👏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬, Milaina! 👏 Milaina was honored last month by being one of only 7 student-athletes selected by Leonid Capital Partners (@Leonid_CP) for their NIL Grant Program 🙌 Read more HERE ➡️ santaclarabroncos.com/news/2… #StampedeTogether

Join @Leonid_CP and the Rice Business Veterans Association on March 18 at the Ion for a networking happy hour focused on defense and space technology! Connect with professionals and explore opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Register now ➞ tinyurl.com/49nf23fp

Most banks run from early-stage defense contractors. @Leonid_CP runs toward them. Tune in today as James Parker joins #Austinpreneur, sponsored by Every, to share how Leonid turns contracts into liquidity. Catch the full conversation 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03RCkpv0

SOAA and @Leonid_CP's alignment forms a complementary alliance, linking the expertise of those who have served with the innovation of those shaping the next generation of defense capability. soaa.org/soaa-leonid-align

14 DAYS until we unite technologists, policymakers, investors, military, and industry leaders at our new HQ for the first time. We're hosting an action-oriented summit on the future of acquisition reform and American innovation. RSVP: fedsupernovadc.com/ 🧵👇

Pitches in the Gundo today.

Montana Tech, Maritime Autonomy, and Low-Cost FPVs. Daily Hard Tech Headlines (1/2): - Reveal Technology has raised a $30M Series B. The Bozeman, Montana-based startup develops defense and law enforcement technology for the tactical edge. The round was led by Ballistic Ventures and included additional investors such as @defyvc, Booz Allen Hamilton Ventures, @ShieldCapVC, @nextfrontiercap, and Madison Valley Partners. - @delian_ai has raised a $14M Series A. The European defense tech startup develops technology across electronic warfare, GPS-denied navigation, autonomy, edge computing, and more. The round was jointly led by Air Street Capital and Marathon Venture Capital, with additional backing from 201 Ventures, HCVC, Entropy Industrial Capital, and Nebular. - 4AG Robotics has raised a $40M CAD Series B. The robotics startup enables autonomous picking, trimming, and packing of mushrooms. Astranor and Cibus Capital led the round. - @Astranis Space Technologies has been selected as a prime for Phase I of the Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program, a multibillion-dollar effort to deploy small GEO comms satellites at speed. - @Leonid_CP has finalized a $1 million credit investment in BlackStar Orbital, a company developing autonomous technologies for in-orbit servicing and space logistics. - @Picogrid has secured a partnership with Echodyne, integrating their advanced radar technology for threat detection and more. - @ZeroEyesAI has partnered with Everbridge to enhance emergency response capabilities and improve situational awareness during firearm-related incidents. - Ramaco Resources, Inc. has been cleared to operate the Brook Mine in Wyoming. The site spans over 4,500 acres and contains coal-based material with notable rare earth concentrations, seen as important to defense and energy supply chains. - @SkildAI has launched. The Pittsburgh-based startup is developing an omni-bodied robotics foundation model designed to work across a wide range of robots and tasks. - Vatn Systems deployed a fleet of S6s from the Australian coastline during Talisman Sabre, executing autonomous swarm missions with SAIC using rapid setup, low signature, and no fixed infrastructure. - L3Harris Technologies is investing just under $500 million to expand its solid rocket motor facility in Camden, Arkansas. - Mythos AI, the maritime autonomy startup has completed 803 miles of autonomous navigation through the Houston Galveston Ship Channel, one of the most active waterways in North America, with an average speed of 21 knots. The system monitored more than 2,100 vessel targets during the mission. - EraDrive, founded by a team at Stanford University including Sumant Sharma (CEO), Justin Kruger (CTO), and Simone D'Amico (CSO), has secured a $1M NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration contract focused on space object recognition, classification, and tracking. - Lyten, a San Jose-based developer of lithium-sulfur battery technology, has raised $200 million to support its next phase of growth. As part of the expansion, Lyten is acquiring assets related to a battery energy storage product line previously operated in Stockholm, Sweden, and is bringing on key members of the former engineering team. - NEMO Industries has launched, focused on rebuilding the US steel supply chain by developing new plants and using AI for predictive maintenance, yield optimization, and stable output. - Alpine Eagle, the German C-UAS startup, is expanding to the United Kingdom. - @Waymo has partnered with Avis Budget Group to support its expansion into Dallas, Texas. Avis will handle the operational logistics of maintaining the Waymo fleet. - The Alliance for the American Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem has launched, bridging the gap between industry, government, and academia to push the industry forward. Founding parties include Ursa Major, Dyndrite, EOS, and nLIGHT, Inc. - Newport News, Virginia is investing $4M to transform PHF Airport into an Air Commerce Park aimed at advanced mobility and logistics. - Garrett Schabb has joined @RainmakerCorp as Head of Brand and Communications. Rainmaker develops cloud seeding technology. - Vector has launched the Vector Hammer, a US-built, low-cost FPV system engineered for the warfighter. Its advantage lies not just in features but in its ability to be produced at a scale that surpasses America’s current manufacturing output. - @CocoRobotics, the autonomous delivery startup, has landed a deal with White Castle for autonomous deliveries in Chicago.

@Leonid_CP has closed a $1MM credit investment in BlackStar Orbital, advancing autonomous in-orbit servicing. Proud to support their mission to build the logistics backbone of space.

Hadrian just raised $260M to open a massive new robotics-enabled facility in Arizona, building parts for drones, satellites, rockets, and more. A big step forward for reshoring U.S. defense manufacturing and scaling production where it counts.

James Parker, Founding Partner of Leonid Capital Partners, shares expert insights on how space startups can secure funding despite limited cash flow and intangible assets. Learn how to navigate financing challenges and attract private lending in the latest Commercial Space Transformers episode. Watch now: spacenews.com/james-parker-l…

The Black Hawk’s successor has landed. The U.S. Army has officially chosen Bell’s V-280 Valor, a tiltrotor aircraft that blends helicopter agility with fixed-wing speed. A defining moment for Army aviation. What do you think of this shift in Army aviation?

We’re excited to announce our new DC headquarters inside @StationDC_HQ. This partnership puts Leonid’s capital, team, and mission-first mindset at the heart of the District’s defense and dual-use innovation ecosystem. Proud to be on the ground. Ready to get to work.

In LA for Applied Tech: Gov BD & Strategies by @jpmorgan & @soeffects. On the Panel Brennan Lieu – Co-Founder and CEO, Hybron Rich Minford, Head of Business Development, @TurionSpace Mike Heath – Partner, Orrick Chris Lay – Founding Partner, @CapitalPLeonid

We’re proud to welcome @CapitalPLeonid new DC HQ inside STATION DC. This partnership brings capital, talent, and national security expertise closer to the people building what matters most—turning big ideas into real outcomes. Excited yet? We're only getting started.