Frequently asked questions
Everything analysts, founders, and program offices ask before switching from generalist tools.
Isn't this just PitchBook or Crunchbase?
No. PitchBook and Crunchbase are generalist venture databases. Neither cross-links DoD contracts, EU programs (EDIRPA, EDF, EDIS), and cap tables the way defense tech specifically requires — Defense Tech Atlas is built around those five axes from the ground up, not bolted on as a filter over a generalist dataset.
Why would I pay $49/month for this?
The alternative is manually cross-referencing PitchBook, Crunchbase, Breaking Defense, USAspending, and official communiqués — roughly 5 to 10 hours a week per the homepage's core estimate. Defense Tech Atlas gets you the same cross-linked answer in about two minutes, at a fraction of the cost of an enterprise data terminal.
DoD contracts are already public on USAspending — what does this add?
USAspending publishes raw award data with an interface not built for fast analyst use, and it isn't linked to founder, fund, or cap table data. Defense Tech Atlas structures that data and cross-references it against the companies, investors, and programs connected to each award.
How do you guarantee data freshness and accuracy?
Every record starts from public source scraping, then goes through an editorial review pass. Automated monitoring flags new DoD contract announcements, Commission press releases, and company news daily; an editorial pass reviews flagged updates weekly; a full cross-entity consistency check runs monthly. Full detail is on the methodology page.
What does a confidence label (Verified / Reported / Estimated) mean?
Verified means the claim is confirmed directly from a primary source — an official contract announcement, SEC filing, or company press release. Reported means it's sourced from reputable secondary reporting with attribution. Estimated means it's derived from public signals (for example, ownership percentages inferred from round sizes) and is clearly labelled as directional, not definitive.
Does the index cover every defense tech company?
No — the index prioritizes depth over breadth. Coverage focuses on venture-backed and high-growth companies where defense or dual-use is a primary revenue driver or strategic vertical, plus public primes as reference points. It does not claim to be exhaustive; see the methodology page for full editorial scope.
Is this investment advice?
No. Defense Tech Atlas is an editorial data compilation aggregated from publicly available sources, provided for informational purposes only. It is not regulated investment advice, a solicitation, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Conduct your own due diligence before making investment or business decisions.
I think a record is wrong — how do I report it?
Email remysreadings@gmail.com with the record and the correction. Every claim is cited inline with a source URL and publication date, so corrections can be verified against the same public record the claim was built from.