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E415: Why Every VC Is Suddenly Investing in Defense
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- Aug 12, 2026
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Summary
For years, defense investing was considered off limits for most venture capital firms. Today, billions of dollars are flowing into defense startups as AI, drones, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, and national security become some of the biggest investment themes of the decade. David sits down with Jake Chapman, Managing Director at Marque Ventures, to discuss why defense became mainstream, how government procurement is changing, why Anduril and SpaceX transformed venture investing, where the biggest opportunities still exist, and why the next generation of iconic venture-backed companies may be built around national security rather than consumer software.