Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Overview
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a research and development agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for making pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for U.S. national security.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigetti Computing | Jun 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Ayar Labs | Apr 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited | Nov 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Infleqtion | Apr 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Kepler Computing | Jul 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Donya H.
Deputy Director
Benjamin John Talanca
Agency Principal
William Casey King
Principal Investigator
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency based?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency founded?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency was founded in 1958.
How many portfolio companies does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency have?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has 185 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Rigetti Computing, Ayar Labs, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited, Infleqtion, Kepler Computing.
What was Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's most recent investment shown here?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited in 2025.
What sectors does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focus on?
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What company stages does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focus on?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's AUM?
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.