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America 2030 at Tectonic Defense Summit
America 2030 is attending the Tectonic Defense Summit in Austin on March 11–12, 2026, a conference focused on defense innovation, autonomy, military modernization, and the capital formation behind next-generation defense and security companies. The event agenda includes themes directly relevant to the fund’s mandate, including autonomy at sea, drone defense, missile and munitions scaling, Indo-Pacific strategy, and growth capital for emerging defense primes.
DoD’s “Arsenal of Freedom” Doctrine Catalyzes Growth for Defense Tech Investors
Secretary of War Hegseth’s “Rebuild the Arsenal of Freedom” speech underscores sweeping defense acquisition reforms that align tightly with America 2030 Fund’s investment in late-stage dual-use technology companies. Faster pathways to procurement, export expansion, and industrial base revitalization set the stage for outsized returns.
18 Uprounds, 1 Listing, over $7 billion of fresh capital: Why AMERICA 2030’s Strategy Is Delivering Results
In just over a quarter into 2025, AMERICA 2030 has witnessed a remarkable confirmation of its investment thesis: 18 companies in our deal pipeline have already raised follow-on rounds at higher valuations, and Kodiak Robotics just announced a public listing via SPAC. This rapid validation highlights that we are picking the right companies at the right time—positioned at the intersection of defense, energy, security, and AI—at attractive secondary prices before broader capital catches up.