U.S. Department of War

Arlington, Virginiawar.gov

Overview

The U.S. Department of War is a federal department of the United States government responsible for providing the military forces needed to deter war and ensure national security, which also funds technology development through grants and non-dilutive contracts.

Year Founded

1947

Portfolio Companies

327

Website

war.gov

Investments

U.S. Department of War investments
Company	Date	Stage	Lead
Kodiaq Technologies	Dec 2022	Grant	Lead
Infleqtion	Dec 2024	Grant	Co-investor
Kepler Computing	Jul 2024	Grant	Lead
SPR Therapeutics	Oct 2018	Grant	Co-investor
Auterion	Sep 2025	Series B	Co-investor

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Key People

parker detko

Founder

Bob Smith

Managing Director

Gloria Anthony

Managing Director

Kendrick Newman

Managing Director

Mike Moore

Managing Director

Pamela Prince

Managing Director

Sarah Thompson

Managing Director

Arunava Chatterjee

Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations

Ashley Schneidt

Partner Engagements Officer

Bruce Shank

Chief, Defense Executive Liaison, Office Of Partner Engagement

Cheyenne Patnode

International Partner Engagement

Martin S.

Data Scientist Service Partner Engagement

Monica H.

Partner Engagement Officer

Pamela Sloan

Partner Engagement

Peter Cornell

Deputy For Building Partner Capacity

ΔΣΠ Effie Dolan

Executive Partner, Executive Partner

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is U.S. Department of War based?

U.S. Department of War is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

When was U.S. Department of War founded?

U.S. Department of War was founded in 1947.

How many portfolio companies does U.S. Department of War have?

U.S. Department of War has 327 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in U.S. Department of War's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kodiaq Technologies, Infleqtion, Kepler Computing, SPR Therapeutics, Auterion.

What was U.S. Department of War's most recent investment shown here?

U.S. Department of War's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Auterion in 2025.

What sectors does U.S. Department of War focus on?

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What company stages does U.S. Department of War focus on?

U.S. Department of War typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersArlington, Virginia

Year Founded1947

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