A new wave of techno-optimist patriotism and rising geopolitical tensions are driving more venture capital investing to defense tech startups.
The article from Business Insider highlights key venture capital investors in the defense technology sector, focusing on those who are pivotal in funding and fostering innovation in military and security technologies. It profiles investors like Joe Lonsdale of 8VC, who has a background in defense and invests in dual-use technologies; Steve Bowsher from US Innovative Technology Fund, focusing on technologies that can benefit both commercial and defense sectors; and Trae Stephens from Founders Fund, known for his involvement with Anduril Industries. Other notable mentions include firms like Andreessen Horowitz, which has a dedicated defense tech fund, and Lux Capital, which invests in deep tech with defense applications. The article underscores the growing intersection of Silicon Valley and defense, driven by a need for advanced technology in national security, and lists several other investors and funds actively shaping this niche market.
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