SXSW 2023
Investing in America: Why VCs Bet Big on Defense
Description:
What was once a controversial idea is now consensus: the U.S. is losing its competitive edge against China and Russia, and “business-as-usual” isn’t enough to stay ahead. Failure to adopt and integrate advanced technologies at all levels, and especially across defense forces, poses a grave risk to our national security. The stakes could not be higher. Mission-driven investors are stepping in to accelerate and scale the disruptive technologies being built by new, non-traditional defense technology companies. Their bets are paying off, delivering badly-needed technology to the warfighter and a healthy return on investment. This panel features top investors who are leading and participating in funding rounds for a new era of VC-backed defense technology companies.
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Takeaways
- Why are VCs backing defense technology companies, even when there is so much inertia at DOD?
- A handful of defense technology startups have become unicorns, what has made them so successful?
- Why should I found or invest in a defense technology company?
Speakers
- Kia Kokalitcheva, Reporter, Axios
- Trae' Stephens, Co Founder and Executive Chairman, Anduril Industries
- Josh Wolfe, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lux Capital
- David Ulevitch, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Organizer
Jenny Werwa, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs, Invariant
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