We Invest in Innovative National Security and Defense Technologies To Combat Global Threats
We invest in pioneering teams developing mission-critical technologies for national security and defense to help them scale faster and integrate into the U.S. National Industrial Base.
Technologies That Drive the Future of National Security and Defense
CDT invests in frontier technologies in AI, autonomy, space, integrated sensing, intelligence, and more to strengthen the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Our team brings more than a century of collective experience building, operating, and investing in national security companies across the U.S. Government and Enterprise Technology.
Combined National Security and Defense Experience
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Our approach
Identify Mission-Critical Technologies
We look for emerging commercial technologies with the potential to reshape national security: AI, autonomy, sensing, space, cyber, and more. Our focus is on companies ready to scale into U.S. and allied defense markets.
Deep Technical & Market Diligence
Our team evaluates technology readiness, operational viability, competitive positioning, and pathways into DoW and national security agencies. With decades of experience inside defense, we know what it takes to transition innovation into real programs.
Strategic Investment & Value Creation
We invest through a venture-backed early to mid-stage model by providing capital, revenue channels, and hands-on operating support. CDT helps our portfolio companies scale and grow by providing them with strategic capital, access to markets, and over 150 years of combined experience in DoW and the national security community.
Integration Into the Defense Industrial Base
We open doors across the DoW, IC, and international partners—accelerating procurement, building strategic relationships, and positioning our companies to become enduring contributors to the U.S. and allied industrial base.
AI & Autonomy
Advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous systems that enhance decision-making, accelerate operations, and deliver decisive advantages across every domain of conflict.
Space Technology
Next-generation space systems enabling resilient communication, sensing, and orbital capabilities critical to U.S. and allied security.
Quantum & Battefield Info Dominance
Delivering advanced capabilities to maintain communications, precision navigation and timing, and electromagnetic spectrum maneuverability, including electronic warfare.
Integrated Sensing & Cyber
Multi-domain sensing, data fusion, and cyber capabilities that provide real-time awareness, secure networks, and resilient digital defenses.
Hypersonics
High-velocity technologies and supporting systems that expand reach, responsiveness, and strategic deterrence in rapidly evolving threat environments.
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Our Team
Trusted relationships across the U.S. government, DoW, and global partners enable us to help companies scale where it matters most.
