Menlo Ventures

True Anomaly develops space security and resilience solutions by integrating autonomous spacecraft operations, artificial intelligence, and mission-specific software. The company designs, builds, and fields technologies that enable secure and sustainable access to orbital environments for defense agencies, allied governments, and commercial operators. Its offerings improve orbital situational awareness, maintain operational continuity, and support long-term space sustainability across critical infrastructure and strategic missions.

True Anomaly develops space security and resilience solutions by integrating autonomous spacecraft operations, artificial intelligence, and mission-specific software. The company designs, builds, and fields technologies that enable secure and sustainable access to orbital environments for defense agencies, allied governments, and commercial operators. Its offerings improve orbital situational awareness, maintain operational continuity, and support long-term space sustainability across critical infrastructure and strategic missions.

Whisper Aero designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems that are ultra-quiet, efficient, and scalable for aviation, defense, and commercial applications. The company develops technology that converts electricity into thrust for a range of vehicles, including aircraft and drones, as well as ground equipment, with a focus on reducing noise and energy consumption. Its propulsion solutions are designed to be adaptable across different sizes and speeds, delivering scalable thrust while helping to lower noise pollution and promote cleaner energy use. Whisper Aero also provides fans and flight technology that contribute to quieter operations by reducing high-frequency noise and enabling more efficient propulsion.

Immersive Labs designs a cloud-based platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across organizations. The platform provides user profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards to identify gaps and security risks, enabling teams to continuously develop technical capabilities. It offers a broad library of practical content and simulations covering cyber awareness, investigations, threat hunting, reverse engineering, IoT/firmware security, and incident response, accessible from a browser with no installation. The platform supports interactive challenges, log and traffic analysis, and attack classifications, and provides analytics to reveal hidden cybersecurity talent and areas for focus. Immersive Labs aims to build human cyber readiness by enabling measurement, learning, and demonstration of capability across the workforce. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and has operated since 2016 to help enterprises defend against cyber threats.

Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

Whisper Aero designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems that are ultra-quiet, efficient, and scalable for aviation, defense, and commercial applications. The company develops technology that converts electricity into thrust for a range of vehicles, including aircraft and drones, as well as ground equipment, with a focus on reducing noise and energy consumption. Its propulsion solutions are designed to be adaptable across different sizes and speeds, delivering scalable thrust while helping to lower noise pollution and promote cleaner energy use. Whisper Aero also provides fans and flight technology that contribute to quieter operations by reducing high-frequency noise and enabling more efficient propulsion.

Immersive Labs designs a cloud-based platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across organizations. The platform provides user profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards to identify gaps and security risks, enabling teams to continuously develop technical capabilities. It offers a broad library of practical content and simulations covering cyber awareness, investigations, threat hunting, reverse engineering, IoT/firmware security, and incident response, accessible from a browser with no installation. The platform supports interactive challenges, log and traffic analysis, and attack classifications, and provides analytics to reveal hidden cybersecurity talent and areas for focus. Immersive Labs aims to build human cyber readiness by enabling measurement, learning, and demonstration of capability across the workforce. The company is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, and has operated since 2016 to help enterprises defend against cyber threats.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.

nLIGHT designs, manufactures, and markets fiber lasers and related laser systems for industrial, microfabrication, medical, and defense applications. The company operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, and Advanced Development, which derives revenue from research and development contracts. It also produces optical fiber products. nLIGHT serves original equipment manufacturers primarily through a direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and Finland, complemented by independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia and Europe. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the company was founded in 2000. Its products and technologies address a range of end markets, including industrial technology, microfabrication, aerospace and defense, and medical, with a focus on diode and fiber laser platforms.