The Guts to Try

Discover our network of startups committed to solving tough problems
in government, national security, and defense.

Showing 17 companies
Consumer Products
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Software
Transportation
11 - 50 employees

Aloft unifies the mission, aircraft, and data to make drone operations safe and reliable. Aloft streamlines the disconnected collection of tools and technologies into a unified drone operation that makes flight safer and more valuable. They offer a full stack solution with web tools, API integrations, custom webhooks, and support services to get you up and running fast

Administrative Services
Consumer Products
DeepTech
Government and Military
Hardware
Security
Software
Transportation
11 - 50 employees

Asylon develops automated security systems for critical infrastructure. It provides surveillance and monitoring capabilities. Its focus is on applications in sectors such as transportation, energy, and public safety.

Lending and Investments
11 - 50 employees

Decisive Point is a venture capital firm focused on technology for government, public safety, and defense. It's mission is to support founders with the guts to try; the ones who look at challenges facing the country and our communities and see problems worth solving. We support our clients as they navigate the federal market and invest in those that deliver solutions to both commercial customers and the nation.

Consumer Products
Data and Analytics
DeepTech
Hardware
Mobile, Platforms, and Apps
Software
51 - 200 employees
Series B

Edge Impulse is a software platform that simplifies the development of ML models that are optimized for the edge, where data is collected, with or without connectivity. It offers the power to seamlessly manage machine learning for the edge, including data acquisition, signal processing, ML training, model testing, and creating a deployable model that can run efficiently on an edge device from MCU to CPU to GPU.

EpiSci
EpiSci
24 jobs
Data and Analytics
DeepTech
51 - 200 employees
Seed

EpiSci develops Tactical AI based trusted, hardware-agnostic, and rapidly portable autonomy solutions for unmanned/uncrewed UxV platforms.

Manufacturing
Transportation
51 - 200 employees
Series A

Firestorm is building the future of modular open-source architecture supporting the Department of Defense requirements to create ''Low-Cost, Affordable Mass.''

DeepTech
Transportation
11 - 50 employees

Flightwave Aerospace Systems is a developer of unmanned aerial systems that use carbon-free energy sources to extend the range and endurance of aerospace vehicles ranging from small UAVs to spacecraft. The company's systems enable aerial operations in any condition for asset protection, mapping the environment, or wildlife monitoring, allowing clients to execute and plan missions with ease. Their exclusive thrust-vector control spans multi-rotor and fixed-wing flight, allowing for seamless transitions without pilot input or manual control.

DeepTech
Transportation
11 - 50 employees

Personal flight is one of humanity's most enduring aspirations, but has historically only been available to a privileged few with the money, time and skill to fly traditional aircraft. We're making the joy and utility of personal, vertical flight accessible to everyone.

Data and Analytics
DeepTech
Software
Transportation
11 - 50 employees

Pendulum Systems is a venture-backed AI company that solves supply vs. demand. Pendulum is the world’s first AI-powered supply chain API that predicts demand, optimizes supply and puts assets on the map - continuously improving on its own. Pendulum Systems is built on foundation models for supply and demand, developed over years of rigorous R&D. Pendulum AI is at work for corporations and governments across 10+ countries - slashing waste and improving unit economics.

Content and Publishing
Data and Analytics
Government and Military
Media
Software
1 - 10 employees
Seed

Omelas exposes how authoritarians manipulate the internet. We analyze the most influential newspapers, TV channels, government offices, militant groups, and more across a dozen social networks and messaging apps, thousands of websites, and thousands of RSS feeds. Our unique access to the media landscapes of authoritarian states like Russia, Iran, and China has won us coverage in over a dozen languages and countless publications ranging from Meet The Press to the BBC to Bloomberg and more.

Pison
Pison
32 jobs
Consumer Products
Data and Analytics
DeepTech
Hardware
Software
51 - 200 employees

Pison is a human performance company that leverages innovative sensor technology and AI-infused software to enhance cognitive and physiological capabilities. Their products, including Pison READY and Pison PERFORM, provide real-time insights into users' neurophysiology, helping individuals optimize their performance in various domains such as athletics, healthcare, and professional environments. With a strong foundation in scientific research and partnerships with institutions like MIT, Pison aims to revolutionize how people understand and improve their mental and physical health, making it a compelling investment opportunity in the growing field of cognitive performance technology.

Radiant
Radiant
11 jobs
Energy
Sustainability
51 - 200 employees
Series C+

Radiant is a clean energy startup focused on creating portable nuclear microreactors that replace diesel generators. The Kaleidos microreactor offers a zero-emissions power source suitable for remote locations and critical applications.