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Washington, D.C.-based defense startup Covenant has been testing its Anthem missile for the past 12 months. [Photo: Covenant]
Defense Startup Covenant Exits Stealth With Grand Prairie Missile Factory and $250M Raise
by Lauren Lawley Head | Sep 9, 2026
The Washington, D.C.-based company is ramping production of its Anthem long-range cruise missile in North Texas. Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, 8VC, Aleph and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 11, 2026
The company's TAP platform helps employers and educators build and verify hands-on technical skills through immersive, simulation-based training, available in virtual reality, mobile, or any web browser.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Nov 7, 2023
At Venture Dallas 2023, venture capitalists and defense department minds said evolving technologies are creating new opportunities in the defense tech sector for well-financed startups.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 16, 2023
The NFL and NBA icons—Clark Hunt and Dirk Nowitzki—will kick off and wrap up discussions on innovation and investment. They add to an "impressive speaker lineup" including Nextdoor Co-Founder Nirav Tolia and other trailblazing speakers. Here's the full roster.
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Bestow Inc. Raises $15M in Series A Funding Round
by Lance Murray | May 22, 2018
Bestow's platform gives consumers the ability to quickly learn their insurance options, apply for, and buy coverage without a medical exam.
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