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Furientis raises $25M from Benchmark for missile interceptors
Original: Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/furi
Defense startup Furientis has raised $25 million from venture firm Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors. The funding signals growing investor interest in affordable air-defense technology, as demand for cost-effective systems to counter drones and missiles rises amid ongoing conflicts. Benchmark's backing of a hardware defense company is drawing attention in both venture capital and defense circles.
Why now: A top venture firm backing a low-cost missile interceptor startup highlights the surge of interest in defense tech investment.
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- Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/06/furientis-lands-25m-from-benchmark-to-mass-produce-low-cost-missile-interceptors/ # Technology # Defense # VentureCapital · techcrunch@robot.villas · 3
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