114 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in Washington, United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $2B across 47 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ZeroAvia
Manufacturer of hydrogen electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation aircraft |
$348.2M | — | Series C | Series C Dec 2025 | 200 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
Stoke
Unicorn Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles |
$175M | — | Series D | Series D Feb 2026 | 30 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
Starfish Space
Developer of autonomous spacecraft for on-orbit satellite servicing and life extension |
$42M | — | Series B | Series B Mar 2026 | 44 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Hubble
Provider of Bluetooth connectivity solutions for global Internet of Things devices |
$70M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2025 | — | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
Blue Origin
Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles for large payloads |
$165.8M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 | 368 | 2000 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
Gravitics
Developer of platforms providing real estate, logistics, and power in space |
$20M | — | Seed | Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 | 25 | 2021 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
WiBotic
Provider of wireless charging solutions for industrial robots |
$10.8M | — | Series A | Series A Dec 2024 | 30 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
Voltair
Developer of autonomous drone systems for power grid and wildfire monitoring |
$500K | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2026 | — | 2025 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Kapta Space
Developer of electronically scanned radar technology for geospatial intelligence applications |
$5.5M | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 10 |
Pure Watercraft
Manufacturer of electric outboard motors and marine propulsion systems |
$67.7M | $600M as of 2021 |
Series B | Series B Apr 2024 | 52 | 2011 | — |
| 11 |
Lumen Orbit
Provider of cloud computing and data relay for satellites and space solutions |
$12.5M | — | Seed | Oct 2024 | — | 2024 | ↑ Active |
| 12 |
APiJET
Operational analytics solution for the aviation industry |
$9M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Dec 2024 | 27 | 2010 | ↑ Active |
| 13 |
OpenTug
A cloud-based maritime workflow management and cargo shipment services |
$3.1M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2025 | 8 | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 14 |
Echodyne
Provider of metamaterials-based radar technology |
$202M | — | Series C | Series C Jun 2022 | 74 | 2014 | — |
| 15 |
BlackSky
AI and cloud-based geospatial intelligence data solutions |
$79.5M | — | Public | Post IPO Mar 2023 | 259 | 2013 | — |
| 16 |
Exonicus
Developer of virtual reality simulators for medical and defense training |
$317.5K | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2025 | 4 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 17 |
Spaceflight Industries
Provider of launch mission services to the aerospace industry |
$264.7M | — | Series D | Series D Nov 2019 | 134 | 2010 | — |
| 18 |
Spaceflight
Developer of launch services and mission management services |
$234.7M | — | Acqui-Hired | Series C Nov 2019 | 134 | 2010 | — |
| 19 |
Pipeline2Space
Developer of hypersonic technology for space launch and delivery services |
$1.3M | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2024 | — | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 20 |
Pollen Systems Corporation
AI-powered agricultural analytics for optimized crop management and increased farm efficiency |
$3.5M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2024 | 8 | 2017 | — |
| 21 |
Radian Aerospace
Developer of fully reusable spacecraft for orbital access and hypersonic flight |
$27.5M | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2022 | 29 | 2016 | — |
| 22 |
WingWork
Offers a SaaS solution for private aviation mechanics, streamlining fleet management and maintenance tracking |
$3.2M | — | Series A | Series A Dec 2023 | — | 2023 | — |
| 23 |
Planetary Resources
Satellite and space-craft manufacturers for asteroid mining and space exploration |
$49.6M | — | Acqui-Hired | Series A Nov 2016 | 49 | 2010 | — |
| 24 |
Juno Propulsion
Developer of advanced rotating detonation rocket engines |
$275K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Sep 2024 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 25 |
Xplore
Provider of satellite constellation services delivering remote sensing data and computing |
$16.2M | — | Series B | Series B Feb 2022 | 35 | 2017 | — |
| 26 |
Esterline CMC Electronics
Provider simulation visual systems and other aviation products |
$44.9M | — | Acqui-Hired | Conventional Debt Aug 2010 | 12,500 | 1903 | — |
| 27 |
Sagetech
Provider of electronic subsystem for UAVs |
$12M | — | Series B | Grant (prize money) Nov 2021 | 28 | 1998 | — |
| 28 |
iJet Technologies
Online platforn offering operational data management platform for aviation industry |
$24.7M | — | Series B | Series B Sep 2016 | 27 | 2010 | — |
| 29 |
Data Blanket
Developer of AI-driven drone systems for real-time threat detection |
$3.7M | — | Seed | Seed Dec 2022 | 13 | 2022 | — |
| 30 |
Insitu
Provider of customized unmanned systems and develops information processing software solutions |
$21.3M | — | Acquired | Series D Dec 2007 | 895 | 1994 | — |
| 31 |
Sea Launch
Launch solutions to satellite operators |
$12M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Feb 2010 | 200 | 1995 | — |
| 32 |
MicaSense
Developer of drones, sensors, and software for automated aerial intelligence |
$9.4M | — | Acquired | Series A Feb 2016 | 27 | 2013 | — |
| 33 |
ioCurrents
Plug-and-play hardware to give alerts about boat over cloud |
$5.7M | — | Series A | Series A Apr 2019 | 13 | 2015 | — |
| 34 |
RBC Signals
Provider of ground station services and on demand satellite communications |
$3.2M | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2021 | 10 | 2015 | — |
| 35 |
Aerovel
Provider of fixed-wing VTOL drone for marine and terrestrial applications |
$2.5M | — | Acquired | Series B Feb 2021 | 15 | 2016 | — |
| 36 |
MOHOC
Military optimized helmet camera |
$775K | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2020 | 3 | 2014 | — |
| 37 |
Tethers
Innovative engineering solutions for space, defense, advanced communications, and software |
$749K | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) May 2020 | 81 | 1994 | — |
| 38 |
Strategic Robotic Systems
Underwater robotic systems for defense, security, and commercial applications |
$950.1K | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2016 | 17 | 2015 | — |
| 39 |
Ladon Robotics
Developer of autonomous cargo ships powered by wind and solar energy |
$256K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2022 | 4 | 2020 | — |
| 40 |
Skycast Solutions
Inflight entertainment provider for Airlines |
$758.5K | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2012 | — | 2011 | — |
| 41 |
SkyVector
Provider of flight planning, aeronautical charts and navigation for flight operators |
$395.1K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Sep 2010 | — | 2006 | — |
| 42 |
Resolute Medical
Developer of ECG built for harsh conditions |
$425K | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2015 | 1 | 2013 | — |
| 43 |
Chassy
Provider of automated development and release workflow coordination solutions |
$20K | — | Seed | Seed 2023 | — | 2022 | — |
| 44 |
Harbor Wing Tech
Designs and develops AUSVs for various industrial applications |
$186.2K | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2011 | — | 2003 | — |
| 45 |
Jetoptera
Manufacturer of propulsion and airframe systems for UAVs and MAVs |
$19.4K | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2022 | 8 | 2015 | — |
| 46 |
ZEVA AERO
Designs and builds aerial transportation vehicles |
$25K | — | Deadpooled | Conventional Debt Oct 2019 | 9 | 2017 | — |
| 47 |
LiftPort
Developer of lunar infrastructure concepts, including space elevator systems |
$30K | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2018 | 17 | 2003 | — |
| 48 |
New Frontier Aerospace
Manufacturer of supersonic aircraft |
— | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2024 | 5 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 49 |
EagleView
Provider of aerial imagery, data analytics, and property intelligence solutions |
— | — | Acquired | Series A Jun 2018 | 534 | 2008 | — |
| 50 |
EarthNow
Provider of satellite-based imaging services |
— | — | Seed | Apr 2018 | — | 2017 | — |
Manufacturer of hydrogen electric propulsion systems for commercial aviation aircraft. These systems utilize fuel cell technology to provide power for flight operations. The product portfolio includes powertrain components designed for integration into various airframes. These technologies aim to replace traditional combustion engines with systems that produce zero emissions during operation. The hardware supports th
Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles. It provides users with a platform that designs and develops reusable rocket systems that can deeply satellite in their orbits. It also offers routine-based launching services to satellite operators.
Developer of autonomous spacecraft for on-orbit satellite servicing and life extension. The company focuses on creating smaller, less expensive vehicles for docking with satellites using electric propulsion. Its initial services include extending satellite lifespan and facilitating responsible disposal. The company is actively engaged in validating its technology through on-orbit missions.
Provider of Bluetooth connectivity solutions for global Internet of Things devices. The company offers a platform for transmitting low-bandwidth data from devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. It delivers visibility across supply chains, fleets, and facilities via a terrestrial network. Satellite connectivity is planned to extend coverage to remote areas, using the same chip. The platform integrates with exist
Manufacturer of reusable launch vehicles for large payloads. It provides users with reusable rockets for large payloads, such as satellites and spacecraft. It also provides vertical takeoff and vertical landing space vehicles comprising pressurised and detachable capsules, liquid rocket engines and hydraulic actuators.
Developer of platforms providing real estate, logistics, and power in space. The company manufactures platforms designed for commercial, civil, and defense applications beyond Earth. It offers infrastructure facilitating human and robotic activity in orbit. The company also delivers power solutions for space and terrestrial use.
Provider of wireless charging solutions for industrial robots. Their solution includes a development kit hardware for wireless charging, coupled with a wireless battery management system and fleet-level power management software. They have developed a proprietary Adaptive Wireless charging technology that provides a greater range of up to three times the diameter of the transmitting coil and efficiency. The product i
Developer of autonomous drone systems for power grid and wildfire monitoring. The company's drones offer aerial inspection of infrastructure, identifying maintenance concerns and public safety hazards. Services include post-storm inspections, virtual truck roll deployments, and active wildfire monitoring. High-frequency patrols support vegetation management and detailed asset inspections, providing up-to-date infrast
Developer of electronically scanned radar technology for geospatial intelligence applications. The company focuses on providing persistent and actionable insights on a global scale. Its technology centers around a scalable electronically steered radar architecture. When paired with satellite buses and onboard tasking, it provides large-area, low-latency geospatial intelligence. The company aims to address demand for
Manufacturer of electric outboard motors and marine propulsion systems. The company focuses on designing and producing electric motor and battery solutions that replace traditional gas outboards for boats. It serves recreational and commercial marine markets with systems emphasizing quiet operation, low maintenance, and environmental impact reduction.
Provider of cloud computing and data relay for satellites and space solutions
ApiJet is a provider of a database solution for the aviation industry. It helps airlines to drive operational efficiencies & cost savings across organizational units. It provides Digital Winglets (provides hidden fuel & flight time efficiencies), Turnaround Management (provides predictive analytics to real-time aircraft data integrating), Aircraft Health Monitoring (offers predictive analysis), Flight Tracker (create
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Alumni Ventures
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NASA
RRE Ventures
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Vulcan Capital
Y Combinator
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-21.
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