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Texas startups attracted nearly $2.9 billion in venture funding in Q1 2025, with major investments in cybersecurity, defense technology, and robotics

Venture capital-backed startups are disrupting the defense industry with AI and futuristic weapons, challenging traditional big military manufacturers.

The biggest startup funding rounds of the week included AI, defense, biotech, and healthcare deals, with Anthropic raising $3.5B and other notable rounds in defense tech and healthcare innovation

Allen Control Systems, a startup specializing in advanced gun turret technology, has successfully closed a $30 million Series A funding round, signaling a growing interest among venture capitalists in defense-related technology.

European defense tech startups are looking to capitalize on rising military spending, particularly those developing dual-use technologies. ARX Robotics, based in Munich, is a prime example, offering technology to convert existing military vehicles into autonomous systems.

Kela, a secretive Israeli defense-tech startup, has garnered significant attention due to its backing by Sequoia and the CIA. The company aims to revolutionize modern warfare using AI-driven command systems.

Defense tech startups have raised record venture capital this year, driven by technological advancements, geopolitical tensions, and anticipated increases in the Department of Defense budget.

High valuations in the defense technology sector are causing some industry observers to question whether the market is experiencing a bout of irrational exuberance.

Despite calls for increased defense spending, Europe is already significantly investing in defense technology, with the U.K. pioneering initiatives to accelerate innovation.

Defense and aerospace startup Shield AI has raised $240 million in a Series F strategic funding round, nearly doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion.