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Chariot Defense

Chariot Defense is creating advanced hardware and software systems to tackle the main issue faced by the military: effectively managing and utilizing energy to generate power in modern warfare.

www.chariotdefense.com South San Francisco, United States 11-50 employees
Total raised
$8.0M
Rounds
1
Latest
Seed
Jul 2025

Chariot Defense is creating advanced hardware and software systems to tackle the main issue faced by the military: effectively managing and utilizing energy to generate power in modern warfare.

Chariot Defense has raised $8.0M across 1 round. Its most recent round was a Seed of $8.0M in Jul 2025. Full funding history, investors, and team are detailed below.

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Jul 16, 2025
Seed
$8.0M

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