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Aventra Defense Systems Raises $17.5M From Konvoy

Aventra Defense Systems raises $17.5M in a strategic investment from Konvoy.

By Traded Media1 min read
Aventra Defense Systems Raises $17.5M From Konvoy
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Aventra Defense Systems raises $17.5M Strategic investment led by Konvoy.

Other participants in this funding round include Lavrock Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Sands Capital, Langford Industries, and Western Alliance Bank.

Aventra Defense Systems develops autonomous stratospheric and ultra-long-range ISR and precision effects platforms. The company is led by CEO Michael Weigand.

Company Aventra Defense Systems
Round Strategic investment
Amount $17.5M
Lead Investor Konvoy
Investors Lavrock Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Sands Capital, Langford Industries, Western Alliance Bank
Founders Michael Weigand (Co-founder, CEO), Brian Retherford, Jessup Meng
Sectors Defense technology

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