Global defense spending reached $2.72 trillion in 2024 — the steepest annual rise since 1988. The gap between what allies have committed to spend and what their factories can produce is the investable thesis. VVC was purpose-built for this moment.

Arxis announced plans to go public at a valuation above $11 billion, according to Reuters. AEVEX and Elment have also filed for IPOs.

Latest news from Veteran Ventures Capital: defense technology investments, portfolio company milestones, fund updates, and dual-use technology market analysis from a leading defense tech venture capital firm.

The Pentagon uses OSC, SBIC Critical Technology, APFIT, SBIR/STTR, and DIU pathways to help move critical technologies from prototype to production. The page says defense tech companies need to sequence private capital, non-dilutive funding, procurement dollars, and scale financing.

Craig Jaques at Veteran Ventures Capital, a defense tech venture capital firm investing in veteran-led dual-use national security technology companies.

Derren Burrell at Veteran Ventures Capital, a defense tech venture capital firm investing in veteran-led dual-use national security technology companies.

Josh Weed at Veteran Ventures Capital, a defense tech venture capital firm investing in veteran-led dual-use national security technology companies.

Paul Woolard at Veteran Ventures Capital, a defense tech venture capital firm investing in veteran-led dual-use national security technology companies.

Veteran Ventures Capital is a defense tech venture capital firm in Tysons, Virginia. It offers veteran-led dual-use technology companies a way to pitch and provides LP and partnership opportunities.

Defense and national security investment firm backing veteran-led dual-use technology companies. $100M AUM, 16 portfolio companies, $250M+ in non-dilutive government capital across space, autonomy, undersea, cybersecurity, ISR, and advanced materials.

Agile Space Industries opens a Bellevue, Washington, engineering office to recruit from the region’s aerospace talent pool. The nearly 5,740-square-foot subleased space initially accommodates six existing employees and is intended to scale to an engineering team of 20 to 30, led by CTO Jake Mills. The Durango-based company develops in-space chemical propulsion systems and has 178 employees; it raised a $17 million Series A earlier this year, and revenue more than tripled over the prior three years.

Oct 2026GeekWireNews article

Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC) finalizes a $60 million **Fund II**, exceeding target commitments due to high investor demand. The firm’s portfolio companies attract over **$250 million in non-dilutive government funding**, validating its focus on dual-use national security technologies. VVC’s model emphasizes capital efficiency and scalability in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Aug 2025PR NewswireNews article

Veteran Ventures Capital secures a **$60 million fund** to support early-stage startups in defense and civilian technology sectors. The fund prioritizes ventures led by veterans and those developing dual-use technologies applicable to both military and commercial applications. Investments will target innovative solutions addressing gaps in both sectors.

Aug 2025Washington Business JournalNews article

Veteran Ventures secures **$60 million** for its second defense-focused venture fund. The capital targets early-stage startups in military and aerospace technologies, leveraging the firm’s network of veteran founders and investors. The fund follows sustained demand for innovation in defense tech, including AI-driven logistics and autonomous systems.

Aug 2025Tectonic DefenseNews article