Lockheed Martin Expands Venture Fund to $1 Billion

April 14, 2026
Lockheed Martin has increased its venture capital fund, Lockheed Martin Ventures, from $400 million to $1 billion, marking its largest expansion since the fund’s creation in 2007. The additional funding will support technologies such as AI, autonomy, and quantum computing for national security applications.

Lockheed Martin has increased the capacity of its venture capital arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, from $400 million to $1 billion, announced in a press release. The 250% increase represents the largest expansion since the fund’s launch in 2007.

The company said the funding will be used over time to support the development of technologies critical to national security, helping move innovations from research and development to deployment within the defense industrial base. Areas of focus include quantum computing, autonomy, artificial intelligence, directed energy, advanced materials, and microelectronics.

Since its founding, Lockheed Martin Ventures has invested more than $500 million in over 120 companies, with more than 60 becoming suppliers to the company. The fund plans to host its ninth annual Demo Day this August at Lockheed Martin’s headquarters, showcasing portfolio companies and emerging startups in aerospace and defense.

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