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๐ More ex-military officials are becoming VCs as defense tech investment reached $35BThe gap between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon is closing as venture capitalists invest in defense tech startups, hiring veterans and ex-Department of Defense officials . Andreessen Horowitz hired ex-fighter jet pilot Matt Shortal as chief of staff; Lux Capital hired Tony Thomas, ex-head of U.S. Special Operations Command, as an adviser; and Shield Capitalโs managing partner Raj Shah served in the Air Force. Hiring ex-military personnel provides firms with crucial battlefield insights, according to Ali Javaheri, PitchBookโs tech analyst.Silicon Valley invested nearly $35 billion in defense tech startups in 2023, with over $9 billion this year, according to PitchBook. Shield AI raised $500 million for its AI-powered drone system, and Anduril secured $1.5 billion. Despite a slowdown, the sector shows resilience amidst tough fundraising condition.
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Last week, news broke that India's former Defence Secretary launched his VC fund, Mount Tech Growth Fund. The first fund, named Kavachh, is expected to be ~โน500 Cr, supporting Defence Tech startups. โญ๏ธDemand for Defence Technology seems to be on t
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Rolls-Royce Took โGo Deepโ Literally. $11B Deep.โ ๐คฏ ๐คฏ Rolls-Royce has secured an $11 billion deal to build next-generation submarines. This major defense contract highlights the companyโs advanced engineering capabilities and role in national sec
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Do you know Bangalore is wrongly termed as Silicon Valley of India? US Silicon Valley comprises of San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Santa Clara & Redwood City. These cities are located in Southern San Francisco B
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India has set an ambitious goal of achieving โน50,000 crore in defense exports by 2029, signaling a major shift in its global defense strategy. Once primarily known as an importer of military equipment, the country is now emerging as a significant exp
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Metaโs AI Joins Forces with the U.S. Military: A New Era in National Security Meta has reportedly collaborated with the U.S. military by offering access to its advanced AI models to support national security objectives. This partnership likely focus
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