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Department of Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security

District of Columbiadhs.gov

Overview

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior, home, or public security ministries in other countries. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction.

Year Founded

2002

Portfolio Companies

34

Website

dhs.gov

Investments

Department of Homeland Security investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Pierce AerospaceJan 2025GrantCo-investor
Academy BusSep 2024GrantLead
Credence IDJul 2024GrantCo-investor
BlueRISC Inc.May 2024GrantCo-investor
Scribe SecurityApr 2023GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersDistrict of Columbia
Year Founded2002

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