Defence Trailblazer
Overview
Defence Trailblazer is a research translation and commercialization initiative that strengthens Australia's defence capabilities by funding and accelerating the development of new technologies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praetorian Aeronautics | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Sperospace | Apr 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CleanSubSea | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Stratoship | Oct 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Akula Tech | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Defence Trailblazer based?
Defence Trailblazer is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
When was Defence Trailblazer founded?
Defence Trailblazer was founded in 2022.
How many portfolio companies does Defence Trailblazer have?
Defence Trailblazer has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Defence Trailblazer's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Praetorian Aeronautics, Sperospace, CleanSubSea, Stratoship, Akula Tech.
What was Defence Trailblazer's most recent investment shown here?
Defence Trailblazer's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Akula Tech in 2025.
What sectors does Defence Trailblazer focus on?
Defence Trailblazer focuses on Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Defence Trailblazer focus on?
Defence Trailblazer typically invests at the Early stage.