defense tech
3 stories filed under defense tech on Beyond Market Intelligence. The newest of them: “Protego Ventures secures $125M to empower Israel's defense tech future”, “Mach Industries secures $600M extension, valuation climbs to $3.7B”, and “Terra Industries secures $52M to fortify defense infrastructure for the Global South”. Protego Ventures just closed a $125 million fund, cementing its role as the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel. Mach Industries just doubled its valuation to $3.7 billion in three months, and the momentum is hard to ignore. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every defense tech story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Protego Ventures secures $125M to empower Israel's defense tech future
Protego Ventures just closed a $125 million fund, cementing its role as the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel. That's not just capital, it's a signal. The firm is betting on a future where national security and innovation converge, and it's putting real weight behind that vision. For founders building in defense, this is an invitation to explore what's possible. For a deeper look at how global investors are backing ambitious startups, see our coverage of Peak XV's latest Surge cohort.
Mach Industries secures $600M extension, valuation climbs to $3.7B
Mach Industries just doubled its valuation to $3.7 billion in three months, and the momentum is hard to ignore. The defense startup pulled in another $600 million in a Series C extension, pushing that round to $900 million total. Investors are clearly doubling down on its trajectory. That kind of speed signals real confidence in where defense tech is heading. If you're tracking AI-native infrastructure plays, our piece on Nscale's $3.36B raise offers useful context on where capital is flowing next.
Terra Industries secures $52M to fortify defense infrastructure for the Global South
Terra Industries just closed a $52 million seed round, with an additional $18 million pushing it over the top, to build defense infrastructure tailored for the Global South. That is a serious vote of confidence in a region often underserved by legacy security tech. We see this as a pragmatic step toward empowering nations with tools designed for their realities, not imported templates.