Vatn Systems
Seed Round in 2024
Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles that operate cooperatively in swarms. Its core technology is advanced navigation software designed for GPS-denied environments, reducing hardware costs.
Darkhive develops autonomous drone systems and software for military and public-safety robotics. It offers a core software suite and a palm-sized autonomous drone to demonstrate the stack's capabilities, enabling integration with existing equipment and forming effective human-machine teams. Its situational awareness solution helps professionals assess scenarios, make decisions, and coordinate actions across diverse environments.
DeFli Network specializes in drone detection and defense systems, offering a global airspace traffic management solution. Leveraging proprietary passive radar technology and edge AI, DeFli's systems identify all types of drones in any weather conditions and at extended ranges. The company operates a unique rewards model, incentivizing users to host remote identification sensors, earning cryptocurrency tokens and access to real-time drone deployment data. This decentralized approach enables customers to monitor and counter unmanned aviation activities without significant capital expenditure.
Axion Ray
Series A in 2024
Axion Ray is a platform that uses AI to analyze unstructured manufacturing data in real-time. It helps engineering teams identify potential quality issues early on, enabling businesses to intervene proactively and prevent losses from recalls.
Hadrian is a machine parts startup that manufactures precision components for technology companies, including aerospace and defense programs. It builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories and an autonomous manufacturing platform that integrates software, robotics, and full-stack capabilities to scale mission-critical programs across space, aviation, and maritime sectors. By enabling aerospace startups, suppliers, and defense contractors to produce essential components with lower costs and greater efficiency, Hadrian aims to accelerate development timelines and reduce manufacturing complexity.
SpiderOak
Venture Round in 2023
SpiderOak, Inc. is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2007, SpiderOak develops technology aimed at mitigating various categories of cyberattacks while addressing compliance, security, and usability needs. Its flagship product, SpiderOak CrossClave, enables secure file exchange and synchronization through no knowledge encryption, allowing users to share sensitive data safely. The company also offers The SpiderOak, a secure messaging and file-sharing solution, and SpiderOak One Backup, a desktop application for data backup across multiple operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as mobile platforms. Furthermore, SpiderOak provides enterprise-level solutions such as SpiderOak Enterprise Backup, which focuses on ransomware protection and disaster recovery. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes defense and intelligence sectors, civilian government, government contractors, and enterprises, emphasizing confidentiality, integrity, and availability in its offerings.