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Lanes are never summed. Equity is Form D filings and matched press rounds; awards and exits will have their own sources.
Defense & space: subsectors
5 subsectors, sized by amount sold · 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03MEGA-ROUNDS · $500M+1 in this window · Castelion Corp · $647M sold of $800M offered · Series C+ · Defense & space · Torrance, CA · filed 2026-08-28
as of 2026-10-0316 rounds not yet in a sector
16 rounds not yet in a sector
- ▲ Rising
- Steady
- Leaning (80%)
- ▼ Falling
- Quiet
Coloured by subsector state, 28 days to 2026-10-02 vs prior 28; shaded when the change is clear at 90% confidence, palest when only at 80%.
Equity · amount sold
Capital by week
Dollars sold per filing week, round count under each bar · 4 weeks to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03Stage mix
Inferred stage · 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03- Pre-seed123 roundsPre-seed rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $157MAmount sold in original Pre-seed filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
- Seed383 roundsSeed rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $1.2BAmount sold in original Seed filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
- Series A287 roundsSeries A rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $3.7BAmount sold in original Series A filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
- Series B88 roundsSeries B rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $3.5BAmount sold in original Series B filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
- Series C+84 roundsSeries C+ rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $28.8BAmount sold in original Series C+ filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
- Stage not inferred7 roundsStage not inferred rounds filed in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → · $1.0BAmount sold in original Stage not inferred filings in the 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed →
Bar length is each stage’s share of the window’s rounds. Dollars of original filings only: an amendment’s restated amount counts in the map, not here. Stage is inferred from the amount sold, never stated on Form D; a stage named in a press release wins.
Where it landed
Which states the money was raised from, by the company's HQ · 90 days to 2026-10-04 · as of 2026-10-03- $0+
- $353M+
- $1.4B+
- $3.2B+
- $5.7B+
Mega-rounds shown separately (see the band above)
Rounds
Newest first · every row traces to a Form D on EDGAR or a matched press release · as of 2026-10-03| Company | Sector | Stage | Sold of offered | Filed | HQ | Exemption | Open roles | Hiring | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varda Space IndustriesQuiet$251M · Series D · Defense & space · El Segundo, CA · 2026-09-30New | Varda Space IndustriesNew | Defense & space | Series D | $251MAmount sold on the filing of 2026-09-30 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-30 | El Segundo, CA | — | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | New |
| TwentyHiring actively$131M of $131M · Series C+ · Defense & space · 506(b) · Arlington, VA · 2026-09-25 | Twenty | Defense & space | Series C+ | $131M of $131MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-25 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-25 | Arlington, VA | 506(b) | 37The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| Fenix SpaceQuiet$5.0M of $6.0M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · San Bernardino, CA · 2026-09-23 | Fenix Space | Defense & space | Seed | $5.0M of $6.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-23 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-23 | San Bernardino, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Fenix Space: $4.2M of $5.0M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · San Bernardino, CA · 2026-09-23 | Fenix Space | Defense & space | Seed | $4.2M of $5.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-23 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-23 | San Bernardino, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Whisper AeroHiring actively$46.3M of $46.3M · Series B · Defense & space · 506(b) · Crossville, TN · 2026-09-17 | Whisper Aero | Defense & space | Series B | $46.3M of $46.3MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-17 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-17 | Crossville, TN | 506(b) | 7The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| GraviticsHiring actively$28.6M of $28.6M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · Marysville, WA · 2026-09-17Amended | GraviticsAmended | Defense & space | Series A | $28.6M of $28.6MAmount sold of the amount offered as of the filing of 2026-09-18 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-17 | Marysville, WA | 506(b) | 21The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | Amended |
| InterluneHiring actively$5.0M of $5.0M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Seattle, WA · 2026-09-15 | Interlune | Defense & space | Seed | $5.0M of $5.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-15 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-15 | Seattle, WA | 506(b) | 3The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| HopFlytQuiet$1.3M of $20.0M · Pre-seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Salisbury, MD · 2026-09-14 | HopFlyt | Defense & space | Pre-seed | $1.3M of $20.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-14 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-14 | Salisbury, MD | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| StrixDronesQuiet$5.0M of $7.2M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Centennial, CO · 2026-09-11 | StrixDrones | Defense & space | Seed | $5.0M of $7.2MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-11 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-11 | Centennial, CO | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Wild West SystemsQuiet$10.2M of $30.0M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · Leander, TX · 2026-09-10AI-native | Wild West SystemsAI-native | Defense & space | Series A | $10.2M of $30.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-10 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-10 | Leander, TX | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | AI-native |
| ArchaiusQuiet$1.0M of $1.0M · Pre-seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Morrisville, NC · 2026-09-04 | Archaius | Defense & space | Pre-seed | $1.0M of $1.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-04 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-04 | Morrisville, NC | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| VirtualiticsHiring actively$10.0M of $15.0M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · Pasadena, CA · 2026-09-01AI-native | VirtualiticsAI-native | Defense & space | Series A | $10.0M of $15.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-09-01 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-09-01 | Pasadena, CA | 506(b) | 32The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | AI-native |
| CastelionQuiet$647M of $800M · Series C+ · Defense & space · 506(b) · Torrance, CA · 2026-08-28 | Castelion | Defense & space | Series C+ | $647M of $800MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-08-28 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-08-28 | Torrance, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| PixxelQuiet$73.0M of $125M · Series C+ · Defense & space · 506(b) · El Segundo, CA · 2026-08-18 | Pixxel | Defense & space | Series C+ | $73.0M of $125MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-08-18 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-08-18 | El Segundo, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| AerdosHiring actively$6.6M of $6.6M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · San Francisco, CA · 2026-08-18AI-native | AerdosAI-native | Defense & space | Series A | $6.6M of $6.6MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-08-18 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-08-18 | San Francisco, CA | 506(b) | 2The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | AI-native |
| WindBorneHiring actively$37.1M of $37.1M · Series B · Defense & space · 506(b) · Redwood City, CA · 2026-08-17 | WindBorne | Defense & space | Series B | $37.1M of $37.1MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-08-17 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-08-17 | Redwood City, CA | 506(b) | 20The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| Twin PrimeHiring actively$10.0M of $10.0M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · New York, NY · 2026-08-14AI-native | Twin PrimeAI-native | Defense & space | Series A | $10.0M of $10.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-08-14 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-08-14 | New York, NY | 506(b) | 6The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | AI-native |
| Istari DigitalHiring actively$22.6M of $40.0M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · Arlington, VA · 2026-07-24 | Istari Digital | Defense & space | Series A | $22.6M of $40.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-24 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-24 | Arlington, VA | 506(b) | 29The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| AzoraQuiet$7.7M of $7.7M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · San Francisco, CA · 2026-07-24 | Azora | Defense & space | Series A | $7.7M of $7.7MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-24 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-24 | San Francisco, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Apex SpaceHiring actively$157M of $157M · Series C+ · Defense & space · 506(b) · Los Angeles, CA · 2026-07-22 | Apex Space | Defense & space | Series C+ | $157M of $157MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-22 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-22 | Los Angeles, CA | 506(b) | 137The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | |
| Ursa SpaceHiring actively$27.9M of $27.9M · Series B · Defense & space · 506(b) · Ithaca, NY · 2026-07-20AI-native | Ursa SpaceAI-native | Defense & space | Series B | $27.9M of $27.9MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-20 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-20 | Ithaca, NY | 506(b) | 4The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | AI-native |
| Reveal TechnologyHiring actively$4.6M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Bozeman, MT · 2026-07-15AI-native | Reveal TechnologyAI-native | Defense & space | Seed | $4.6MAmount sold on the filing of 2026-07-15 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-15 | Bozeman, MT | 506(b) | 4The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively | AI-native |
| PicogridQuiet$45.0M of $45.0M · Series B · Defense & space · 506(b) · El Segundo, CA · 2026-07-13 | Picogrid | Defense & space | Series B | $45.0M of $45.0MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-13 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-13 | El Segundo, CA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Askari DefenseQuiet$10.6M of $10.6M · Series A · Defense & space · 506(b) · Atlanta, GA · 2026-07-09 | Askari Defense | Defense & space | Series A | $10.6M of $10.6MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-09 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-09 | Atlanta, GA | 506(b) | 0The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Quiet | |
| Disaster TechHiring actively$1.5M of $1.5M · Seed · Defense & space · 506(b) · Alexandria, VA · 2026-07-09 | Disaster Tech | Defense & space | Seed | $1.5M of $1.5MAmount sold of the amount offered on the filing of 2026-07-09 · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | 2026-07-09 | Alexandria, VA | 506(b) | 1The company's open roles on its careers page · as of 2026-10-03How this is computed → | Hiring actively |