Defense Unicorns
Builds UDS, an airgap-native, open-source software delivery platform for secure deployment of apps to classified and disconnected mission systems.
Tactical operations center during Saber Junction 19, Hohenfels, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army JMRC photo by Spc. Hayden Allega, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Series B | $136M |
Why it matters
Reached a valuation above $1B in January 2026 on profitable growth; UDS Registry used by more than 30 mission systems across the Navy, Army, Air Force and Space Force.
Is Defense Unicorns publicly traded?
Defense Unicorns is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Defense Unicorns: key questions
What does Defense Unicorns do?
Builds UDS, an airgap-native, open-source software delivery platform for secure deployment of apps to classified and disconnected mission systems.
What does Defense Unicorns make?
Products named by Defense Unicorns include UDS and UDS Registry.
Where is Defense Unicorns based?
Defense Unicorns is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 2021.
What is Defense Unicorns' valuation?
Defense Unicorns was valued at >$1B as of Jan 2026, after a $136M Series B (Jan 2026).
How much funding has Defense Unicorns raised?
Total funding is ~$172M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series B, $136M, Jan 2026.
Who are Defense Unicorns' investors?
Notable investors include Bain Capital, Ansa Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Valor Equity Partners.
Is Defense Unicorns publicly traded?
Defense Unicorns is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Defense Unicorns stock?
Not on a public exchange: Defense Unicorns is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- baincapital.com/news/defense-unicorns-raises-136-million-series-b-build-software-backbone-
- newmarketpitch.com/blogs/news/defense-tech-list-deals
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