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U.S. DoD
Disclosed deals
Every published round U.S. DoD took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
Portfolio
Companies U.S. DoD has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No portfolio companies recorded yet. | ||||
Funds
Fund closes reported for U.S. DoD, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Portfolio companies acquired
Companies U.S. DoD has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal U.S. DoD did.
People
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Maj. Pete Nguyen | Spokesperson | @AuManufacturing |
Coverage
Stories naming U.S. DoD. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Unnamed stage
$3.7m
DroneShield counter drone system integrated into energy weapon
DroneShield and Epirus have combined DroneShield's DroneSentry detection system with Epirus's Leonidas microwave weapon. The piece also recalls Epirus's earlier investment in DroneShield and recent DroneShield order wins.
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