NightDragon, a dedicated investment and advisory firm, announced a new strategic partnership with Capital Factory, the most active investor in Texas and the “center of gravity” for dual-use innovation in the U.S. This collaboration supports NightDragon’s evolving strategy, which increasingly recognizes the critical role that defense and dual-use technologies play in addressing today’s most pressing national security challenges.
As global geopolitical dynamics grow complex and the need for robust defense capabilities becomes increasingly urgent, both firms recognize the critical importance of dual-use innovation in addressing emerging threats. This collaboration builds on their shared legacy of empowering founders and innovators who are shaping the future of global security, as well as a mutual mission to secure our world for tomorrow for the U.S. and its allies.
“Defense technology is no longer just a government imperative – it’s a strategic national asset, and it must be cultivated with the same urgency and innovation as commercial tech,” said Dave DeWalt, Founder and CEO of NightDragon. “By partnering with Capital Factory, we’re accelerating our ability to support the companies at the forefront of this effort, as well as grow our portfolio companies who focus in this sector.”
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Together, the two firms provide a full-lifecycle support model of capital, expertise, and market access – designed to empower mission-driven cybersecurity and national security startups at every stage of their journey. From early-stage commercialization to growth-stage scale and exit, this partnership ensures founders have the backing they need to build and lead the next generation of national security leaders.
With its thousands of connections to entrepreneurs, investors, and defense‑innovation partners, Capital Factory enables NightDragon with deep insights into the dual‑use ecosystem, helping to surface emerging leaders and uncover opportunities earlier in the innovation cycle. As companies mature, NightDragon will apply growth capital and hands-on support through its NightScale platform — which helps founders expand their go-to-market, scale operations, and positions them for long-term success.
The partnership also enhances support for NightDragon’s existing portfolio companies by providing them access to Capital Factory’s extensive defense and national security network – including relationships with defense primes and national security accelerators like the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), etc. This network will help accelerate portfolio companies’ paths to achieving programs of record and broader government adoption, domestically and internationally.
“At Capital Factory, we measure success by the number of introductions we make between entrepreneurs and the investors, customers, and talent they need to grow,” said Joshua Baer, Founder and CEO of Capital Factory. “NightDragon shares our passion and brings unmatched expertise in scaling mission-critical technologies. Together, we’re helping founders navigate challenges that are unique to working with the federal government and national security partners.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire