Amentum's Rapid Solutions
Acquisition in 2025
Amentum's Rapid Solutions manufactures communications and other systems for national security programs. The company is a business unit that specializes in the development and manufacturing of airborne and space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, advanced communications systems, and tactical technologies. Its products are designed to support national security missions and address complex defense challenges.
Electra.aero
Series B in 2025
Electra.aero designs and manufactures hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company develops electric short takeoff and landing airplanes with pilot assistance systems, powered-lift, and distributed electric propulsion, supported by on-demand service that reduces reliance on ground charging and enables rapid turnaround. Its activities include aircraft design, certification, electric propulsion, acoustic testing, and production services, aimed at safe, quiet, and affordable transportation across diverse environments.
Q5D Technology
Venture Round in 2024
Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.
Phoenix Semiconductor
Seed Round in 2024
Phoenix Semiconductor specializes in developing electronic technologies that offer reliable and cost-effective replacements for discontinued semiconductor components. The company addresses challenges posed by obsolescence and supply chain disruptions by ensuring a dependable source of critical microelectronic parts that may be unavailable through traditional distribution channels. Phoenix Semiconductor's expertise lies in creating solutions that allow commercial semiconductor companies to provide secure drop-in replacements, thereby enabling them to meet the ongoing demand for legacy components in a constantly evolving market.
Firestorm
Series A in 2024
Firestorm develops modular open-source unmanned aerial platforms and related hardware and software designed for defense applications. The company focuses on open-architecture systems that enable rapid, distributed manufacturing and mission-adaptable configurations. Its platforms feature swappable propulsion and payload options and are supported by mobile micro-factories that enable rapid drone production through advanced additive manufacturing. By enabling customizable, low-cost aerial systems, Firestorm aims to support military and defense operators across varied terrains and missions with adaptable, scalable solutions.
Terran Orbital
Acquisition in 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
H3X Technologies
Series A in 2024
H3X Technologies designs and manufactures high-power density electric propulsion systems for aviation and urban air mobility. Its propulsion unit integrates the electric motor and inverter into a single compact module, delivering lightweight, high-performance propulsion suitable for retrofit into existing aircraft designs. The company's systems are geared toward decarbonizing aviation and enabling sustainable flight, with applications also cited in marine and heavy industrial use. Founded in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, H3X focuses on advancing electric propulsion to support safer, cleaner aerospace and related sectors.
X-Bow Launch Systems
Series B in 2024
X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the production of advanced solid rocket motors and hypersonic technologies for both commercial and government applications. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses the design, testing, and launching of solid propellant systems. Utilizing additive manufacturing technology, X-Bow develops customizable and cost-effective rocket motors, positioning itself as an innovative player in the aerospace industry.
Firestorm
Seed Round in 2024
Firestorm develops modular open-source unmanned aerial platforms and related hardware and software designed for defense applications. The company focuses on open-architecture systems that enable rapid, distributed manufacturing and mission-adaptable configurations. Its platforms feature swappable propulsion and payload options and are supported by mobile micro-factories that enable rapid drone production through advanced additive manufacturing. By enabling customizable, low-cost aerial systems, Firestorm aims to support military and defense operators across varied terrains and missions with adaptable, scalable solutions.
Elve is a manufacturer specializing in high-efficiency, lightweight millimeter wave and near-terahertz power amplifiers designed to enhance wireless connectivity. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that facilitate fiber-like wireless internet links, thereby improving the overall online experience for users. By integrating agile manufacturing techniques into their vacuum electronic devices, Elve aims to provide innovative solutions that support widespread connectivity in various applications.
X-Bow Launch Systems
Venture Round in 2023
X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the production of advanced solid rocket motors and hypersonic technologies for both commercial and government applications. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses the design, testing, and launching of solid propellant systems. Utilizing additive manufacturing technology, X-Bow develops customizable and cost-effective rocket motors, positioning itself as an innovative player in the aerospace industry.
Launchpad.build
Venture Round in 2023
Launchpad is developing technology that will allow products to be delivered in days rather than months. The company is creating a user-friendly system of advanced software and autonomous hardware that will allow for a streamlined AI-driven digital thread from product CAD to actual product assembly.
Launchpad's digitool is a networked automation solution that can perform a wide range of assembly tasks, such as pick and place, fastening, dispensing, and more, using only a product CAD file. The company's mission to enable manufacturing's future by increasing automation and improving utilization
Fortify
Venture Round in 2023
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.
3D Glass Solutions
Series C in 2023
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
H3X Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
H3X Technologies designs and manufactures high-power density electric propulsion systems for aviation and urban air mobility. Its propulsion unit integrates the electric motor and inverter into a single compact module, delivering lightweight, high-performance propulsion suitable for retrofit into existing aircraft designs. The company's systems are geared toward decarbonizing aviation and enabling sustainable flight, with applications also cited in marine and heavy industrial use. Founded in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, H3X focuses on advancing electric propulsion to support safer, cleaner aerospace and related sectors.
Lux Semiconductors
Seed Round in 2023
Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.
Machina Labs
Venture Round in 2023
Machina Labs is a manufacturing firm specializing in automated metal forming and fabrication processes. It leverages AI and machine learning, along with advanced robotics, to efficiently produce composite and metal products for aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense industries.
Fortify
Venture Round in 2022
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.
Terran Orbital
Post in 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
Alloy Enterprises
Seed Round in 2022
Alloy Enterprises is a Somerville, Massachusetts-based developer of 3D printing technologies and industrial-engineered products aimed at reducing inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing. The company has developed an aluminum additive technology that enables dense, low-cost parts without relying on expensive or hazardous powders, addressing limitations in traditional methods and supporting advances in lightweight components and emissions reduction.
CloudNC is a London-based software company that develops autonomous manufacturing software to automate the programming of computer numerical control milling machines. It provides software and cloud-based services to design tooling paths and streamline CNC programming, enabling factories to produce precision metal components with minimal human intervention. The company also offers an end-to-end manufacturing service intended to replace skilled human roles in metal part production, aiming to improve lead times, machine utilization, and scalability. Incorporated in 2015, CloudNC seeks to modernize manufacturing by making milling processes more efficient and predictable, supporting industries that rely on precision parts.
X-Bow Launch Systems
Series A in 2022
X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the production of advanced solid rocket motors and hypersonic technologies for both commercial and government applications. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses the design, testing, and launching of solid propellant systems. Utilizing additive manufacturing technology, X-Bow develops customizable and cost-effective rocket motors, positioning itself as an innovative player in the aerospace industry.
Terran Orbital
Post in 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
Terran Orbital
Post in 2022
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
Electra.aero
Series A in 2022
Electra.aero designs and manufactures hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company develops electric short takeoff and landing airplanes with pilot assistance systems, powered-lift, and distributed electric propulsion, supported by on-demand service that reduces reliance on ground charging and enables rapid turnaround. Its activities include aircraft design, certification, electric propulsion, acoustic testing, and production services, aimed at safe, quiet, and affordable transportation across diverse environments.
3D Glass Solutions
Series B in 2021
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
PV Labs
Venture Round in 2020
PV Labs Inc. is an established image acquisition and analytics company based in Hamilton, Canada, with an additional office in Van Nuys, California. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in designing and developing advanced aerial imaging systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications, catering to various levels of government and military needs. PV Labs offers a range of innovative products, including the Look Down Gimbal, which stabilizes sensor payloads, and the Tactical Content Management System, facilitating real-time data management over limited bandwidth. Their technology encompasses sensor solutions for persistent wide area surveillance, extended range electro-optical and infrared telescopes, and hyperspectral imaging. The company also provides camera systems for monitoring and inspecting manufacturing processes and offers specialized aerial imaging solutions for the security, public safety, and geospatial sectors, as well as for cinema, broadcast, and gaming applications.
3D Glass Solutions
Series B in 2019
3D Glass Solutions designs and manufactures glass-based system-in-package electronic packaging devices and components, and provides design and device consultation and prototyping services. The company serves integrated circuit manufacturers, photonic component suppliers, and defense contractors, leveraging glass-enabled systems integration to consolidate components onto a single platform while reducing manufacturing costs. It utilizes APEX Glass technology to fabricate electronic systems with photo-definable glass ceramics, offering low-loss photosensitive processes, through-glass vias, substrate stacking, and photonic integration. These capabilities support applications in wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, photonics, sensors, and AI. The business originated in 2006 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tempo Automation Holdings
Series C in 2019
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a unique, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency, particularly during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. Serving leading innovators across industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, Tempo Automation empowers its customers to accelerate product development and time to market.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Terran Orbital
Series B in 2018
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Contextere
Corporate Round in 2017
Contextere is an Ottawa-based software company that develops industrial IoT and AI-powered solutions for the connected workforce. Its platform uses an insight engine to extract, structure, and fuse maintenance, repair, and operations data and applies machine learning to provide immediate, actionable guidance to frontline workers, boosting productivity and safety while reducing equipment downtime in manufacturing and other heavy industries.
Terran Orbital
Venture Round in 2017
Terran Orbital Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of picosatellites, cubesats, and nanosatellites, catering to government and commercial clients. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company offers a range of integrated satellite solutions, including the Intrepid system, which supports cubesat and nanosatellite missions, and the Endeavour platform, known for its advanced spacecraft bus subsystems. Additionally, Terran Orbital provides a radiation-tolerant FPGA-based computer system designed for harsh space environments. Their services extend beyond manufacturing to include mission consulting, research and development, satellite constellation development, and launch services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, universities, and government agencies, primarily in the United States and Europe, delivering cost-effective, end-to-end aerospace solutions.
Sikorsky Aircraft
Acquisition in 2015
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a prominent manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters, as well as fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft. Established in 1923 and headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, the company specializes in designing, producing, and servicing a diverse range of helicopters, including civil and heavy lift models, while also offering related spare parts. Sikorsky provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, along with integrated helicopter services such as management, maintenance, and charter flights. Its helicopters are utilized by various governments across multiple countries, including the United States, Australia, and many others in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in Stratford, Troy, and West Palm Beach, and has additional centers for military and commercial aircraft completion, prototyping, and engineering across several states. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
Deposition Sciences
Acquisition in 2014
Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI) specializes in the manufacturing and sale of optical thin film coatings. The company primarily caters to the military and aerospace sectors, both domestically in the United States and internationally. DSI is recognized for its expertise in providing advanced coating solutions that enhance the performance of optical components.
Chandler/May
Acquisition in 2012
Chandler/May, Inc. has delivered hundreds of integrated command and control shelters and portable ground control stations in support of U.S. Army UAS programs. They have produced more than 2,200 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the Desert Hawk UAV, a program for which Chandler/May, Inc. is a supplier to Lockheed Martin. Chandler/May, Inc. has also developed a fully integrated UAS, consisting of the Fury® UAV, SharkFin® Mission & Flight Control System and Tactical Air Vehicle Control System (TACS) ground control station.
HMT Vehicles
Acquisition in 2006
HMT Vehicles Limited (HMT) is a privately owned company that has funded the development for innovative designs that have been incorporated into light to medium high mobility wheeled military vehicles in the U.S. and U.K. HMT owns and licenses the intellectual property associated with these designs. Vehicles incorporating HMT's designs are used as platforms for weapons programs such as the Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapons System and the Soothsayer electronic warfare programs in the UK.
X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the production of advanced solid rocket motors and hypersonic technologies for both commercial and government applications. The company provides a comprehensive service that encompasses the design, testing, and launching of solid propellant systems. Utilizing additive manufacturing technology, X-Bow develops customizable and cost-effective rocket motors, positioning itself as an innovative player in the aerospace industry.