Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace giant, operates a dedicated corporate venture capital arm known as Lockheed Martin Ventures. Established to foster innovation and maintain the parent company's technological edge, Lockheed Martin Ventures strategically invests in early-stage companies developing disruptive technologies with dual-use applications—relevant to both commercial markets and government sectors, particularly defense. Their investment thesis is closely aligned with Lockheed Martin's core business, targeting areas critical for future aerospace and defense capabilities.

The venture arm actively seeks out startups pioneering advancements in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Quantum Computing, Advanced Materials, Space technologies, Cyber Security, and Next-Gen Communications. They look for companies demonstrating strong management teams, clear strategic visions, and scalable business models. Beyond capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures aims to provide portfolio companies with access to Lockheed Martin's extensive technical expertise, market insights, and potential customer relationships, facilitating growth and product development. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin Ventures has made over 50 investments, demonstrating a consistent commitment to external innovation.

Lockheed Martin Ventures typically participates in funding rounds ranging from seed to Series B. Their initial investments generally fall within a range of $1 million to $10 million, with the potential for subsequent follow-on investments as portfolio companies mature and demonstrate progress. This strategic investment approach allows Lockheed Martin to tap into external innovation, complementing its internal research and development efforts, and ensuring a pipeline of cutting-edge technologies for future defense and security solutions.