Defense Unicorns
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Jan 13, 2026
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$171M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Defense Unicorns is a defense technology company that provides an open-source, infrastructure-agnostic platform for the secure development, delivery, and sustainment of mission software across cloud, on-premises, and tactical edge environments.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Defense Tech, DevOps & Containers, Cloud Security, Edge Computing
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Defense Unicorns Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Jan 13, 2026 | ||||
| Series A | Mar 7, 2024 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Defense Unicorns Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Uncorrelated Ventures | Series B |
| Atlantic Vantage Point | Series B |
| Uncorrelated Ventures | Series B |
| Sapphire Ventures | Series B, Series A |
| Bain Capital, LP | Series B |
| SpaceWERX | Series A |
| Valor Equity Partners | Series B |
Market signals
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- Aug 22, 2026
Grew 19% QoQ, from 197 to 234 employees.
- Jul 26, 2026
Grew 21% QoQ, from 187 to 226 employees.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- signs_new_clientSep 28, 2026
Defense Unicorns signed new client Army Corp. on Sep 24th '26.
- signs_new_clientSep 14, 2026
Defense Unicorns signed new client Defense Innovation Unit on Sep 15th '26.
- hiresSep 2, 2026
Defense Unicorns hired Lauren Knausenberger as Chief Business Officer on Sep 2nd '26.
Defense Unicorns Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Defense Unicorns's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Defense Unicorns a public or private company?
Defense Unicorns is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Defense Unicorns?
Defense Unicorns is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Defense Unicorns worth (valuation)?
Defense Unicorns's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Defense Unicorns stock?
Defense Unicorns shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Defense Unicorns's last funding round?
Defense Unicorns's most recent funding round was Series B on January 13, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Defense Unicorns?
Key investors in Defense Unicorns include Sapphire Ventures, Bain Capital, LP, Ansa Capital.
Will Defense Unicorns IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Defense Unicorns.
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