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Lockheed Martin Ventures
Strategic investment arm of Lockheed Martin, investing in deep-tech pioneers.
Lockheed Martin Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin, founded in 2007. Originally a $100 million fund, it has grown to a $1 billion evergreen fund. It has invested in over 120 companies across AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, space, quantum, and advanced materials, including Skydio, Rocket Lab, and HawkEye 360.
Overview
- Firm
- Lockheed Martin Ventures
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, MD
- Founded
- 2007
- AUM
- $1B (evergreen fund)
- Avg. check
- $2M–$20M
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Thesis
- Cutting-edge technologies in AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, space, quantum, and advanced materials for national security.
Portfolio companies8
- CompanyHawkEye 360Space-based radio frequency signals intelligence and geospatial analytics provider.
- CompanyRocket LabEnd-to-end space company providing launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components.
- CompanySkydioAutonomous drone manufacturer for defense, public safety, and enterprise applications.
- CompanySlingshot AerospaceSpace domain awareness, satellite tracking, and space traffic coordination software.
- CompanyAnello PhotonicsSilicon photonics gyroscope maker for GPS-denied navigation.
- CompanyElroy AirAutonomous cargo eVTOL developer (Chaparral aircraft) for military and commercial logistics.
- CompanyVenus AerospaceUS rotating-detonation rocket engine developer pivoting toward defense and space propulsion.
- CompanyOcean AeroBuilds the Triton, a wind- and solar-powered autonomous underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV), for defense, research, and energy customers.
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Frequently asked
- What is Lockheed Martin Ventures?
- Cutting-edge technologies in AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, space, quantum, and advanced materials for national security.
- How much does Lockheed Martin Ventures manage?
- Lockheed Martin Ventures manages $1B (evergreen fund) in assets, and was founded in 2007.
- What stages does Lockheed Martin Ventures invest at?
- Lockheed Martin Ventures invests at Seed, Series A, Series B, with typical checks of $2M–$20M.
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Fund increased from $400M to $1B in April 2026; invested $500M+ in 120+ companies since 2007
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin Authorizes Increase to Venture Capital Fund up to $1 BillionReported2026-04-14