CHAOS Industries Raises USD 275M Series C to Accelerate Defense Innovation
CHAOS Industries, a rising force in defense and national security technology, has raised USD 275 million in its Series C funding round, building on the momentum of its USD 145 million Series B in November 2024. The funding was led by New Enterprise Associates and Accel, with participation from StepStone Group, Overmatch Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, and Valor Equity Partners.
Co-founder and co-CEO John Tenet emphasized the company’s mission to deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet pressing national defense objectives. “CHAOS Industries is delivering transformative solutions that address critical defense objectives,” he stated.
Fellow co-founder Bo Marr added that the capital infusion will accelerate the development of “pathbreaking solutions” to tackle today’s complex threat landscape. “The U.S. and its allies are facing an increasingly complex threat environment that must be met with persistent technological innovation,” Marr said.
The funding will enable CHAOS Industries to scale its manufacturing capabilities and boost commercial growth, while continuing to develop advanced detection, monitoring, and communication technologies tailored for modern defense needs.
With this latest funding milestone, CHAOS Industries reinforces its position as a key player driving technological resilience for the U.S. and allied nations.
Strategic Investment to Enhance Defense Capabilities
The Series C round was co-led by prominent venture capital firms New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Accel, with additional participation from StepStone Group, Overmatch Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, and Valor Equity Partners. This latest funding brings CHAOS Industries’ total capital raised to $490 million since its inception in 2022 .
John Tenet, co-founder and co-CEO of CHAOS Industries, emphasized the company’s mission: “CHAOS Industries is delivering transformative solutions that address critical defense objectives.” Co-founder Dr. Bo Marr added, “The U.S. and its allies are facing an increasingly complex threat environment that must be met with persistent technological innovation” .
Pioneering Technologies: Coherent Distributed Networks™ and Vanquish™
Central to CHAOS Industries’ innovation is its development of Coherent Distributed Networks™ (CDN), a paradigm-shifting technology that enhances performance for sensors and effectors. Their flagship product, Vanquish™, is a dual-use, multistatic commercial radar designed to provide early warning and tracking capabilities against unmanned aerial systems (UAS), missiles, and aircraft .
These advancements aim to address modern defense challenges, such as autonomous drone swarms and hypersonic weapons, by offering resilient and adaptive network solutions .
Leadership and Vision
The company’s leadership comprises seasoned experts in defense technology. Founders John Tenet and Dr. Bo Marr bring experience from Epirus and Raytheon, respectively. Notably, former CIA Director George J. Tenet has joined CHAOS Industries as Executive Chairman, bringing decades of national security expertise to guide the company’s strategic direction .
A Beacon in the Defense Tech Boom
CHAOS Industries’ rapid ascent reflects a broader surge in defense technology investments. In 2023, defense tech startups globally raised $4.7 billion, marking a 40% increase from 2020. CHAOS Industries’ recent funding round positions it among leading companies redefining national security infrastructure .
As geopolitical tensions rise, the demand for advanced defense technologies grows. CHAOS Industries’ commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships positions it to play a crucial role in shaping the future of defense and national security.
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