New North Ventures

🚀 Exciting Developments in National Security and Innovation! 🚀 In our latest newsletter, we're thrilled to share some remarkable updates: 🌌 HawkEye 360 has joined the US Space Force’s prestigious Commercial Integration Cell (CIC), affirming its essential role in advancing Space Domain Awareness and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Congratulations to the Hawkeye 360 team on this milestone achievement! 💡 Amazon’s AI Chip Strategy is another highlight, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) set to launch its next-gen AI chip, Trainium 2, providing an alternative to Nvidia’s dominance in AI processors. 📢 We also spotlight key investments from Upwind Security, Orb Aerospace, and Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering Inc. – all pioneers driving change in cybersecurity, aviation, and marine restoration. Their work reinforces our belief in innovation as the cornerstone of a safer, more resilient future. Read the full newsletter for more insights! 🔗 #NationalSecurity #Innovation #SpaceTech #AI #VentureCapital #NewNorthVentures Jeremy Hitchcock Stephanie Usry Bellistri Jessica Nelson Rick Waddell Kevin Higgins Susan Still Kilrain

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor the courage and commitment of the women and men who have served our country to safeguard our freedom. At New North Ventures, we are deeply grateful for their dedication and sacrifice, which inspires our commitment to investing in technologies that enhance national security and resilience. 🇺🇸 A special shout out to the veterans on our team Rick Waddell, Susan Still Kilrain and Marc Wolf, and the founders in our portfolio - Steve J. Chang with Headlamp, Matt Cox at Beacon AI, Paul Lwin at HavocAI, Chris Ricks at StarCube, and John Serafini with HawkEye 360. To all veterans—thank you for your service and for the legacy you uphold! #VeteransDay

It's been a busy month since New North Ventures was selected as part of the first cohort of the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative launched by Office of Strategic Capital and U.S. Small Business Administration! We're excited by the level of collaboration already ongoing across our cohort and grateful for all who have reached out with congratulations and offers of support. The SBICCT funding will further accelerate our mission to invest in dual-use critical technologies for national security and increase connectivity with key national security leaders and innovators. We would not be here without an amazing team! Jeremy Hitchcock Jessica Nelson Stephanie Usry Bellistri Don Dodge Rob May Susan Still Kilrain Rick Waddell Kevin Higgins Marc Wolf Sean McQuade Alexander Ganz Harrison Spalthoff Stan Baumgartner Suzanne Kelly #criticaltech #dualuse #nationalsecurity #innovation

Congrats to HawkEye 360! We're excited to see the US Space Force expand its Commercial Integration Cell (CIC), bringing in new mission areas like Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and ISR. HawkEye 360’s addition highlights the power of commercial remote sensing in bolstering US and allied space capabilities. With its RF-based analytics, HawkEye 360 is set to deliver real-time intelligence, enhancing operational agility and security. The Space Force's commitment to working with commercial innovators validates the dual-use tech model—great for national security, and a huge win for investors.

This Week's Securing Our Future is out! 🎙️ Securing Our Future Podcast: In this week’s episode, our own Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with journalist Tim Mak, a seasoned national security reporter and former US Army medic. Now based in Ukraine, Tim offers a firsthand view of the complex realities on the ground. From his reporting in The Atlantic to his acclaimed book Misfire, Tim's work consistently challenges perspectives and uncovers the human side of major global events. Tune in on your favorite platform to catch this powerful conversation! 🛠️Latest Fundings: Phylax Systems: Secured $4.5M pre-seed funding to build an open-source protocol for hack prevention. CEO Odysseas Lamtzidis is leading this pioneering effort in cybersecurity. MetOx International: Raised $40M in Series B funding for superconducting wire technology designed to enable electricity transmission without energy loss. CEO Arthur Vos IV is pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency. BETA TECHNOLOGIES: This electric aerospace trailblazer closed $318M in Series C funding. Under CEO Kyle Clark’s leadership, Beta is transforming the future of transportation. Stay tuned for more insights into how these companies are shaping the future. Read the full newsletter for a deep dive! #Innovation #NationalSecurity #StartupFunding #TechForGood #FutureOfWarfare #SecuringOurFuture #Podcast Jeremy Hitchcock Stephanie Usry Bellistri Jessica Nelson Susan Still Kilrain Rick Waddell Kevin Higgins

At first glance, you might think these are a group of HavocAI vessels autonomously searching an area. You'd be correct. However, it's also: -a search and rescue mission -a shipping lane infrastructure mapping -ecological monitoring -waterway remediation The list of use cases goes on. At HavocAI, we're innovating across ALL maritime activities! #multiuse #autonomy #maritime #HavocAI #USVs

New North Ventures welcomes Alexander Ganz to the team as our new SkillBridge fellow. Alex is a graduate of United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Army Officer for the past ten years both as an Engineer and a Special Forces Officer, Green Beret. We're excited to incorporate Alex's knowledge and skills in defense technology and data analytics.  Shoutout to Headlamp for connecting us with Alex!

✨ The latest Securing Our Future newsletter is out! This week, we spotlight how tech innovation is reshaping security across industries—from real-time deepfake detection to autonomous logistics networks. Here’s what’s making waves: 🔹 Reality Defender x Proof In partnership with Proof, Reality Defender integrates its award-winning deepfake detection into Proof’s Verify platform, creating advanced identity-secured transactions that combat sophisticated fraud. 🔹 HawkEye 360 With new milestones, HawkEye 360’s Cluster 9 and 10 satellites enhance RF monitoring globally, delivering unparalleled situational insights to defense and commercial sectors. 🔹 Autonomous Military Logistics Led by Brig. Gen. Shane Upton, the Army is pioneering autonomous systems, including unmanned watercraft and drones, to sustain supply chains even in contested zones. 🛡️ Policy Spotlight The White House enacts a rule limiting U.S. investment in Chinese AI, quantum, and semiconductor fields, addressing national security risks. The move reflects a firm stance on safeguarding American tech interests. Funding Updates: Tidal Cyber: Venture-backed for its threat-informed defense platform. ThreatMate: New funding supports cybersecurity for mid-sized companies. Elpha Secure: $5M raised for real-time cyber risk analysis. Click below for more! #SecurityInnovation #AI #DefenseTech Jeremy Hitchcock Susan Still Kilrain Rick Waddell Kevin Higgins Stephanie Usry Bellistri Jessica Nelson

Venture capitalists may overlook 'Commodities' as an exciting area, but Ed Conway's 'Material World' challenges that notion. Exploring the impact of sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium on our economy is crucial in today's geopolitical landscape. 1. Reflecting on this, the concept of a circular economy, championed by Winston "Wole" Soboyejo, is key to realizing our 21st-century dreams. Phoenix Tailings is one company driving this transformation. 2. Oil and gas have significantly shaped our world, often leading to conflicts. StarCube is paving the way for a diversified energy mix, enhancing energy independence and reducing reliance on oil-centric dynamics. 3. Hubble Network's innovations in low-power M2M sensors, powered by lithium, are revolutionizing communication infrastructure globally. 4. Efabless Corporation democratization of chip design is empowering individuals to create hardware solutions efficiently, utilizing sand (silicon) and lithium (batteries). This shift towards purpose-built AI models, like those at the edge, signifies a new wave in technology evolution. Exploring these insights from 'Material World' can offer a fresh perspective on the intersection of commodities, technology, and global dynamics. #Commodities #CircularEconomy #GlobalInnovation