U.S. Department of Defense
Overview
The U.S. Department of Defense is an executive department of the U.S. federal government whose mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure national security. It provides funding to companies and academic institutions through various grant and contract programs to advance research, development, and innovation in technologies related to national security.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenosis | Nov 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| KeViRx, Inc. | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Zeno Power | May 2023 | Strategic | Lead |
| AstraNav | Aug 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Purgo Scientific | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is U.S. Department of Defense based?
U.S. Department of Defense is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was U.S. Department of Defense founded?
U.S. Department of Defense was founded in 1949.
How many portfolio companies does U.S. Department of Defense have?
U.S. Department of Defense has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in U.S. Department of Defense's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Prenosis, KeViRx, Inc., Zeno Power, AstraNav, Purgo Scientific.
What was U.S. Department of Defense's most recent investment shown here?
U.S. Department of Defense's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Purgo Scientific in 2024.
What sectors does U.S. Department of Defense focus on?
U.S. Department of Defense focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does U.S. Department of Defense focus on?
U.S. Department of Defense typically invests at the MultiStage stage.