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The California edition · 2026

Aerospace, maritime and defense techcompanies in California

Drones, space tech, defense tech, maritime tech, startups and more: the companies building aerospace, maritime and defense tech in California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

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Recent aerospace, maritime and defense tech business events in California

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,115 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California, last 24 months: 88 Contracts · 77 M&A deals · 67 funding rounds · 18 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

FundingSeries D

Impulse space

Spacecraft startup Impulse Space announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, that it has secured $500 million in a Series D funding round to expand its orbital logistics infrastructure, as…

Investors 137 ventures, Banner VC, Founders fund, Lux capital
Space
FundingPrivate Placement

Matternet

Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering.

Investors Ed Eisler of EE Holdings, Mark Tompkins of Montrose Capital Partners, The benchmark, Seaport global securities
Drone Delivery / Autonomous Aerial Logistics
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Rocket lab acquires Motiv space systems

Rocket Lab acquires Motiv Space Systems, a Californian space robotics specialist, for $40 million in cash. In addition, up to $20 million in shares, depending on the achievement of…

Space robotics
Funding

Firestorm

Firestorm has now raised a total of $129.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Booz Allen Ventures, Geodesic Capital, IQT, Litquidity Ventures, Lockheed Martin, Motley Fool…

Investors Booz Allen Ventures, Geodesic capital, IQT, Litquidity Ventures
FundingSeries F

Skydio

Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion.

Investors Na
AI and robotics
ContractTechnology

Csi · client: Forte bank

Forte Bank has selected CSI as its core banking provider.

Financial technology
Funding

Reliable robotics

today announced $160M in new funding to accelerate deployment and scale production of the Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) – the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifiable…

Aviation
Funding

Turion space

Turion Space has now raised a total of $127.8M in total equity funding and is backed by Aurelia Foundry, Center15 Capital, Forward Deployed Venture Capital, FoundersX Ventures, and HOF…

Investors Aurelia Foundry, Center15 Capital, Forward Deployed Venture Capital, Foundersx ventures
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Generali Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne acquires Archer Aviation

Generali Powszechne Towarzystwo Emerytalne acquired a new stake in Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:ACHR – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent…

Aerospace
ContractService

Panasonic avionics · client: Air india

Panasonic Avionics has secured a major agreement with Air India to provide comprehensive maintenance and support for the airline’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft.

FundingPrivate placement

Momentus

Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS ) (“ Momentus ” or the “ Company ”) a leading U.S. commercial space firm ... entered into a securities purchase agreement with a new fundamental institutional…

Investors Na
Space Technology
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Rocket lab acquires Mynaric

Rocket Lab on Tuesday said it closed its acquisition of optical communications terminal (OCT) supplier Mynaric AG for $155.3 million, $5.3 million more than the original deal terms…

FundingPrivate placement

Spire global

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private placement that is expected to result in gross proceeds of…

Space & Satellite technology
FundingEquity

Relativity space

Planet Ventures Inc. has made a $125,000 equity investment into MCXGP Relativity Fund I LLC, a special purpose vehicle participating in the latest financing round of aerospace company…

Investors Planet ventures
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Miq acquires Rocket lab

MiQ announced on Tuesday, 7, the purchase of Rocket Lab...

Mobile app
FundingTotal equity

Antaris

Antaris has now raised a total of $35.7M in total equity funding and is backed by Lockheed Martin Ventures and WestWave Capital.

Investors Lockheed Martin Ventures, Westwave capital
M&AAcquisition

Red Cat Holdings acquires Apium Swarm Robotics

Red Cat Holdings acquired Quaze Technologies for $25 million and also purchased Apium Swarm Robotics to expand its capabilities in drone infrastructure and autonomous defense systems.

Funding

Shield ai

Shield AI, who has just announced a $2 billion fund-raising with a value of $12.7 billion. This round table, led by Advent International with the support of JPMorgan, also points to an…

Investors Advent international, JPMorgan
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Shield ai acquires Aechelon Technology

Shield AI has agreed to acquire simulation software company Aechelon Technology as part of efforts to expand its technological capabilities.

Funding

Arc boats

Arc Boats has now raised a total of $150.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Eclipse Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Menlo Ventures, Necessary Ventures, and…

Investors Andreessen Horowitz, Eclipse ventures, Lowercarbon capital, Menlo ventures
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Futuregen acquires Rocket lab

FutureGen Industries Corp. announces that it has acquired publicly traded securities from Palantir Technologies Inc., Redwood AI Corp. and Rocket Lab Corporation on the open market.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Space Exploration Technologies acquires Hexagon

Hexagon Purus ASA completed the divestiture of its aerospace business to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. The transaction comprises the sale of 100% of the shares of Hexagon…

Aerospace
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Anduril industries acquires Exoanalytic solutions

Anduril Industries said it has agreed to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a Foothill Ranch-based national security company focused on space domain awareness and missile defense.

National Security
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Joby aviation acquires Uber's Elevate division

Joby's recent partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER), which sees all-electric air taxis operating in Dubai via the official Uber app, also resulted in the company acquiring…

EVTOL Aircraft / Ride-hailing
ContractInfrastructure

Gpi companies · client: Varda space industries

Varda Space Industries, which develops hypersonic re-entry systems and advanced pharmaceuticals in orbit, has inked a new 205,443-square-foot industrial and office lease at 2031 East…

Aerospace
Contract

Beyond meat · client: Varda space industries

Varda, led by former SpaceX engineer Will Bruey, subleased 55,000 square feet of lab space last year from Beyond Meat at 888 Douglas Street, according to the Times.

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California, by funding and team

Few aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 794 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

Space tech
US$11.86bnSeries J · Mar 2026
20,845+16% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software

Drones
US$11.29bnSeries H · May 2026
2,193+102% 12 mo to Dec 2023recorded Dec 2023
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications

Security & surveillance technology
US$3.52bnSeries G · Mar 2026
1,948+201% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads

Space tech
US$1.34bnAngel · Jan 2025
2,003+138% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce / Fee-for-service
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of satellite-based communication services

Space tech
US$1.04bnSeries E · May 2026
565+117% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2025

Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense

Military tech
US$1.00bnSeries D · Nov 2025
347LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories

Drones
US$825.00mSeries F · Apr 2026
1,081+67% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

Flying cars
US$690.00mSeries C · Jan 2020
2,129+25% 12 mo to Jan 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Fee-for-service
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services

Space tech
US$601.59mSeries D · Jul 2019
1,748-91% 12 mo to Dec 2019LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense

Military tech
US$594.69mSeries D · Oct 2025
249+30% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services

Space tech
US$525.00mSeries C · May 2025
491+100% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements

Space tech
US$518.50mSeries D · Aug 2025
455+35% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Developer of containerized launch system and small satellite launch vehicle

Space tech
US$481.62mSeries B · Dec 2023
56+175% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Developer of an AI-powered platform for travel and transportation industries

Online travel
US$392.40mSeries D · Aug 2024
33LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

In-orbit material testing and manufacturing

Space tech
US$328.00mSeries C · Jul 2025
279-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of space mission launch services

Space tech
US$326.20mSeries C · Jan 2025
357-48% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of commercial space stations designed for long-term space habitation

Space tech
US$300.00mSeries A · Mar 2026
1,124LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of positioning, navigation, and timing infrastructure for connected systems

Space tech
US$294.30mSeries C · Mar 2026
142+86% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce / Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of automatic flight control systems

Aerospace tech
US$293.50mSeries C · Apr 2026
245+60% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Provider of precise positioning solutions for automotive, mobile, and mass markets

Drones
US$247.60mSeries E · Jul 2025
130+17% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle

Electric vehicles
US$234.00mSeries C · May 2025
264LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, satellite components, and software

Space tech
US$215.00mSeries E · Nov 2018
2,428LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Electric flying car

Autonomous vehicles
US$200.00mAngel · Jun 2016
—Not available
Physical commerce
16 yr2010
—No postings tracked

Provider of kinetic launch systems for small payloads

Space tech
US$190.08mSeries C · Jul 2025
51-26% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Physical commerce
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Developer of advanced military aviation platforms

Military tech
US$186.70mSeries B · May 2025
378LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Physical commerce
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked
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Drone technology companies

Companies developing drones, unmanned aircraft and drone software.

  1. Skydio

    Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Zeitview

    Provider of drone-based inspection software platform

    Renewable energy tech
    See in list
  3. Firestorm

    Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions

    Drones
    See in list
  4. DroneDeploy

    Provider of a cloud software platform for commercial drones

    Drones
    See in list
  5. Neros

    Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems

    Drones
    See in list

Space technology companies

Companies building satellite, launch and space service technologies.

  1. SpaceX

    Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  2. Relativity Space

    Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  3. Astranis

    Developer of satellite-based communication services

    Space tech
    See in list
  4. Planet

    Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. Impulse Space

    Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services

    Space tech
    See in list

Defense technology companies

Companies providing military systems, security and defense technology.

  1. Anduril

    Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software

    Drones
    See in list
  2. Shield AI

    Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  3. CHAOS Industries

    Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense

    Military tech
    See in list
  4. Epirus

    Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense

    Military tech
    See in list
  5. Mach Industries

    Developer of advanced military aviation platforms

    Military tech
    See in list

Maritime technology companies

Companies developing marine vehicles, shipping and ocean technologies.

  1. Saildrone

    Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  2. Sofar Ocean

    Provider of marine weather forecasts and ocean condition monitoring solutions

    Logistics tech
    See in list
  3. Seasats

    Manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection

    Logistics tech
  4. STAX

    Provider of emission control and treatment system

    Air pollution management tech
  5. Ulysses

    Developer of autonomous underwater vehicles and integrated hardware and software systems

    Maritime tech

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech startups in California

Newer aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies founded in recent years.

  1. CHAOS Industries

    Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense

    Military tech
    See in list
  2. Impulse Space

    Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services

    Space tech
    See in list
  3. Apex

    Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements

    Space tech
    See in list
  4. Vast

    Developer of commercial space stations designed for long-term space habitation

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. Firestorm

    Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions

    Drones
    See in list
126 companies in California

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies hiring in California

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech employers with hiring activity.

  1. SpaceX

    Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  2. Anduril

    Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software

    Drones
    See in list
  3. Shield AI

    Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications

    Security & surveillance technology
    See in list
  4. Relativity Space

    Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. Astranis

    Developer of satellite-based communication services

    Space tech
    See in list
56 companies in California

Public aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California

Publicly listed aerospace, maritime and defense technology businesses.

  1. Joby Aviation

    Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

    Flying cars
    See in list
  2. Planet

    Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services

    Space tech
    See in list
  3. Rocket Lab

    Provider of launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, satellite components, and software

    Space tech
    See in list
  4. Virgin Galactic

    Provider of space tourism solutions and services using own fleet

    Space tech
    See in list
  5. AEye

    Platform offering artificial intelligence and cloud enabled solutions

    Autonomous vehicles
    See in list
19 companies in California
Mobile reach

Top 10 aerospace, maritime and defense tech apps from California

The most-installed Android apps published by aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies headquartered in California — 19.5M installs between them. 40 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Starlink

by Starlink

Installs15.1M
Rating4.74252K ratings
Installs, year on year+82%
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

i-Boating:Marine Navigation

by Gps Nautical Charts

Installs1.3M
Rating4.1813K ratings
Installs, year on year+13%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Seek Thermal

by Seek Thermal

Installs1.3M
Rating2.165K ratings
Installs, year on year+19%
Last updatedJan 2026
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4

DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI

by DroneDeploy

Installs836K
Rating3.395K ratings
Last updatedAug 2025
DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 1DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 2DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 3DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 4DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 5DroneDeploy - Mapping for DJI screenshot 6
5

iNavX: Marine Navigation

by iNavX

Installs409K
Rating3.1976 ratings
Last updatedOct 2025
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6

AirData UAV

by Airdata

Installs152K
Rating4.24563 ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedApr 2026
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7

Map Pilot Pro

by Maps Made Easy

Installs135K
Rating4.01432 ratings
Installs, year on year+36%
Last updatedApr 2026
Map Pilot Pro screenshot 1Map Pilot Pro screenshot 2Map Pilot Pro screenshot 3Map Pilot Pro screenshot 4Map Pilot Pro screenshot 5Map Pilot Pro screenshot 6
8

Buoyweather - Marine Weather

by Buoyweather

Installs134K
Rating2.16407 ratings
Last updatedSep 2025
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9

Dockwa

by Dockwa

Installs72K
Rating3.86363 ratings
Last updatedJul 2025
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10

SkyWatch.AI Drone Insurance

by SkyWatch

Installs46K
Rating4.33155 ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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Capital & corporate activity

Aerospace, maritime and defense tech funding and M&A across the United States

2,207 recorded equity rounds have gone to 5,235 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how California compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months99

US$14.21bn

equity rounds, last 24 months265

US$26.83bn

raised over five yearsUS$54.62bn

1,007 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, California77

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into aerospace, maritime and defense tech in the United States

amount rounds
$2.8bn2018163
$2.5bn2019137
$5.4bn2020145
$8.8bn2021212
$9.3bn2022199
$4.4bn2023163
$5.4bn2024177
$13bn2025178
$13bn202678

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2025, with US$13.24bn across 178 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$100.00m3 rounds · median US$100.00m
SeedUS$1.24bn381 rounds · median US$1.23m
Series AUS$6.19bn281 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series BUS$7.46bn183 rounds · median US$26.00m
Series CUS$8.22bn87 rounds · median US$60.00m
Series D+US$20.33bn53 rounds · median US$170.00m
Private equityUS$80.00m6 rounds · median US$80.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Space techUS$19.83bn306 rounds · 124 companies
DronesUS$13.90bn178 rounds · 101 companies
Aerospace techUS$4.13bn84 rounds · 35 companies
Security & surveillance technologyUS$3.62bn19 rounds · 5 companies
Maritime techUS$2.95bn49 rounds · 27 companies
Military techUS$2.93bn85 rounds · 47 companies
Geographic information systemsUS$2.75bn25 rounds · 8 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in California

73Acquisition
4Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Joby aviation9
  2. Rocket lab8
  3. Micronetics5
  4. Redwire4
  5. Karman space & defense3

Most acquired or merged

  1. Mynaric4
  2. Edge autonomy4
  3. Cape analytics3
  4. Rocket lab2
  5. Joby aviation2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

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Aerospace, maritime and defense tech funding in California

205 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California have recorded equity funding, US$42.42bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in California

Meet the people behind aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California. 454 of 794 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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