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United States Department of Defense

United States Department of Defense

Arlington, Virginiawar.gov

Overview

The United States Department of Defense is an executive department of the U.S. federal government that provides funding for research and development through various grant programs to ensure national security.

Year Founded

1947

Portfolio Companies

216

Website

war.gov

Investments

United States Department of Defense investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Antares NuclearJun 2026GrantCo-investor
Mawashi Science & TechnologyMar 2026Corporate FundingCo-investor
Azevan PharmaceuticalsMar 2026GrantLead
SenseICs CorporationFeb 2026DebtCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is United States Department of Defense based?

United States Department of Defense is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

When was United States Department of Defense founded?

United States Department of Defense was founded in 1947.

How many portfolio companies does United States Department of Defense have?

United States Department of Defense has 216 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in United States Department of Defense's portfolio?

Recent investments visible on Caplight include Antares Nuclear, Antares Nuclear, Mawashi Science & Technology, Azevan Pharmaceuticals, SenseICs Corporation.

What was United States Department of Defense's most recent investment?

United States Department of Defense's most recent investment on Caplight was in Antares Nuclear in 2026.

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What company stages does United States Department of Defense focus on?

United States Department of Defense typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded1947

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