Naval Air Warfare Center
Overview
Naval Air Warfare Center is a U.S. Navy organization that serves as the full-spectrum research, development, test, evaluation, engineering, and fleet support center for naval air platforms and airborne systems. It provides funding for technology development through contracts and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards rather than traditional equity investments.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIMBA Chain | Feb 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Autonomous Therapeutics, Inc. | May 2021 | Grant | Lead |
| Packet Digital | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ARMADA Marine Robotics | Oct 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| PteroDynamics Inc. | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Naval Air Warfare Center based?
Naval Air Warfare Center is headquartered in Maryland, United States.
When was Naval Air Warfare Center founded?
Naval Air Warfare Center was founded in 1993.
How many portfolio companies does Naval Air Warfare Center have?
Naval Air Warfare Center has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Naval Air Warfare Center's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SIMBA Chain, Autonomous Therapeutics, Inc., Packet Digital, ARMADA Marine Robotics, PteroDynamics Inc..
What was Naval Air Warfare Center's most recent investment shown here?
Naval Air Warfare Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Packet Digital in 2026.
What sectors does Naval Air Warfare Center focus on?
Naval Air Warfare Center focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Naval Air Warfare Center focus on?
Stage focus information for Naval Air Warfare Center is not publicly available.