Unclassified // open-source data on US defense tech // 14 NOV 2026
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Defense tech companies and startups in Virginia

7 Virginia-based defense and dual-use startups we track, working across Autonomy & AI, Cyber, Munitions and Space & ISR. Together they have disclosed $348M in funding, led by Shift5 (~$180M). The newest round on record is Twenty's Series B (Jun 2026).

Latest rounds

DateCompanyRoundAmountHQSector
Jun 2026Twenty Series B$100MArlington, VACyber
Oct 2025Govini Growth$150MArlington, VAAutonomy & AI
Sep 2025Shift5 Series C$75MArlington, VACyber
Sep 2025Auterion Series B$130MArlington, VAAutonomy & AI
Jul 2025Rune Technologies Series A$24MArlington, VAAutonomy & AI

Questions

How many defense tech startups are in Virginia?

We track 7 defense and dual-use startups headquartered in Virginia, as of November 14, 2026.

Which Virginia defense tech startup has raised the most?

Shift5, with ~$180M in disclosed funding among the companies we track.

Which cities in Virginia have the most defense tech startups?

Arlington (5), Reston (1) and Fairfax (1), counting the companies in our directory as of November 14, 2026.