20 defense tech investors in Texas
We list 20 defense tech investors in Texas as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Austin (10), Dallas (5) and Sugar Land (2).
Top 5 defense tech investors in Texas, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
8VC
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Focus: Defense Tech, Data, AI, Biotech · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $400M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $400M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states defense tech as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Moonshots Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Seed · Focus: Defense Tech, AI, Fintech, Govtech · Latest activity: New deal, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $100M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Aug 2026; $100M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states defense tech as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 6 named decision-makers on file.
Ecosphere Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Sugar Land, TX · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Defense Tech, Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states defense tech as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Scout Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Seed · Focus: Defense Tech, AI, Deep Tech, Robotics · Latest activity: New deal, May 2026 · Fund size on file: $125M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in May 2026; $125M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states defense tech as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Saga Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Seed · Focus: Defense Tech, AI, Fintech · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $225M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $225M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states defense tech as a focus; 5 named decision-makers on file.
First 10 of 20 defense tech investors in Texas
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8VC | VC firm | Austin, TX | Defense Tech, Data, AI, Biotech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $400M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Moonshots Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | Defense Tech, AI, Fintech, Govtech | New deal, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Ecosphere Ventures | VC firm | Sugar Land, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | Defense Tech, Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Scout Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | Defense Tech, AI, Deep Tech, Robotics | New deal, May 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Saga Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | Defense Tech, AI, Fintech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $225M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Silent Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Pre-seed | Defense Tech, AI, Logistics, Space | New fund, Jul 2026 | $85M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Temper | VC firm | Sugar Land, TX | Growth | Defense Tech, Healthtech, Proptech, AI | New fund, Jul 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Summit Peak | Fund manager | Fort Worth, TX | Defense Tech, AI, SaaS | New fund, Sep 2026 | $175M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock | |
| Audere | VC firm | Austin, TX | Growth | Defense Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Robotics | New fund, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Balerion Space Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Defense Tech, Space, Industrial Tech, Mobility | New fund, Oct 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
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How these 20 break down
By metro area
| Metro area | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 10 | 50% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 7 | 35% |
| Houston | 3 | 15% |
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 10 | 50% |
| Dallas | 5 | 25% |
| Sugar Land | 2 | 10% |
| Fort Worth | 2 | 10% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 5 | 25% |
| Seed | 11 | 55% |
| Growth | 3 | 15% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 19 | 95% |
| Fund manager | 1 | 5% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 20 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 20 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states defense tech as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in Texas.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 20 rows: stage 15, sector 20, fund size 18, website 20. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 20 rows, firm email on 6, LinkedIn page on 9, check size on 2.
- Corrections
- Email [email protected] or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many defense tech investors in Texas are there?
We list 20 as of November 2026. 14 of the 20 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Austin (10), Dallas (5) and Sugar Land (2).
Which defense tech investors in Texas raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
11 of the 20 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Audere (Oct 2026), Saga Ventures (Oct 2026) and Balerion Space Ventures (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of defense tech investors in Texas?
The median fund size on file for this list is $92M, across the 18 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 2 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact defense tech investors in Texas?
The paid file holds 91 named decision-makers across 20 of these 20 and a firm email for 6. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on defense tech investors in Texas come from?
All 20 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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