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Department of Defense / USAF

Government

Part of U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. federal government agency funding small business technology development through SBIR and STTR grant programs.

Washington, United States · 11+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Pre-Seed
Seed
Early Stage
Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Defense Tech
Headquarters
Washington, United States
Founded
1947
Website
defensesbirsttr.mil
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
11
Last Investment
Jan 2025
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Funds early-stage small business innovation in defense-relevant technologies via SBIR/STTR grants and contracts, with Phase I and Phase II awards supporting R&D commercialization.

Department of Defense / USAF is a Government firm based in Washington, United States. It has made 11 investments in Aerospace and Artificial Intelligence, including NUCRYPT LLC and DYNAFLOW, INC..

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Portfolio2

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Government ×3 · 1 shared rounds

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