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Defense & National Security Investor Panel: The New Dual-Use Landscape

Defense Investor Panel: How VCs Are Navigating the New Dual-Use Landscape

Date
Dec 10, 2025
Time
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Address
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Four leading national security investors will join us for a candid discussion on the state of defense and dual-use capital. The conversation will cover shifts in DoW acquisition, the impact of policy changes, how firms are evaluating early-stage teams, and what metrics will matter for pre-seed and seed founders in 2026.
What You'll Learn:
  • What’s changing in the defense VC landscape
  • How shifts in Defense acquisition will shape deal flow
  • What metrics actually matter at pre-seed and seed

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Speakers

Travis

Travis Bales

Managing Director @ Booz Allen Ventures

Dan

Dan Madden

Investor @ Squadra Ventures

Emily

Emily McMahan

Partner @ Academy Investor Network

Josh

Josh Weed

Investor @ Veteran Ventures

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