Defense Tech

The drone tech market map

The drone tech market map

We mapped 230+ companies developing drones for applications across defense, industrials, logistics, and more.

Aug 27, 2025

310+ AI companies transforming government

310+ AI companies transforming government

From digital governance to autonomous equipment, we mapped out 310+ companies transforming government operations with AI.

Aug 14, 2025

Autonomous vehicle revival is fueling demand for training and simulation solutions — here are the companies gaining momentum

Autonomous vehicle revival is fueling demand for training and simulation solutions — here are the companies gaining momentum

Applied Intuition’s $600M fundraising signals surging demand for autonomous vehicle simulation and training solutions. We mined CB Insights data to see which players are on the rise.

Jul 28, 2025

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

State of Venture Q2’25 Report

AI captures 1 in 2 dollars. Hard tech makes a comeback. Stablecoins surge. Here’s everything you need to know about VC.

Jul 10, 2025

The humanoid robots market map

The humanoid robots market map

We mapped out 60+ companies developing humanoid robots for applications across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, home assistance, and more.

Jun 26, 2025

Book of Scouting Reports: Humanoid Robots

Book of Scouting Reports: Humanoid Robots

We dive into the data on the most promising private humanoid companies, including key financial metrics, opportunities, and threats.

Jun 26, 2025

Building the autonomous battlefield: How Anduril is industrializing AI warfare

Building the autonomous battlefield: How Anduril is industrializing AI warfare

We analyzed Anduril's acquisitions, partnerships, and product development since Q1’23 to surface the company's strategic priorities.

May 21, 2025

From the battlefield to the factory, Palantir is going on an AI offensive

From the battlefield to the factory, Palantir is going on an AI offensive

We mined Palantir's investments and partnerships since Q1’23 to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 10, 2025

AI GI Joe: Defense tech goes on the offensive

AI GI Joe: Defense tech goes on the offensive

Investors and corporates are swarming the defense tech industry. We look at how AI is fueling the market's rise, as well as the top deals and most active investors of 2025.

Apr 10, 2025

The industrial AI agents & copilots market map

The industrial AI agents & copilots market map

We map out 60+ companies developing AI agents & copilots for industrial applications, including manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, defense, and construction.

Dec 23, 2024

Small electric aircraft are edging closer to swarming the skies — here’s what to expect as the ‘flying car’ tech matures

Small electric aircraft are edging closer to swarming the skies — here’s what to expect as the ‘flying car’ tech matures

Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft have a lot of potential benefits for quickly covering short distances, though big challenges remain. We examine the market’s driving forces, recent advancements, and the industries most impacted.

Aug 30, 2024

Analyzing a16z’s AI investment strategy: Where the firm sees opportunity amid the genAI rush

Analyzing a16z’s AI investment strategy: Where the firm sees opportunity amid the genAI rush

In 2024 so far, Andreessen Horowitz’s leading AI priorities are multimedia generation and AI-fueled agents & copilots.

Aug 23, 2024

The AI in defense tech market map

The AI in defense tech market map

From unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), we break down the categories of tech companies transforming military operations with AI.

Aug 14, 2024

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

In-Q-Tel’s investment activity has implications for the private and public sectors. We mined its bets since Q2’22 to uncover the technologies it’s prioritizing, from biological computing to AI security.

Jul 26, 2024

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

We mined Boeing's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 16, 2024

Analyzing GM’s growth strategy: How the automaker is reimagining its approach to vehicle electrification and automation

Analyzing GM’s growth strategy: How the automaker is reimagining its approach to vehicle electrification and automation

We mined GM's acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Mar 20, 2024

The satellite & geospatial tech market map

The satellite & geospatial tech market map

From earth observation satellites to geospatial analytics, we break down the categories of tech companies helping businesses understand our planet and the human activity within it.

Mar 1, 2024

The satellite internet industry is heating up as rivals set their sights on SpaceX

The satellite internet industry is heating up as rivals set their sights on SpaceX

With new satellite internet entrants gaining attention and incumbents looking to build bigger moats, we look at investment trends and M&A data to assess the state of the market.

Jun 6, 2023

3 applications of satellites that are transforming the industrials sector

3 applications of satellites that are transforming the industrials sector

Advancements in satellite tech are improving how organizations communicate and monitor operations. We break down 3 key applications across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and energy.

Jun 1, 2023

Analyzing Lockheed Martin’s growth strategy: How the aerospace giant is spearheading advances in AI, manufacturing, and defense tech

Analyzing Lockheed Martin’s growth strategy: How the aerospace giant is spearheading advances in AI, manufacturing, and defense tech

We mined Lockheed Martin's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 17, 2023

Analyzing SpaceX’s growth strategy: How the space leader is reshaping space exploration, telecom, national security, and beyond

Analyzing SpaceX’s growth strategy: How the space leader is reshaping space exploration, telecom, national security, and beyond

We mined SpaceX's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Mar 23, 2023