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Northern Virginia VC Marlinspike to raise $70M for AI and defense investment

Northern Virginia VC Marlinspike to raise $70M for AI and defense investment

Arlington-based venture capital firm Marlinspike is on track to raise $70 million for its new Disruptive Technology Fund II, targeting early-stage defense tech companies at the intersection of AI and manufacturing. Led by CEO Neil Keegan, Marlinspike aims to make twenty to twenty-four strategic investments, from $250,000 up to
Jason Lee Bakke Jul 24, 2025
Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Silicon Valley-backed defense companies are capitalizing on shifting Pentagon priorities to secure new contracts, reports the Wall Street Journal, challenging the dominance of traditional military contractors. Companies like Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, and Epirus are lobbying aggressively to position their artificial intelligence, autonomous drone, and missile-defense technologies as essential for
Jason Lee Bakke Mar 4, 2025

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