Cantos Backs Heaviside Industries $28M Series A in Defense Tech
Cantos backed Heaviside Industries’ $28M Series A for defense manufacturing and energetics, extending the firm’s hard-tech and defense track record.
Defense Tech Venture Capital & Dual-Use Startup Funding
Defense technology has re-emerged as a major venture capital category, with startups building autonomous systems, space infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled defense platforms. Our defense-tech coverage tracks the funds and rounds backing this sector.
Defense Tech Investment Areas
- Autonomous systems: Drones, robotics, and ground mobility
- Space & communications: Satellites, launch, and secure connectivity
- Cyber & intelligence: Threat detection, data fusion, and secure infrastructure
- Dual-use platforms: Commercial applications with defense-grade demand
Explore defense tech venture capital news below.
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