Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing
Series C in 2025
Apex is a manufacturer of commercial orbital transportation services spacecraft satellite buses that are designed to provide an approach to space. The company specializes in a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware for spacecraft manufacture, allowing space enterprises to execute their missions by communicating with and launching vehicles using spacecraft.
Shield AI
Series F in 2025
Shield AI Inc is an artificial intelligence robotics company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing advanced AI-powered systems for national security and first responders. Incorporated in 2015, the company specializes in creating technologies that enhance the safety of military personnel and civilians. Its flagship products include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology that operates effectively in GPS-denied environments, and Hivemind, an AI framework that allows various unmanned vehicles to learn from real and synthetic experiences, enabling autonomous operations without direct human control. Additionally, Shield AI has developed the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can navigate contested environments and has been utilized in regions like the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations by leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies to execute complex tasks in dynamic and denied environments.
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.
Hidden Level
Series C in 2025
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.
Thunder
Venture Round in 2024
Thunder is a management consulting company focused on delivering business value through intelligent frameworks and solutions. The company specializes in assisting leading brands in addressing complex challenges using Salesforce. Additionally, Thunder operates an online data analysis platform that converts data into transformative business outcomes. This platform provides a service cloud for customer support and marketing clouds for digital marketing campaigns, allowing users to leverage data analysis to achieve a competitive advantage.
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels for both military and commercial applications. Its flagship product, the Kaleidos microreactor, is designed to fit within a shipping container, allowing for transportation by air, ship, and road. This innovative microreactor serves as a zero-emissions power source, making it particularly suitable for remote locations and critical applications where traditional diesel generators are typically used.
Hidden Level
Series B in 2024
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.
Raft
Private Equity Round in 2024
A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
SIXGEN
Acquisition in 2023
SixGen, LLC is a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, founded in 2014. The company specializes in offering a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services designed to protect critical assets and infrastructure against a backdrop of increasing global threats. SixGen employs a team of experienced data scientists, big data engineers, and cloud engineers to deliver services that include cyber assessments, incident response, security engineering, and the development of computer network operations. By leveraging advanced analytics and a holistic approach, SixGen assists both commercial and federal clients in understanding and mitigating their cybersecurity risks effectively.
Adlumin Inc. is a cybersecurity company that operates a security and compliance automation platform designed to identify threats, malfunctions, and IT operational failures. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company collects and indexes data from various sources, including network traffic, web servers, and custom applications, to enhance security analytics. Adlumin's platform assists IT teams through security orchestration, automation, and machine learning, offering features such as One-Touch Compliance Reporting to streamline audit processes. The company focuses on serving mid-market organizations by providing advanced technology for threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance support, ensuring that clients can effectively manage and mitigate cyber threats.
Sevco Security
Venture Round in 2023
Sevco Security, Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity products and services. The company offers a unified asset intelligence platform that addresses the challenges posed by an extended attack surface. This cloud-native platform focuses on cyber asset management and risk management, creating a trusted repository of an organization’s devices, users, and applications. By maintaining a continuously updated inventory that encompasses IT assets, cloud resources, IoT devices, operational technology, and external contractors, Sevco Security enables organizations to autonomously identify and mitigate security gaps. This capability not only helps clients uncover non-compliant assets but also enhances their incident response times, thereby strengthening their overall cybersecurity posture.
RED 6 INC. is a company that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically designed for air combat training. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, RED 6 has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows pilots and ground operators to visualize synthetic threats in real-time during high-speed outdoor environments. This innovative platform integrates augmented reality technology into military training, enabling real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with computer-generated enemies effectively. By utilizing an augmented reality visor, an AI-driven multiplayer network, and biometric feedback loops, RED 6 enhances training experiences, thereby improving readiness and operational capabilities for military applications. The company's technology is not only pivotal for defense but also has potential applications across various industries, including entertainment, sports, and medicine.
Solsten is an AI company focused on understanding human behavior in the digital realm to enhance customer experiences. Founded in 2018 by Joe Schaeppi and Bastian Bergmann, the company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Solsten's platform is tailored for decision-makers in the gaming industry, including executives, researchers, and marketing professionals working within medium-to-large studios. The platform aids in user engagement by helping to find, retain, and monetize players, while also supporting user retention and developing new games. Solsten's technology allows gaming studios to identify their target audiences, reduce development costs, and expedite the market launch of their products.
CollabraLink Technologies
Acquisition in 2021
CollabraLink Technologies is an information technology company that provides enterprise software solutions and program support.
AviaGames
Series B in 2021
AviaGames, founded in 2017, is a gaming studio that specializes in developing engaging and competitive mobile gaming applications focused on real-money skill games. Its flagship product, Pocket7Games, offers a diverse range of gaming categories, including casino, puzzle, action, card, math, and brain games, all integrated under a single membership and wallet system for a streamlined user experience. The company has quickly established itself in the gaming industry, achieving significant popularity with its innovative approach and leading monthly tournaments. Although currently concentrating on the U.S. market, AviaGames has plans for expansion into international markets, including the UK, to reach a broader audience.
Saildrone, Inc. is a company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in the design and manufacture of autonomous sailing drones powered by wind and solar energy. Founded in 2012, Saildrone operates a fleet of these unmanned surface vehicles to collect and deliver live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, climate research, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. The company has successfully sailed over 500,000 nautical miles and spent more than 13,000 days at sea, generating high-resolution datasets that provide critical intelligence for climate, mapping, and maritime security. By leveraging advanced technologies, Saildrone enables cost-effective and scalable ocean data collection, ultimately aiming to enhance understanding of planetary systems and mitigate ecological disasters.