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Backswing Ventures
Orlando, United States
Backswing Ventures is an early‑stage venture fund focused on dual‑use and defense technology companies across the U.S. and Israel. They prioritize founders with strong execution capability, target businesses that are alr...
Portfolio
15+
Employees
3+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $0.0
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
AerospaceDefense Tech
Geographic scope
IsraelUnited States
Fund details
Funds
Fund I
Vintage 2020
Fund II
Vintage 2023
Fund III
Vintage 2025
Sources
Backswing Ventures
Backswing Ventures is an early‑stage venture fund focused on dual‑use and defense technology companies across the U.S. and Israel. They prioritize founders with strong execution capability, target businesses that are already profitable or on a clear path to profitability within 12‑18 months, and seek technologies that provide a competitive advantage and impact in the defense and security sectors.
Portfolio
15+
Employees
3+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $0.0
Funds
Fund I · Vintage 2020
Fund II · Vintage 2023
Fund III · Vintage 2025
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
AerospaceDefense Tech
Geographic scope
IsraelUnited States
Sources
Showing 13 of 13 matched portfolio companies
AIRIA is an Operational A.I. platform that analyzes existing data sources to provide real-time occupancy patterns and security insights for facility operators. By delivering 24/7, auditable data on space utilization, AIRIA enables organizations to optimize resources, enhance safety, and reduce energy costs by 10-40%.
ClearForce provides a real-time people risk analytics platform that utilizes machine learning to continuously evaluate human risk signals from multiple data sources. This technology helps organizations prevent workplace threats, fraud, and violence, thereby reducing the significant costs associated with these risks.
Funding: $8.3M
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Funding: $8.3M
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Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures hybrid rocket engines utilizing 3D-printed propellant to enhance combustion efficiency and reduce production costs. Their streamlined engine architecture allows for rapid customization and a significantly shorter development lifecycle, addressing the need for cost-effective and reliable propulsion systems in aerospace and defense applications.
Funding: $80.5M
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Funding: $80.5M
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Firestorm is developing modular unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that utilize a patent-pending, mission-adaptable platform and an open-system architecture to enable rapid deployment and integration. By reducing the total cost of ownership to one-fifth of traditional methods and manufacturing vehicles in hours instead of weeks, Firestorm addresses the inefficiencies and high costs associated with current UAS production.
Funding: $141.5M
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Funding: $141.5M
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Hextronics develops a portable battery swapping drone station that enhances drone operational efficiency by enabling rapid recharging and deployment in various industries, including security, agriculture, and construction. This technology addresses the challenge of limited flight time and operational downtime, facilitating continuous drone use for critical applications.
Funding: $2.0M
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Funding: $2.0M
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Locus Lock provides software-defined GNSS solutions that deliver secured, centimeter-level positioning data for commercial and military applications. Their technology addresses the need for reliable navigation in challenging environments by utilizing inertially-aided carrier-phase differential GNSS and advanced interference mitigation techniques.
This company provides secure, accessible, and sovereign data storage by utilizing space-based infrastructure located at the Earth-Moon L1 Lagrange Point. This unique positioning offers unmatched resilience and compliance by removing data from terrestrial vulnerabilities. They offer next-generation data infrastructure designed for high security and long-term data preservation.
Funding: $9.8M
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Funding: $9.8M
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Mend provides clinically validated nutrition formulas that support pre‑surgical preparation, post‑operative recovery, and everyday performance by delivering high‑bioavailability essential amino acids, protein blends, micronutrients, and targeted botanicals to preserve muscle mass, accelerate tissue repair, and reduce inflammation. The company also offers Upgraid, a remote‑care platform that lets clinicians prescribe, monitor, and personalize nutrition protocols, integrating adherence tracking into surgical and sports medicine workflows.
Funding: $2.6M
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Funding: $2.6M
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Raven Space Systems manufactures 3D-printed reentry capsules using patented Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) technology, which enables rapid production of aerospace-grade composite structures with minimized labor and waste. This approach addresses the high costs and long lead times associated with traditional composite manufacturing in the aerospace industry.
Funding: $2.0M
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Funding: $2.0M
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Vatn Systems develops affordable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that operate in cooperative swarms, utilizing advanced navigation software for effective performance in GPS-denied environments. These AUVs enable rapid deployment and execution of complex underwater missions while minimizing hardware costs through a modular design tailored to specific operational requirements.
Funding: $13.0M
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DYNE Ventures.
DYNE Ventures.
Funding: $13.0M
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The startup develops autonomous EOIR (Electro-Optical Infra-Red) drone detection systems that provide real-time tracking and identification of unmanned aircraft for airspace security. Its proprietary air scout software employs artificial intelligence and high-performance computer vision to enhance perimeter surveillance and protect critical infrastructure from malicious drone activity.
40+
5K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $5.3M
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Funding: $5.3M
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ZeroEyes utilizes AI-powered software to analyze security camera feeds for firearm detection, alerting authorities within seconds of identifying a weapon. This technology addresses the urgent need for rapid response to active shooter threats, enhancing safety in schools, businesses, and government facilities.
Funding: $79.3M
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Funding: $79.3M
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Zulu Pods develops self-contained, self-pressurized fluid delivery units that integrate the functions of a reservoir, pump, and nozzle. This technology is designed for primary and emergency/backup lubrication systems in critical mechanical applications. The company offers the ZPOD and the GUARDIAN Ecosystem to simplify fluid management and enhance system reliability.
Funding: $8.2M
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Funding: $8.2M
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