Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Overview
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is a senior office within the U.S. Department of Defense that serves as the department's Chief Technology Officer, responsible for overseeing the DoD's technology strategy and accelerating the development and fielding of new technologies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anello Photonics | Jan 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| Zylinium Research | Aug 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc. | Jul 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Forrest Underwood
Reservist - Chief, Joint Investment Strategies
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering based?
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering founded?
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering have?
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Anello Photonics, Zylinium Research, Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, Inc..
What was Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's most recent investment?
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's most recent investment on Caplight was in Anello Photonics in 2026.
What sectors does Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering focus on?
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering focus on?
Stage focus information for Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering is not publicly available.