Defense Tech
13 stories covering defense tech — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Anduril Leads Week's Top 10 Funding Rounds With $5 Billion Raise
Anduril closed a $5 billion Series H round while VoltaGrid, Mind Robotics and seven other companies announced large financings in defense, energy, robotics and space sectors.
Anduril Raises $5B in Week's Largest Funding Round
Anduril Industries led the week's biggest U.S. venture rounds with a $5 billion Series H at a $61 billion valuation, followed by deals for VoltaGrid, Mind Robotics and other physical-world startups.
Anduril Tops Week's Largest U.S. Funding Rounds at $5 Billion
Anduril led the week's top 10 U.S. venture rounds with a $5 billion Series H, followed by large deals in energy, robotics, and space tech.
Anduril Leads Week's Largest Funding Rounds With $5 Billion Raise
Anduril Industries closed a $5 billion round at a $61 billion valuation as part of the week's top ten announced U.S. venture financings tracked by Crunchbase.
Anduril Leads Week's Top 10 U.S. Funding Rounds
Anduril raised $5 billion while nine other companies secured rounds from $64 million to $775 million across defense, energy, robotics and space tech.
Venture-Backed Startups Increase IPO Filings in Key Sectors
Recent weeks have featured numerous public S-1 filings from venture-backed companies in semiconductors, nuclear power, geothermal energy, biotech, and space and defense tech.
Private Capital Investment in Defense Reaches Record Highs
An analysis shows venture capital in defense firms hit over $16 billion in 2025, amid diversification and government priorities, raising questions about returns and alignment.
Top 10 US Startup Funding Rounds This Week in Defense and Tech
Crunchbase News reports the week's largest funding rounds for US startups, led by a $1.75 billion Series D for defense tech firm Saronic.
Top 10 Funding Rounds of the Week for U.S. Startups
Crunchbase News reports on the week's largest funding rounds, with Saronic leading at $1.75 billion for autonomous vessels.
Swarmer's IPO Prompts Debate on Defense Tech Exits
The IPO of drone software maker Swarmer raises questions about potential waves of exits in the defense tech sector, as discussed in a Venture Capital Journal article.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Other Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share surge on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and growth metrics.
Swarmer's IPO Surge Highlights 12 Potential Defense Tech IPOs
Following Swarmer's 520% share jump on Nasdaq, Crunchbase identifies 12 other defense tech startups as likely IPO candidates based on funding and milestones.
LPs Report Few ESG Barriers for Defense Tech Investments
Limited partners discussed minimal ESG restrictions on defense technology investments at NEXUS 2026 amid rising geopolitical tensions.
