated to preserving critical technologies and enhancing information protection systems.

Aurora Flight Sciences, based in Manassas, Virginia, specializes in the design and manufacture of aerospace vehicles for both commercial and military applications. The company operates production facilities in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and Columbus, Mississippi, along with a Research and Development Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Aurora focuses on developing unmanned systems and high-altitude, long-endurance autonomous aircraft. It also innovates in various fields, including aircraft configurations, autonomous systems, propulsion technologies, and manufacturing processes. By applying advanced technologies and materials, Aurora aims to enhance the future of flight for government and commercial airline customers.