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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
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | HQ | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Twenty | Series B | $100M | Arlington, VA | Cyber |
| Oct 2025 | Govini | Growth | $150M | Arlington, VA | Autonomy & AI |
| Sep 2025 | Shift5 | Series C | $75M | Arlington, VA | Cyber |
| Sep 2025 | Auterion | Series B | $130M | Arlington, VA | Autonomy & AI |
| Jul 2025 | Rune Technologies | Series A | $24M | Arlington, VA | Autonomy & AI |
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Full directoryTwenty
Arlington, VirginiaBuilds software that industrializes offensive cyber operations for the US military and intelligence community.
Govini
Arlington, VirginiaBuilds Ark, AI decision software on a national security knowledge graph for defense acquisition, supply chain, production and sustainment.
Shift5
Arlington, VirginiaProvides onboard cybersecurity and operational intelligence for military platforms and transport fleets by monitoring vehicle data buses.
Auterion
Arlington, VirginiaDevelops AuterionOS and Nemyx, software that turns low-cost drones and ground robots into autonomous, coordinated swarms; engineering in Zurich and Munich.
Rune Technologies
Arlington, VirginiaBuilds TyrOS, AI predictive logistics software that runs at the edge to plan sustainment and autonomous resupply in contested environments.
Scout Space
Reston, VirginiaBuilds space-based optical sensors and autonomy software that let satellites detect and track other objects for space domain awareness.
CoAspire
Fairfax, VirginiaFounder-owned maker of the RAACM, a 3D-printed low-cost subsonic cruise missile family for air, surface and ground launch, produced in Manassas.
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.