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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.
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.
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…
Matternet, an autonomous aerial logistics technology company, has raised $33 million in an oversubscribed private placement offering.
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…
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…
UP Partners and Calm Ventures participated in a $160 million fundraise for Mountain View-based Reliable Robotics Corp.
Skydio has raised $110 million in Series F financing, led by existing investors, bringing the company’s valuation to $4.4 billion.
Forte Bank has selected CSI as its core banking provider.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
MiQ announced on Tuesday, 7, the purchase of Rocket Lab...
Antaris has now raised a total of $35.7M in total equity funding and is backed by Lockheed Martin Ventures and WestWave Capital.
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.
Swarm Aero secured a $35M Series A to scale their uncrewed aerial vehicle swarms.
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…
Shield AI has agreed to acquire simulation software company Aechelon Technology as part of efforts to expand its technological capabilities.
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…
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.
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…
Swarm Aero – $35.0M
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.
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…
Ocean Aero welcomed James Fisher and Sons as a strategic investor in its Series D round.
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…
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.
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.

Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
Space techUS$11.86bn across 25 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
DronesUS$11.29bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B64C3/54, B64C3/40, H04N23/741Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
Security & surveillance technologyUS$3.52bn across 14 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads
Space techUS$1.34bn across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced metal additive manufacturing, process control, and large‑scale component assembly
CPC G05B19/4099, F23R3/002, B22D23/003Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of satellite-based communication services
Space techUS$1.04bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense
Military techUS$1.00bn across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Precise time sync for distributed sensor arrays and multimodal zero-shot AI prompting
CPC H04W56/0015, G06N3/096, G01S5/02216Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories
DronesUS$825.00m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous drone navigation, perception, and control systems for obstacle avoidance.
CPC G08G5/55, G05D1/0094, B64U70/97Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Flying carsUS$690.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Electric VTOL aircraft with pivoting, stowable rotors that emulate rigid‑wing aerodynamics
CPC B64C27/26, B64C29/0033, B64C29/0025Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services
Space techUS$601.59m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced synthetic aperture radar and high‑dynamic‑range satellite imaging technologies.
CPC H04B7/18513, H04N25/711, G01C11/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense
Military techUS$594.69m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
CPC H01Q3/28, H03F3/245, H03F3/21Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
Space techUS$525.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements
Space techUS$518.50m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Deterministic real-time shared-memory communication and memory allocation for embedded systems
CPC G01S17/931, H01R13/6205, G06F8/4434Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of containerized launch system and small satellite launch vehicle
Space techUS$481.62m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of an AI-powered platform for travel and transportation industries
Online travelUS$392.40m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: E‑commerce price‑protection and product conversion verification systems
CPC G06Q30/0234, G06Q10/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

In-orbit material testing and manufacturing
Space techUS$328.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of space mission launch services
Space techUS$326.20m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: On-orbit satellite servicing and spacecraft operational platforms
CPC B64G1/1085Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of commercial space stations designed for long-term space habitation
Space techEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of positioning, navigation, and timing infrastructure for connected systems
Space techUS$294.30m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of automatic flight control systems
Aerospace techUS$285.00m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous UAV navigation, landing guidance, and remote flight-control systems
CPC G08G5/54, G01S13/882, G01S19/47Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of precise positioning solutions for automotive, mobile, and mass markets
DronesUS$247.60m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: High‑precision GNSS positioning corrections and integrity monitoring for satellite navigation systems.
CPC G01S19/44, G01S19/073, G01S19/40Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle
Electric vehiclesUS$234.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Modular sensor mounts and square‑rig wing sails for autonomous unmanned surface vehicles.
CPC B63B1/125, B63H9/061, B63B32/77Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, satellite components, and software
Space techUS$215.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Electric flying car
Autonomous vehiclesEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of kinetic launch systems for small payloads
Space techUS$190.08m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Optimizing repeat ground tracks and kinetic circular launch accelerators for low‑cost orbital launches
CPC B64G5/00, B64G1/283, H05K7/1402Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of advanced military aviation platforms
Military techUS$186.70m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B29C63/065, B23P11/00, A61M25/1038Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of drone-based inspection software platform
Renewable energy techUS$173.96m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions
DronesUS$159.50m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Modular, additively‑manufactured UAV airframe structures and rapid in‑field assembly systems.
CPC B64U10/25, B64U20/40, B64C7/00Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of electric ships
Electric vehiclesUS$150.00m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of a cloud software platform for commercial drones
DronesUS$141.12m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
CPC G06T17/05, G06F16/45, G06T11/00Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of launch services and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft
Space techUS$136.93m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of integrated satellite constellation technology stack for Earth intelligence missions
Space techUS$136.20m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Offers web-based cargo management solutions for the air logistics industry
Logistics techUS$136.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Supply chain logistics software and medical‑grade surgical drape manufacturing
CPC G06Q10/083Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of AI-first software for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving
DronesUS$124.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems
DronesUS$120.90m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Autonomous aircraft systems for cargo delivery purposes
DronesUS$116.15m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Operator of a radar network providing orbital object tracking and intelligence
Space techUS$115.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Space situational awareness radar and phased‑array antenna technologies for tracking debris
CPC G01S13/72, G01S13/933, G01S13/726Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

AI-powered robotic systems for defense and related applications
Industrial roboticsUS$115.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced hyperspectral imaging sensors for autonomous vehicles and modular lift/drop hitch systems for machinery.
CPC G06T7/246, B60D1/46, H04N13/239Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of AR-based combat training systems
Military techUS$109.35m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of space tourism solutions and services using own fleet
Space techEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of products for the security industry
Military techUS$91.50m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: AI-powered OCR and multilingual document translation using neural networks
CPC G06F3/0484, G06N3/08Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture, cargo, and defense applications
Crop techUS$88.12m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous agricultural drone spray control and aircraft propulsion technologies
CPC A01M7/0089, G05D1/0094, B64C13/18Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Manufacturer of capsule modules to store hydrogen fuel in aircraft
Aerospace techUS$85.47m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering
CPC F02M25/12, G06Q10/087, C25B1/04Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of autonomous satellites for debris removal and situational awareness
Space techUS$79.83m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Provider of marine weather forecasts and ocean condition monitoring solutions
Logistics techUS$75.25m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Marine meteorological forecasting and real-time metocean sensor integration systems
CPC G06N3/088, G01W1/04, H01R13/5219Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of drone automation and data analysis software platform solutions
DronesUS$73.84m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: UAV aerial photogrammetry: precise camera positioning, 3D mapping, mission planning, stockpile analytics
CPC G06V10/462, G05D1/0094, G08G5/0034Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Platform offering artificial intelligence and cloud enabled solutions
Autonomous vehiclesUS$71.44m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced adaptive lidar sensing, calibration, and optical communication for autonomous perception
CPC G01S7/484, G01S7/4863, G01S17/89Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Cloud-based aircraft management systems
Aviation itUS$67.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Developer of an AI platform for infrastructure monitoring and management
Artificial intelligenceUS$66.22m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B25J9/1694, G06V20/52, G06T3/14Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of in-space refueling services and hardware for spacecraft operations
Space techUS$62.65m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: In-space fluid transfer, valve, propellant production, and fiducial marker technologies for spacecraft servicing
CPC B64G1/4024, B64G1/646, B60K15/03006Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.

Provider of aerial intelligence platform
DronesUS$61.35m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous UAV inspection, path planning, and recovery systems for infrastructure data collection
CPC G08G5/0039, G05D1/0088, B60L53/126Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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Companies developing drones, unmanned aircraft and drone software.

Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories
Drones
Provider of drone-based inspection software platform
Renewable energy tech
Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions
Drones
Provider of a cloud software platform for commercial drones
Drones
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and ground control station systems
DronesCompanies building satellite, launch and space service technologies.

Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
Space tech
Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads
Space tech
Developer of satellite-based communication services
Space tech
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services
Space tech
Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
Space techCompanies providing military systems, security and defense technology.

Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Drones
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
Security & surveillance technology
Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense
Military tech
Developer of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense
Military tech
Developer of advanced military aviation platforms
Military techCompanies developing marine vehicles, shipping and ocean technologies.

Developer of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle
Electric vehiclesProvider of marine weather forecasts and ocean condition monitoring solutions
Logistics techManufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection
Logistics tech
Provider of emission control and treatment system
Air pollution management tech
Developer of autonomous underwater vehicles and integrated hardware and software systems
Maritime techNewer aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies founded in recent years.

Manufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense
Military tech
Provider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
Space tech
Manufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements
Space tech
Developer of commercial space stations designed for long-term space habitation
Space tech
Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions
DronesAerospace, maritime and defense tech employers with hiring activity.

Provider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
Space tech
Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Drones
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
Security & surveillance technology
Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads
Space tech
Developer of satellite-based communication services
Space techPublicly listed aerospace, maritime and defense technology businesses.

Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Flying cars
Provider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services
Space tech
Provider of launch services, spacecraft design, manufacturing, satellite components, and software
Space tech
Provider of space tourism solutions and services using own fleet
Space tech
Platform offering artificial intelligence and cloud enabled solutions
Autonomous vehiclesThe 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.
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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.
US$14.21bn
US$26.83bn
1,007 rounds in the United States
last 24 months
Bars show US$ 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.
Equity rounds over the last five years, 1,115 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California among 5,235 in the United States.
Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.
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Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech Industry Landscape of the United StatesThe financials above are one chapter. The full aerospace, maritime and defense tech landscape of California maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.
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.
Largest recorded equity totals, with the latest recorded round.
Space techProvider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
DronesDeveloper of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Security & surveillance technologyDeveloper of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
Space techProvider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads
Space techDeveloper of satellite-based communication services
Military techManufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense
DronesManufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories
Flying carsManufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Space techProvider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services
Military techDeveloper of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense
Space techProvider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
Space techManufacturer of configurable satellite platforms designed for various mission requirements
Space techDeveloper of containerized launch system and small satellite launch vehicle
Online travelDeveloper of an AI-powered platform for travel and transportation industries
Space techIn-orbit material testing and manufacturing
Space techProvider of space mission launch services
US$11.86bn across 25 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$11.29bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B64C3/54, B64C3/40, H04N23/741Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$3.52bn across 14 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$1.34bn across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced metal additive manufacturing, process control, and large‑scale component assembly
CPC G05B19/4099, F23R3/002, B22D23/003Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$1.04bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$1.00bn across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Precise time sync for distributed sensor arrays and multimodal zero-shot AI prompting
CPC H04W56/0015, G06N3/096, G01S5/02216Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$825.00m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous drone navigation, perception, and control systems for obstacle avoidance.
CPC G08G5/55, G05D1/0094, B64U70/97Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$690.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Electric VTOL aircraft with pivoting, stowable rotors that emulate rigid‑wing aerodynamics
CPC B64C27/26, B64C29/0033, B64C29/0025Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$601.59m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced synthetic aperture radar and high‑dynamic‑range satellite imaging technologies.
CPC H04B7/18513, H04N25/711, G01C11/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$594.69m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
CPC H01Q3/28, H03F3/245, H03F3/21Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$525.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$518.50m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Deterministic real-time shared-memory communication and memory allocation for embedded systems
CPC G01S17/931, H01R13/6205, G06F8/4434Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$481.62m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$392.40m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: E‑commerce price‑protection and product conversion verification systems
CPC G06Q30/0234, G06Q10/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$328.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$326.20m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: On-orbit satellite servicing and spacecraft operational platforms
CPC B64G1/1085Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
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.
Companies whose recorded headcount rose the most between the two most recent team-size snapshots. A larger team is a signal of momentum, not of profitability.
Maritime techOnline portal for dock and mooring reservations
DronesDeveloper of electric drones
Geographic information systemsProvider of high-quality 3D imagery on a global scale services
Space techProvider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
Aviation itIn-flight entertainment & connectivity solutions provider
NewspaceSatellite designer and builder
Founders
Details not available
SensorsManufacturer of the temperature, flow and pressure sensors
Manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection
Geographic information systemsGNSS/INS navigation solutions for mapping, asset management, and autonomous applications
Founders
Details not available
DronesProvider of cloud-connected drone detection systems
Autonomous vehiclesDeveloper of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft systems and platforms
DronesAdvanced gyro-stabilized camera systems and augmented reality mission management solutions
US$28.65m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$35.93m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Mounting, securing, and stowing photovoltaic modules for installation and weather protection
CPC H02S30/10, H02S20/32, H02S20/30Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$525.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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Focus: Industrial chemical processing: dechlorination agents, chlorinated hydrocarbon production, and feeder systems.
CPC C02F1/68, C02F1/688, A01N59/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: Small satellite payload integration and modular antenna/feed array technologies for spacecraft.
CPC H04B10/118, H01Q21/24, B64G1/1085Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: Fiber-optic cable management, strain‑relief components, and optical connector adapters
CPC H04Q1/142, G02B6/2551, G02B6/3825Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$50.09m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$49.01m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Drone detection, monitoring, and mitigation using edge computing and frequency‑hopping communications
CPC H04B1/7136, H04L25/03872, G08G5/55Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: VTOL aircraft flight control systems and vertical take‑off/landing guidance algorithms.
CPC B64C29/0033, G05D1/102, B64C3/56Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California with at least one woman on the founding team. Expand a profile to meet the founders; teams can include both women and men.
Horizontal e-commerceExclusive members-only online retailer for people who served the country
Military techDeveloper of products for the security industry
Space techProvider of configurable and radiation-tolerant computing solutions for space applications
Logistics techPlatform offering scheduling and reporting solutions for port operations
Logistics techProvider of web-based freight procurement management solutions
Founders
Details not available
DronesPlatform to process the data acquired by third-party drones
Maritime techManufacturers of wind-powered vessels for the maritime industry
Space techDeveloper of modular satellite platforms and advanced attitude control systems
Space techManufacturer of tests valves and pressure controls for aerospace
Founders
Details not available
Flying carsDeveloper of autonomous eVTOL vehicles
Space techProvider of balloon assisted launch vehicles for small payloads
Energy storage techAerospace innovation: Engineering safety, operability, and sustainability for aerospace vehicles
US$29.89m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$91.50m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: AI-powered OCR and multilingual document translation using neural networks
CPC G06F3/0484, G06N3/08Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$14.15m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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Focus: Needle and vial safety devices preventing accidental needle sticks and removal.
CPC A61M5/3216, A61M5/283Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$9.50m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in health & consumer products
CPC A63B71/00, G06F16/9535, G06F3/0482Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$10.02m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California founded in the last four years, newest first.
Space techDeveloper of orbital compute and data centers powered by solar energy
Geographic information systemsCloud-based no-code IDE offering planetary-scale data analysis and mission management for space applications
Space techDeveloper of software and a ground station network for space communications
Military techDeveloper of AI-powered vision for spacecraft navigation, operation, and collaboration
Founders
Details not available
Space techDeveloper of spacecraft for maneuvering, assessment, and space system protection
Founders
Details not available
Maritime techProvider of autonomous underwater vehicles for subsea inspection and security
Military techProvider of AI driven defence tech
Provider of communication system design software and ground station network
Founders
Details not available
Space techProvider of autonomous space labs and reusable capsules for in-orbit services


Aerospace techDeveloper of uncrewed, long-range cargo aircraft for resilient logistics networks
Security & surveillance technologyGPS denied navigation for drones
Space techDeveloper of orbital class launch vehicle
US$13.89m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$7.22m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$26.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$4.80m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Spine imaging analysis and surgical planning for pedicle screw placement
CPC G16H30/40, G16H10/60Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Companies with the most distinct news events in the last 24 months across the business press Fliar tracks.
Space techProvider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
Flying carsManufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Electric vehiclesDeveloper of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for commercial use
DronesProvider of unmanned aerial systems for the military
NewspaceProvider of reusable launch vehicles for small payloads
DronesDeveloper of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Aerospace techOperator of scheduled charter flights using single-pilot jet aircraft
Founders
Details not available
Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies
Security & surveillance technologyDeveloper of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
Space techProvider of space tourism solutions and services using own fleet
Space techProvider of daily satellite imagery and geospatial data analytics services
Space techProvider of affordable in-space payload delivery services
US$11.86bn across 25 disclosed equity rounds
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US$690.00m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Electric VTOL aircraft with pivoting, stowable rotors that emulate rigid‑wing aerodynamics
CPC B64C27/26, B64C29/0033, B64C29/0025Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: Solar‑powered high‑altitude UAVs and integrated UAV command‑and‑control systems
CPC B64U10/25, H04W72/543, H02K3/14Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$11.29bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B64C3/54, B64C3/40, H04N23/741Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: Advanced satellite communications hardware: integrated antennas, phased arrays, beamforming, and network management.
CPC H04B7/18513, H04B7/2041, H04B7/18515Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$3.52bn across 14 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$601.59m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced synthetic aperture radar and high‑dynamic‑range satellite imaging technologies.
CPC H04B7/18513, H04N25/711, G01C11/02Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$525.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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The most common specialisations among aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.
222 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California work in drones. Shown: the best-documented.
DronesDevelops a drone for firefighting purposes
DronesDeveloper of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Security & surveillance technologyDeveloper of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
DronesManufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories
DronesProvider of a cloud software platform for commercial drones
Military techDeveloper of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense
Renewable energy techProvider of drone-based inspection software platform
DronesProvider of precise positioning solutions for automotive, mobile, and mass markets
DronesProvider of drone autonomy platform for aerial data collection
DronesProvider of aerial intelligence platform
DronesProvider of drones
Artificial intelligenceDeveloper of an AI platform for infrastructure monitoring and management
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$11.29bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B64C3/54, B64C3/40, H04N23/741Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$3.52bn across 14 disclosed equity rounds
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US$825.00m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous drone navigation, perception, and control systems for obstacle avoidance.
CPC G08G5/55, G05D1/0094, B64U70/97Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$141.12m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
CPC G06T17/05, G06F16/45, G06T11/00Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$594.69m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
CPC H01Q3/28, H03F3/245, H03F3/21Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$173.96m across 8 disclosed equity rounds
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US$247.60m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: High‑precision GNSS positioning corrections and integrity monitoring for satellite navigation systems.
CPC G01S19/44, G01S19/073, G01S19/40Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$61.35m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous UAV inspection, path planning, and recovery systems for infrastructure data collection
CPC G08G5/0039, G05D1/0088, B60L53/126Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$15.82m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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US$66.22m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B25J9/1694, G06V20/52, G06T3/14Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
165 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California work in space tech. Shown: the best-documented.
Space techProvider of autonomous space labs and reusable capsules for in-orbit services


Space techProvider of reusable space launch vehicles for large payloads
Space techProvider of space tourism solutions and services using own fleet
Space techProvider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads
Space techProvider of launch services and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft
Space techDeveloper of containerized launch system and small satellite launch vehicle
Space techDeveloper of satellite-based communication services
Space techDeveloper of commercial space stations designed for long-term space habitation
Space techOperator of a radar network providing orbital object tracking and intelligence
Space techProvider of launch services for small satellites using a reusable air-launch system
Space techDeveloper of in-space transportation solutions
Space techProvider of in-space refueling services and hardware for spacecraft operations
US$7.22m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$11.86bn across 25 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$1.34bn across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced metal additive manufacturing, process control, and large‑scale component assembly
CPC G05B19/4099, F23R3/002, B22D23/003Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$136.93m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
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US$481.62m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$1.04bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$115.00m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Space situational awareness radar and phased‑array antenna technologies for tracking debris
CPC G01S13/72, G01S13/933, G01S13/726Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$33.80m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: In-space microwave‑electrothermal propulsion and integrated thermal‑capacity management for satellite constellations
CPC F03H1/0093, B64G1/443, H01J37/32247Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$62.65m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: In-space fluid transfer, valve, propellant production, and fiducial marker technologies for spacecraft servicing
CPC B64G1/4024, B64G1/646, B60K15/03006Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
110 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California work in military tech. Shown: the best-documented.
DronesDeveloper of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software
Security & surveillance technologyDeveloper of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications
DronesManufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories
Military techDeveloper of high-power microwave systems for electronic warfare and air defense
Autonomous vehiclesPlatform offering artificial intelligence and cloud enabled solutions
Horizontal e-commerceExclusive members-only online retailer for people who served the country
Military techDeveloper of AR-based combat training systems
SensorsManufacturer of thermal imaging cameras, cores, and sensor boards
DronesProvider of cloud-connected drone detection systems
Military techProvider of custom parts for glock handguns
Founders
Details not available
Military techManufacturer of advanced sensing, detection, and effects technologies for defense
Military techDeveloper of products for the security industry
US$11.29bn across 8 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes
CPC B64C3/54, B64C3/40, H04N23/741Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$3.52bn across 14 disclosed equity rounds
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US$825.00m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Autonomous drone navigation, perception, and control systems for obstacle avoidance.
CPC G08G5/55, G05D1/0094, B64U70/97Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$594.69m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
CPC H01Q3/28, H03F3/245, H03F3/21Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$71.44m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Advanced adaptive lidar sensing, calibration, and optical communication for autonomous perception
CPC G01S7/484, G01S7/4863, G01S17/89Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$29.89m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
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US$109.35m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
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US$39.25m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Thermal imaging sensors, modules, calibration sources, and fever detection systems.
CPC G01J5/0205, H03G3/3084, G01K15/002Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$49.01m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Drone detection, monitoring, and mitigation using edge computing and frequency‑hopping communications
CPC H04B1/7136, H04L25/03872, G08G5/55Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$10.83m across 9 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Design and integration of firearm mounting accessories, barrels, and slide mechanisms.
CPC F41G11/005, F41A21/325, F41A21/16Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$1.00bn across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Precise time sync for distributed sensor arrays and multimodal zero-shot AI prompting
CPC H04W56/0015, G06N3/096, G01S5/02216Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$91.50m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: AI-powered OCR and multilingual document translation using neural networks
CPC G06F3/0484, G06N3/08Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
106 aerospace, maritime and defense tech companies in California work in maritime tech. Shown: the best-documented.
Logistics techMarine robotics: underwater ROVs, USVs, thrusters, sonars, components, and open-source software

Enterprise resource planningProvider of a suite of cloud-based ship shipping management systems

Electric vehiclesDeveloper of autonomous unmanned surface vehicle
Maritime techOnline portal for dock and mooring reservations
Provider of marine weather forecasts and ocean condition monitoring solutions
Electric vehiclesManufacturer of electric ships
Oil & gas techProvider of an AUV for surface and subsurface monitoring applications
Maritime techProvider of cloud-based API for marine container, and vessel tracking
Security & surveillance technologyDeveloper of wireless sensors for building-wide installation
Manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection
Electric vehiclesDeveloper of electric propulsion systems and hydrofoils for recreational boating
Logistics techPlatform offering scheduling and reporting solutions for port operations

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Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$234.00m across 4 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Modular sensor mounts and square‑rig wing sails for autonomous unmanned surface vehicles.
CPC B63B1/125, B63H9/061, B63B32/77Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$28.65m across 7 disclosed equity rounds
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US$75.25m across 6 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Marine meteorological forecasting and real-time metocean sensor integration systems
CPC G06N3/088, G01W1/04, H01R13/5219Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$150.00m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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Focus: Advanced autonomous marine navigation and adaptive propulsion/wing systems for vessels
CPC B63H11/02, B63G8/08, B63G8/001Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$18.75m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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US$9.65m across 2 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsFocus: Precise RF-based node localization using time‑difference‑of‑arrival and ranging techniques
CPC H04W64/003, G01S5/14, H04W52/0235Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$50.09m across 5 disclosed equity rounds
Darker bars = larger roundsEach tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
Focus: AI-driven adaptive network architecture, feedback control, and energy-aware resource management
CPC H04L69/08, H04L41/0813, H02J3/14Each tile appears only where data is on record. Founder photos and LinkedIn links appear where a profile matches exactly.
US$14.15m across 3 disclosed equity rounds
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