Defence and Security Accelerator
Overview
Defence and Security Accelerator is a UK government organization that finds and funds exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Fuels | May 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Earth-i | Nov 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Lynkeos Technology | Nov 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Hydromea | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Advai | - | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is Defence and Security Accelerator based?
Defence and Security Accelerator is headquartered in Salisbury, United Kingdom.
When was Defence and Security Accelerator founded?
Defence and Security Accelerator was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Defence and Security Accelerator have?
Defence and Security Accelerator has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Defence and Security Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wastewater Fuels, Earth-i, Lynkeos Technology, Hydromea, Advai.
What was Defence and Security Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
Defence and Security Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hydromea in 2026.
What sectors does Defence and Security Accelerator focus on?
Defence and Security Accelerator focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity.
What company stages does Defence and Security Accelerator focus on?
Defence and Security Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.