Epirus, a defense tech startup, leads in counter-drone systems with its Leonidas HPM technology. Backed by notable VCs and with a $1B valuation, Epirus could pursue an IPO or acquisition, but more growth is needed first.
Skydio closed its consumer business to focus on safety and defense applications of its commercial drones. Private shares once flew high like its aerial vehicles, but a May 2024 funding round brought its valuation in for a landing.
Sierra Space is a spinoff from the Sierra Nevada Corporation focused on spacecraft and technology to provide humans with safe transportation and habitation outside the Earth’s atmosphere. However, it may be premature to consider an IPO.
SpaceX is likely to remain a private company for years. However, retail investors may get a chance to invest pre-IPO. Also, watch out for a Starlink IPO spinoff that could represent as much as half the SpaceX valuation.
Defense contractor startup, Anduril partners with government military institutions with innovative autonomous vehicles and A.I.-driven combat systems. Will an IPO reach the battlefield?
Verkada is disrupting a legacy industry by fully integrating all its products into a cohesive cloud-based hybrid hardware and software solution. The massive addressable market has investors surveilling its IPO prospects.
Shield AI is a defense and robotics startup aiming to improve safety for allied military personnel by providing autonomous aerial vehicles for intelligence and attack capabilities through drones and AI pilots.