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Defense startups with Ukrainian founders

Teams building autonomous systems, counter-drone technology, geospatial intelligence, and other defense capabilities.

8 companies. Companies appear here when their public product and sector evidence includes defense technology; Ukraine connection and momentum are verified separately.

Companies

UFORCE

UFORCE is a Ukrainian-founded, London-headquartered defense company that raised a $50 million seed round at a valuation above $1 billion in 2026.

Defense · Autonomous systems · Seed · No public openings

Swarmer

Swarmer is a Ukrainian-born drone-autonomy company whose software has supported more than 100,000 combat missions. It listed on Nasdaq in March 2026, raising $17.3 million gross.

Defense · Drone swarms · Public · Nasdaq: SWMR · Hiring

Farsight Vision

Farsight Vision is a Ukrainian-Estonian defense startup whose mapping and navigation software is used by more than 100 Ukrainian units. It raised a €7.2 million seed round in 2026.

Defense · Geospatial intelligence · Seed · Hiring

The Fourth Law is a Ukrainian defense startup building NATO-codified autonomous guidance systems used by more than 50 Ukrainian security and defense units and integrated by more than 20 drone manufacturers.

Defense · Autonomous targeting · Strategic round · Hiring

Frontline Robotics

Frontline Robotics is a Ukrainian defense company whose NATO-codified systems are used by more than 60 units. It formed a German production venture with Quantum Systems in 2026.

Defense · Robotic systems · Seed · Hiring

9 Mothers

9 Mothers is an Austin counter-drone startup with $1.6 million in reported sales and U.S. defense delivery experience. Co-founder Roman Khomenko has documented roots in Ukraine.

Defense · Counter-UAS · Venture · amount undisclosed · Hiring

TENCORE

TENCORE is a Ukrainian defense company manufacturing the TerMIT ground robot. It raised $3.74 million in 2025 and formed a German production venture with Quantum Systems.

Defense · Ground robotics · Seed · Hiring

NORDA Dynamics

NORDA Dynamics is a Lviv defense startup building autonomous drone navigation for electronic-warfare conditions. It raised a $1 million seed round led by Swedish investors in 2025.

Defense · Autonomous navigation · Seed · Hiring

Updated August 8, 2026. Methodology · Data