Portfolio Timeline

Portfolio Highlights

A chronological view of key milestones across the VVC portfolio — funding rounds, government contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and product launches that demonstrate our companies' momentum.

82Total Events
16Companies
14Funding Rounds
13Contracts
5Acquisitions
17Partnerships

2026

16 events
FundingApr 2026

Closed oversubscribed $25M Seed round led by Marque Ventures

Hybron TechnologiesHybron Technologies|Advanced Manufacturing|Source
MilestoneApr 2026

Veteran Ventures Capital invests through Veterans Fund II

Hybron TechnologiesHybron Technologies|Advanced Manufacturing|Source
ContractMar 2026

Awarded U.S. government counter-laser and directed energy contract

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
PartnershipMar 2026

Announced collaboration with NVIDIA for DroneIQ Overwatch™ AI platform

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
MilestoneMar 2026

Expanded advisory board and leadership team

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
ProductMar 2026

Gen4 Access Control System commercially available, shipments begin June 2026

HavenlockHavenlock|Physical Security|Source
MilestoneMar 2026

Reported full-year 2025 revenue of $5.8M

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
FundingFeb 2026

Closed oversubscribed $17M Series A led by Caruso Ventures

MilestoneFeb 2026

Redefined Threat-Led Defense around adversary procedures

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source
PartnershipFeb 2026

Partnered with Crimson7 to advance threat-led hunting

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source
PartnershipFeb 2026

Announced 3-year strategic partnership with Wiliot

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
AcquisitionJan 2026

Acquired Crewless Marine to advance AUV acoustic capabilities

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
FundingJan 2026

Closed $100M Series B led by 8VC with Lockheed Martin Ventures

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
ProductJan 2026

Broke ground on $20M Space Test Center in Tulsa, OK

AcquisitionJan 2026

Acquired Tychee Research Group for autonomous space operations

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
PartnershipJan 2026

Partnered with CGS CyberDefense to advance threat-led defense

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source

2025

42 events
AwardDec 2025

Named Top Performer in DIU’s C-sUAS Low-Cost Sensing Challenge

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
FundingDec 2025

Raised $60M Series A to expand autonomous underwater vehicle production

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
PartnershipDec 2025

Partnered with Hanwha Group to co-develop autonomous underwater drones

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
AcquisitionDec 2025

Acquired SHD Group, global advanced composites manufacturer

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
MilestoneDec 2025

Announced strategic investment from Veteran Ventures Capital

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
ProductDec 2025

Launched metered API access for government data at mission speed

Grist Mill ExchangeGrist Mill Exchange|Data & Intelligence|Source
PartnershipDec 2025

Partnered with Reality Defender for deepfake detection and data verification

Grist Mill ExchangeGrist Mill Exchange|Data & Intelligence|Source
ContractNov 2025

Awarded DARPA contract for AI-driven extreme-temperature materials

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
MilestoneNov 2025

Karvel flight software reaches TRL-8 via on-orbit demonstration

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
ProductNov 2025

Launched NARC, first automated AI engine to extract adversary procedures

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source
PartnershipNov 2025

Partnered with IBM for IL5 quantum-ready data assurance for DoD

VeritXVeritX|Secure Data|Source
ProductOct 2025

Launched Inertial Navigation System for GPS-free maritime autonomy

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
PartnershipOct 2025

Partnered with Versaterm to integrate UAVs into public safety platform

PartnershipOct 2025

Partnered with Drone Nerds for advanced public safety drone solutions

FundingSep 2025

Closed $10M Series A led by Bright Pixel Capital

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source
AcquisitionSep 2025

Propulsion assets acquired by Quantum Space for space mobility missions

Phase FourPhase Four|Satellite Propulsion|Source
MilestoneAug 2025

Selected to provide propulsion for The Exploration Company’s Nyx spacecraft

MilestoneAug 2025

Received strategic investment from Allegion Ventures

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
PartnershipJul 2025

Partnered with Palantir to scale AUV manufacturing

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
FundingJul 2025

Closed $26M Series B funding round led by Insight Partners

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
MilestoneJul 2025

Surpassed 250,000 automated security missions and 150,000 miles by DroneDog

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
ProductJul 2025

Unveiled G5-280 & G5-280HD next-gen long-range EO/IR systems

NVTSNVTS|Night Vision|Source
ContractJul 2025

Deemed “Awardable” by DARPA for the ERIS Marketplace

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
ProductJul 2025

Launched limited production of ZiM Bridge asset tracking device

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
MilestoneJun 2025

Ground sensor node operational; signed deal with Office of Space Commerce

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
AcquisitionJun 2025

Completed SPAC merger with ShoulderUp — now trading on NASDAQ (DAIC)

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
FundingJun 2025

Raised $12M in PIPE financing to support strategic growth

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
MilestoneJun 2025

Published defense data assurance whitepaper for military operations

VeritXVeritX|Secure Data|Source
ProductMay 2025

Debuted Grist Mill Edge at SOF Week 2025

Grist Mill ExchangeGrist Mill Exchange|Data & Intelligence|Source
ProductApr 2025

Launched ApexShield resin system reducing hypersonic parts fabrication time

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
ContractApr 2025

Contracted with U.S. Navy for hypersonic thermal protection systems

Cambium BiomaterialsCambium Biomaterials|Advanced Materials|Source
PartnershipApr 2025

Launched Gen4 in partnership with Alarm.com security ecosystem

HavenlockHavenlock|Physical Security|Source
ContractApr 2025

Awarded $14.9M DARPA contract for air-breathing electric propulsion

Phase FourPhase Four|Satellite Propulsion|Source
FundingApr 2025

Raised $3.2M in later-stage VC round

FundingFeb 2025

Closed $65M Series C led by DFJ Growth, bringing total funding past $100M

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
PartnershipFeb 2025

Partnered with Saab to demonstrate RF sensors at WEST 2025

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
FundingFeb 2025

Received $1.83M strategic investment from ideaForge

FundingJan 2025

Closed first tranche of Series C led by Artemis Group Capital

Phase FourPhase Four|Satellite Propulsion|Source
Milestone2025

Expanding manufacturing, hiring, and international operations

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
Milestone2025

Produced world's first composite compressor blades to operate at full power in a fighter jet engine

Hybron TechnologiesHybron Technologies|Advanced Manufacturing|Source
Milestone2025

Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition for co-founders Brennan Lieu and Aaron Guo

Hybron TechnologiesHybron Technologies|Advanced Manufacturing|Source
Milestone2025

Gen4 achieves 2,000 lbs holding force — 10x stronger than deadbolts

HavenlockHavenlock|Physical Security|Source

2024

21 events
ContractDec 2024

Awarded $32.6M U.S. Space Force contract for three surveillance satellites

Turion SpaceTurion Space|Space Mobility|Source
FundingNov 2024

Raised $13M seed round to advance AUVs for U.S. defense

Vatn SystemsVatn Systems|Undersea Autonomy|Source
PartnershipNov 2024

Partnered with University of Oklahoma on iodine propulsion research

Phase FourPhase Four|Satellite Propulsion|Source
ContractNov 2024

Awarded $1.8M AFRL Direct to Phase II SBIR for CLS-200 drone

PartnershipNov 2024

Signed 5-year exclusive partnership with Würth Industry North America

Dot AIDot AI|Track & Trace|Source
AwardOct 2024

Reached Top 5 at TechCrunch Disrupt Space Challenge

ContractOct 2024

Awarded $1.25M AFWERX SBIR Phase II for CLS-300 loitering cargo drone

AwardOct 2024

Silent Arrow X-Plane accepted into the Smithsonian

MilestoneSep 2024

Lockheed Martin Ventures led further investment round

ContractSep 2024

Awarded FEDSIM contract for government data services

Grist Mill ExchangeGrist Mill Exchange|Data & Intelligence|Source
ProductSep 2024

Launched Trace, a pocket-sized nano drone for covert aerial reconnaissance

MilestoneJul 2024

Exceeded 100,000 completed robotic security missions

Asylon RoboticsAsylon Robotics|Robotic Security|Source
PartnershipJul 2024

Partnered with Redwire to build Hall Effect Thrusters

Phase FourPhase Four|Satellite Propulsion|Source
FundingMid-2024

Closed $35M Series B led by Lauder Partners with Booz Allen Ventures

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
PartnershipMay 2024

Launched QuDEFENSE Quantum Solutions with IBM collaboration

VeritXVeritX|Secure Data|Source
ContractMar 2024

Awarded SpaceWERX SBIR Phase 2 for Mobile Payload Processing Center

Contract2024

Awarded $10M Department of Defense pilot program contract

Hidden LevelHidden Level|Airspace Security|Source
Contract2024

Awarded $2.5M+ in government contracts for night vision systems

NVTSNVTS|Night Vision|Source
Award2024

Received Providence Business Journal Technology Innovation Award

NVTSNVTS|Night Vision|Source
Milestone2024

Available on Carahsoft GSA Schedule for federal procurement

Grist Mill ExchangeGrist Mill Exchange|Data & Intelligence|Source
Milestone2024

NIST post-quantum cryptography standards published, validating VeriTX market

VeritXVeritX|Secure Data|Source

2023

3 events
ContractDec 2023

Awarded AFWERX STTR Phase I contract by U.S. Air Force

HavenlockHavenlock|Physical Security|Source
FundingNov 2023

Closed $5M Seed round led by Squadra Ventures

Tidal CyberTidal Cyber|Cybersecurity|Source
PartnershipNov 2023

Partnered with Airbus to support Silent Arrow UAS in European markets