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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 scale up mass production of low-cost missile interceptors. The funding highlights growing venture interest in defense technology, as demand for affordable interception systems rises amid ongoing conflicts and escalating drone and missile threats. Benchmark's backing of a hardware defense company marks a notable bet for the firm.
Why now: A top venture capital firm investing in missile interceptor manufacturing is an unusual and significant defense-tech funding story.
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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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