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Top 100 Defense & Space Tech Companies 2026

The most-funded defense tech and space tech startups, from autonomous systems and dual-use hardware to satellites and launch.

Known total funding for 100 of 100 ranked companies: $88.6B.

Showing top 100 matching companies · Ranked by total funding raised

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curl "https://indexed.vc/api/v1/companies?industries=Defense+Tech,Space+Tech&operatingStatus=active&sort=total_funding_raised&order=desc&limit=100" -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

The API industry filter also matches related labels: Defense, Aerospace & Defense, Space, Aerospace.

The API has no company type filter, so public companies can appear; this list counts private companies only.

The API cannot leave out companies whose latest round is a grant; this list does.

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Methodology: up to 100 active companies matching this list's filters are ordered by disclosed total funding in USD. Companies whose latest round is one of: Grant are excluded. Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. Open a company profile for its funding summary and available detail. How this data is built.

51
JetZero

JetZero is developing the Z4, a blended wing body commercial aircraft designed for zero-emission ...

Long Beach, United States51–200Climate Tech, Defense Tech
Series BTotal funding$410.0MJan 2026
52
Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals develops and operates software-first critical-minerals projects, supplying mater...

Houston, United States51–200Artificial Intelligence, Defense Tech
Series BTotal funding$395.0MAug 2026
53
AMCA

Advanced Manufacturing Company of America designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense...

El Segundo, United States11–50Defense Tech
Series BTotal funding$376.5MMay 2026
54
Neros

Neros develops and manufactures advanced unmanned drone systems for battlefield defense with a U....

El Segundo, United States51–200Defense Tech
Series CTotal funding$372.0MAug 2026
55
EnduroSat

Bulgarian aerospace manufacturer that engineers, builds, and operates CubeSats and nanosatellites...

Sofia, Bulgaria51–200Defense Tech, Space Tech
Venture RoundTotal funding$372.0MSep 2026
56
Cowboy Space

Cowboy Space builds solar-powered orbital data centers, combining rockets and satellites to deliv...

San Francisco, United States11–50Aerospace, Space Tech
Series BTotal funding$365.0MMay 2026
57
OHB

OHB develops satellite systems, space missions, launch infrastructure, data-driven applications, ...

Bremen, Germany1001–5000Space Tech
Private EquityTotal funding$360.0MAug 2023
58
SparkCognition

Empowering the world’s problem-solvers and catalyzing growth with their proven artificial intelli...

San Francisco, United States201–500Energy, Artificial Intelligence
Series DTotal funding$320.0MJan 2022
59
Arcfield

Arcfield provides systems and digital engineering expertise that delivers technological advantage...

Chantilly, United States1001–5000Defense Tech
Private EquityTotal funding$318.0MJan 2021
60
Vayyar Imaging

Vayyar develops privacy-preserving 4D imaging radar sensors that enable devices to recognize and ...

Tokyo, Israel201–500Energy, Defense Tech
Series ETotal funding$318.0MJun 2022
61
Rebellion Defense

Rebellion builds technology products using artificial intelligence and machine learning that serv...

Washington, United States11–50Artificial Intelligence, Defense Tech
Series CTotal funding$316.0MMar 2024
62
Kela

Kela builds an open, modular defense platform combining AI-driven software and field-hardened har...

Tel Aviv, Israel11–50Cybersecurity, Defense Tech
Venture RoundTotal funding$310.0MMay 2026
63
Space Star Technology

Chinese aerospace company building satellite communication and space infrastructure systems.

Beijing, China1001–5000Space Tech
Series DTotal funding$297.0MAug 2026
64
Saildrone

Builds and operates autonomous, wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles for defense, go...

Alameda, United States201–500Artificial Intelligence, Hardware
Corporate RoundTotal funding$284.0MOct 2025
65
Kyoto Fusioneering

Kyoto Fusioneering develops and delivers core systems needed to operate fusion power plants for f...

Tokyo, Japan201–500Climate Tech, Space Tech
Series DTotal funding$281.7MAug 2026
66
BLACK CAPE, INC.

Black Cape engineers trustworthy AI, data analysis, and software solutions for U.S. defense, inte...

Arlington, United States51–200Artificial Intelligence, Defense Tech
Corporate RoundTotal funding$281.6MMar 2025
67
Hubble Network

Hubble Network develops satellite connectivity for Bluetooth devices, helping track shipping cont...

Las Vegas, United States11–50Space Tech
Series CTotal funding$270.0MSep 2026
68
EPIR, INC.

R&D company with 33 SBIR/STTR awards from Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National A...

BOLINGBROOK, United States11–50Defense Tech
Series DTotal funding$267.6MMar 2025
69
Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems builds AI-powered autonomous robotic weapon stations for counter-drone defe...

Alexandria, United States11–50Defense Tech
Series BTotal funding$254.0MJun 2026
70
Niantic Spatial

AI spatial computing platform

San Francisco, United States51–200Artificial Intelligence, Defense Tech
Corporate RoundTotal funding$250.0MMar 2025
71
Space42

Space42 integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence to...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates501–1000Artificial Intelligence, Space Tech
Series ATotal funding$245.0MJul 2025
72
ELECTRA.AERO INC.

R&D company with 17 SBIR/STTR awards from Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Natio...

MANASSAS, United States11–50Defense Tech, Space Tech
Series BTotal funding$239.4MApr 2025
73
Northwood Space

Provides end-to-end ground infrastructure and phased-array ground stations for satellite communic...

Torrance, United States51–200Infrastructure, Space Tech
Series BTotal funding$236.3MJan 2026
74
D-Orbit

D-Orbit provides satellite last-mile delivery, orbital transportation, mission control, and space...

Fino Mornasco, Italy201–500Space Tech
Series DTotal funding$219.0MJan 2026
75
ClearMotion

ClearMotion is an automotive technology startup focused on launching the world's first digital ch...

Woburn, United States51–200Defense Tech
Corporate RoundTotal funding$213.5MJan 2025