Easy Aerial’s $20M Series B: Tethered Drones for Persistent ISR
NYC’s Easy Aerial closed $20M with Insight Partners and Entrée Capital — scaling tethered UAS that stay aloft on ground power for defense and critical infrastructure.
Defense Tech Venture Capital & Dual-Use Startup Funding
Defense technology has re-emerged as a major venture capital category, with startups building autonomous systems, space infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled defense platforms. Our defense-tech coverage tracks the funds and rounds backing this sector.
Defense Tech Investment Areas
- Autonomous systems: Drones, robotics, and ground mobility
- Space & communications: Satellites, launch, and secure connectivity
- Cyber & intelligence: Threat detection, data fusion, and secure infrastructure
- Dual-use platforms: Commercial applications with defense-grade demand
Explore defense tech venture capital news below.
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