National Security Innovation Capital
Overview
National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that enables dual-use hardware startups to advance key milestones in their product development by addressing the shortfall of private investment from trusted sources. NSIC provides funds to hardware startups which have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or higher. NSIC funding enables companies to further develop their products, reducing future technical risk and time to market and increasing prospects for private investment.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel Flight Technologies | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Ateios Systems | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| New Frontier Aerospace | Feb 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| FuelX | Sep 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Great Lakes Crystal Technologies | Jan 2025 | Grant | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is National Security Innovation Capital based?
National Security Innovation Capital is headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States.
When was National Security Innovation Capital founded?
National Security Innovation Capital was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does National Security Innovation Capital have?
National Security Innovation Capital has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in National Security Innovation Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Parallel Flight Technologies, Ateios Systems, New Frontier Aerospace, FuelX, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies.
What was National Security Innovation Capital's most recent investment shown here?
National Security Innovation Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Great Lakes Crystal Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does National Security Innovation Capital focus on?
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What company stages does National Security Innovation Capital focus on?
National Security Innovation Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is National Security Innovation Capital's AUM?
National Security Innovation Capital's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.