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U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Defense

Arlington, Virginiadefense.gov

Overview

The U.S. Department of Defense is an executive department of the U.S. federal government whose mission is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and ensure national security. It provides funding to companies and academic institutions through various grant and contract programs to advance research, development, and innovation in technologies related to national security.

Year Founded

1949

Portfolio Companies

14

Investments

U.S. Department of Defense investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Safi BiotherapeuticsFeb 2025GrantCo-investor
Purgo ScientificOct 2024GrantCo-investor
AstraNavAug 2024GrantCo-investor
KeViRx, Inc.Jun 2024GrantCo-investor
Anno.AiMar 2024GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded1949

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