Funding breakthrough tech to secure our nation’s future
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Ventures backs visionary startups that are building advanced technology and reindustrializing America. Our tech scouts discover leading-edge, early-stage companies across AI, defense tech, deep tech, cybersecurity, and reindustrialization. We deploy capital from our $300 million investment fund and leverage 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø’s engineering expertise to bring commercial-grade tech to mission at speed and scale. The result? Tech superiority that defends the nation.
Our experienced investors as well as our tech scouting and intelligence team uncover emerging tech with truly transformative potential.
We deploy capital from our $300 million fund and leverage 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø’s 180,000 square feet of manufacturing capability and 20,000 technologists, including thousands of cybersecurity specialists, software engineers, and AI innovators, to rapidly bring commercial tech to mission.
Through our work with startups and public-private partnerships we deliver solutions that defend the homeland and sustain America’s technological edge.
Building next‑gen defense infrastructure across space, edge communications, and autonomous mission systems, including our first maritime‑focused investment. Explore ODC, Portal Space Systems, and Ulysses.
$300M
Allocated to Ventures fund
$400M
Invested into a16z Growth Fund
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Companies met
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Teaming agreements signed
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Companies sourced
We focus on early-stage companies in AI, cyber, defense tech, deep tech, and reindustrialization.ÌýOur investments in technology startups are already accelerating technology leadership for America. Meet some of our partners:Ìý
Brandon Tseng, co-founder and president of Shield AI, discusses the future of AI-powered warfare and how autonomous systems are transforming military operations.
A comprehensive analysis of spatial computing’s current state, its foundational technologies, and the strategic imperatives for organizations looking to lead the future of spatial computing.
Gain insight into the practical importance of quantum computing—and how it might shape the behavior of threat actors such as China, a major developer of quantum technology.Ìý
Faster accreditation, lower costs, quicker deployment. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø and Second Front are transforming how the federal government acquires commercial software.Ìý
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We invest primarily in early-stage, U.S.-based startups that are strategically aligned with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø’s focus areas (AI, cyber, defense tech, quantum, and reindustrialization). Our goal is to invest in mission-driven founders and strong technical teams working on innovative products that can improve the speed and scale with which we support our federal clients’ mission capabilities.ÌýÌý
Unlike traditional VCs, we invest with both financial returns and strategic alignment in mind. Our goal is to create mutual value for both our portfolio companies and 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø through partnership, collaboration, and innovation.Ìý
We invest in companies based in the United States and other Five Eyes nations.
No, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Ventures typically participates in investment rounds led by institutional VCs or other strategic investors. We look to add value through strategic engagement.Ìý
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø Ventures offers more than capital—we help startups succeed in the federal market by leveraging 91³Ô¹ÏÍø¹ÙÍø’s scale, relationships, and expertise. Our support includes:Ìý
You can reach us via our contact form below, or through referrals from our network and partners.Ìý
