Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and headquartered in New York, New York. The firm specializes in investments in early-stage and growth companies, focusing on sectors such as biochemistry, material science, electronics, infrastructure, and aerospace. With over $5 billion in assets under management, Lux Capital takes an active role in supporting entrepreneurs, aiming to build successful businesses in high-growth industries. The investment team has a track record of founding more than 20 companies, employing strategies that enhance connectivity, insight, and competitive leadership for its portfolio companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Lux Capital is committed to fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and the sciences.

Tuvia Barak

Venture Partner

Peter Hebert

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Lan Jiang

Investor

Alex Nguyen

Principal

Brandon Reeves

Partner

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Zack Schildhorn

Partner

Deena Shakir

General Partner

Tess Van Stekelenburg

Partner

Shahin Farshchi

Partner

Past deals in Defence

Theseus

Seed Round in 2025
Theseus is a defence and military technology company that offers a GPS free drone built with a Visual Navigation System (VNS).

Amca

Seed Round in 2025
Amca acquires and develops critical aerospace and defense products and then scales them to deliver what the industry needs next. The company emphasizes rapid prototyping and delivery of new products, aiming to respond promptly to customer needs. Amca is committed to deploying top engineering and manufacturing talent to assist customers in building new products and solving complex problems.

Kela Technologies

Series A in 2025
Kela Technologies is a secure, open platform that enables the rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in support of Western defense.

Hadrian

Series B in 2024
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. It specializes in creating autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical parts for technology companies involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. By streamlining the production process and reducing costs, Hadrian enables frontier technology enterprises to efficiently manufacture advanced aerospace systems.

Anduril Industries

Series E in 2022
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Hadrian

Series A in 2022
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. It specializes in creating autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical parts for technology companies involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. By streamlining the production process and reducing costs, Hadrian enables frontier technology enterprises to efficiently manufacture advanced aerospace systems.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Hadrian

Seed Round in 2021
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. It specializes in creating autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical parts for technology companies involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. By streamlining the production process and reducing costs, Hadrian enables frontier technology enterprises to efficiently manufacture advanced aerospace systems.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Performance Drone Works

Seed Round in 2020
Performance Drone Works specializes in the development of small autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for modern military applications. The company focuses on creating innovative technology that enhances mission effectiveness while reducing risks to personnel. Its platforms are designed with a common framework in electronics and software, allowing for consistency across various sizes of drones. Notably, the UAS includes advanced features such as a 3D-vision obstacle avoidance system, enabling operations in environments where GPS signals are unavailable. This capability significantly enhances the operational effectiveness of the modern warfighter.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.

Echodyne

Series C in 2019
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.

Echodyne

Series B in 2017
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.

Echodyne

Series A in 2014
Echodyne is a company that specializes in the development and manufacture of radar technologies based on metamaterials. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Echodyne integrates its patented metamaterials technology with advanced software to produce a high-performance radar platform. This technology offers enhanced radar vision, combining agile imaging radar hardware with sophisticated software for tasks such as classification, recognition, and perception. As a result, Echodyne provides solutions for security and machine autonomy across various sectors, including government, defense, and industry. Its radar systems enable the safe operation of autonomous machines, such as drones, cars, trucks, and heavy equipment, in diverse weather conditions.
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