Defense Unicorns
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Jan 13, 2026
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$171M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Defense Unicorns operates in Enterprise Software and is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in January 2026.
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, Compliance
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Defense Unicorns Comparables
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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 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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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 |
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Market signals
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- Oct 24, 2026
New product UDS VM enables VM deployment within the UDS platform.
- Oct 17, 2026
United States Air Force secured as a customer.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesOct 21, 2026
Defense Unicorns launches Defense Unicorns CMMC, an end-to-end solution for Defense Industrial Base companies that fast-tracks NIST SP 800-171 readiness and supports continuous compliance, on Oct 20th '26.
- signs_new_clientSep 28, 2026
On Oct 5th '26, Defense Unicorns signs Army Corp. as a new client after Army Corp. awards it a $350 million IDIQ contract to provide open-source software delivery capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and tactical edge environments.
- signs_new_clientSep 14, 2026
Defense Innovation Unit selected Defense Unicorns to deliver UDS Fleet as an enabling capability for the Open Mission Engine program across Air Mobility Command’s fleet in Texas on Sep 15th '26.
- hiresSep 2, 2026
Defense Unicorns hires Lauren Knausenberger as Chief Business Officer in Texas on Sep 2nd '26 to drive its growth strategy, strengthen strategic partnerships, and expand its impact across the defense ecosystem.
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Defense Unicorns Filings
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Frequently 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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Defense Unicorns's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
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.
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.
How can I track Defense Unicorns secondary market activity?
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