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03 Jun 2026, 18:44 UTC · 2h ago
Ross Fubini wrote Anduril's first check. Here's what he's looking for in defense tech.
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03 Jun 2026, 18:44 UTC · 2h ago
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The U.S. government is proposing a 40% increase in the defense budget. — A massive increase in government spending directly boosts revenue for defense contractors and creates a strong tailwind for the entire sector.
+0.80Defense tech companies Anduril and Mach Industries have recently doubled and quadrupled their valuations, respectively. — Rapid valuation growth in these key players signals strong investor appetite and validates the current defense tech investment thesis.
+0.50Many new defense startups are expected to fail during the transition from prototype contracts to full production deals. — This highlights a systemic risk (the 'Valley of Death') that could lead to high failure rates for early-stage venture investments in the sector.
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