Vannevar Labs

Overview

Builds AI software for defense operators, supporting targeting, planning, border security, narcotics interdiction, criminal network disruption, and Indo-Pacific deterrence missions.

Part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem

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Timeline

1. Jul 2025Funding Roundtechcrunch.com ↗

   Series C; intelligence + counter-disinformation tools for DoD.