U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)
Overview
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a United States Department of Defense (DoD) organization focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense to rapidly prototype and field dual-use capabilities that solve operational challenges at speed and scale.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiaq Technologies | Dec 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Aalyria | Jul 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Umbra | Apr 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
| Parallel Flight Technologies | Oct 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| Aurelius Systems | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) based?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) is headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States.
When was U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) founded?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) have?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kodiaq Technologies, Aalyria, Umbra, Parallel Flight Technologies, Aurelius Systems.
What was U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)'s most recent investment shown here?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Umbra in 2025.
What sectors does U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) focus on?
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What company stages does U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) focus on?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU) typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)'s AUM?
U.S. Department of Defense (DIU)'s assets under management are estimated between $500.0M and $1.0B.