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Congratulations to Radiant! What a remarkable time for the team as they celebrate the successful completion of the passive cooldown demonstration for the Kaleidos microreactor. This achievement marks a pivotal step toward delivering the world’s first factory-constructed microreactors to market, and we couldn’t be more proud to support them. “Consider recent disaster situations like Hurricanes Helene and Milton – if rapid and portable nuclear was available, powered relief could be CO2 free, carcinogen fume free, and avoid moving thousands of gallons of fuel every day. The recovery effort logistics can instead prioritize people with supplies and medical personnel,” - Doug Bernauer, CEO and co-founder of Radiant. We're looking forward to Radiant's continued progress as they prepare for testing at the Idaho National Laboratory in 2026, marking the first new reactor design to operate in 50 years!

Exciting times at Firestorm! We’re thrilled to see the incredible advancements they’re making in defense technology. Their recent participation in the T-REX 24-2 event showcased the impressive capabilities of the Tempest drones, executing autonomous missions with remarkable precision and minimal human intervention. The coordinated flight of two Tempest drones—one for ISR and the other for loitering munition missions—marks a significant milestone for the team. We can’t wait to see what they’ll showcase at JIFX this November at Camp Roberts. Keep pushing the boundaries!

At HavocAI, we're thrilled to announce the closing of our Seed Funding Round. This comes at a critical time amidst war in Europe, conflict in the Middle East, and rising tensions in the Pacific. Initiatives such as Replicator and the CNO's Project 33 unveiled earlier this week, send a clear message to the industry that autonomous systems will play a pivotal role in the next great conflict. HavocAI stands ready to answer the call by making maritime autonomy truly scalable, enabling a single operator to supervise thousands of autonomous systems anywhere on the globe. Countless thanks to our incredible investors led by Scout Ventures, co-led by Trousdale Ventures and supported by Outlander VC, The Veteran Fund, Decisive Point, BVVC, New North Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. We're grateful for your partnership and trust. To read more details about this exciting announcement, click here: https://lnkd.in/eX_TuneX. #maritimeautonomy #HavocAI #seedfunding #Project33

We're excited to share that Red Cat Holdings (Nasdaq: RCAT) has secured $1.6 million in contracts following the acquisition of our portfolio company, FlightWave Aerospace (Fund I)! This funding will be used towards FlightWave's Edge 130 Blue drones, a UAS approved military-grade tricopter to the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). The contract was secured through Darley, a prominent distributor of equipment and technology for first responders and the military, and coordinated for procurement by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on behalf of CBP. Since its acquisition in September 2024, FlightWave has been integrated into Red Cat’s suite of low-cost, portable unmanned reconnaissance and precision strike systems. Additionally, FlightWave’s recent $1.9 million TACFI award will further enhance the capabilities of the Edge 130 Blue. Exciting times ahead for FlightWave and Red Cat! 

Last week, Partner Ryan Benitez moderated an insightful panel discussion at the Resilience Conference. Benitez facilitated the conversation “Innovate, Accelerate, Build: Working with Early Stage Startups,” featuring speakers from the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub, Starburst, and Scalewolf. This session provided invaluable guidance for startups seeking defense-specific funding, navigating regulatory complexities, and establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders and government agencies.

Earlier this month, Decisive Point Ventures Fund II made a follow-on investment in HavocAI’s seed round. We’re thrilled to share that HavocAI, a leader in autonomous uncrewed surface vessel technology, successfully closed its $11 million seed round late last week! The round was led by Scout Ventures and co-led by Trousdale Ventures, with participation from Outlander VC, The Veteran Fund, BVVC, Alumni Ventures, and New North Ventures. This strategic investment will support HavocAI's mission to deploy ultra low-cost autonomous surface vessels at an unprecedented scale in both defense and commercial markets. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eF5XxnKM

Congrats to our portfolio company, FlightWave Aerospace, for securing a $1.9 million award through the U.S. Air Force's Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program! This funding comes on the heels of FlightWave's recent acquisition by Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) and will be used to enhance the Edge 130 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) system, now part of Red Cat's suite of affordable, portable unmanned reconnaissance and precision strike systems. The TACFI program, a component of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative, aims to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of innovative technologies for national security. This award highlights FlightWave's ongoing leadership in developing UAS technologies tailored to the specific needs of military and government operations. Read the full press release HERE: https://lnkd.in/eetRrA7v

We are excited to welcome Alex Stein as our DoD Skillbridge fellow! A U.S. Army Special Forces officer with 12 years of service, Alex joins Decisive Point from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC), where he managed requirements and programs oversight for all ground Special Operations Forces. Previously, Alex served in 1st Special Forces Group, and 2nd Infantry Division. Alex hails from Mountain View CA, and enjoys mountaineering and backcountry skiing.

Real test flight. Not cartooned marketing material. This is what I prefer. Keep an eye on this team - absolutely crushing it. Firehawk Aerospace Decisive Point #InvestedintheMission #InnovationWarfare

LAST CALL due Sep 15th: The NSIN Propel Maritime Digital Defense Accelerator is accepting applications from top cyber startups with emerging technology to protect and strengthen US Navy platforms and our nation's critical infrastructure. Apply at NSIN.MIL: https://lnkd.in/g-uxFDYa ➡ Iterate with DoD experts on deployment of your emerging tech ➡ Expand your network with industry and investors in the national security innovation base ➡ Learn to scale your technology within the DoD ➡ Test and validate your technology with U.S. Navy and DoD stakeholders Partners: NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) NavalX Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge (MATB) Commander, Naval Information Forces 757 Accelerate #NSINPropel #GoNavy #cybersecurity