Sigma Software Labs is set to participate in Tectonic Defense Summit 2025, a premier gathering of military, government, and industry leaders focused on defense technology advancements, global security challenges, and strategic investments shaping the future of warfare. This year’s summit will feature key participants from the US Navy, Global Taiwan Institute, Skydio, Palantir, Anduril, and more – bringing together the critical voices driving innovation in defense.
As the corporate VC fund of Sigma Software, we are committed to supporting defense startups. Among the dedicated initiatives – Defence Builder Accelerator, where we stepped in as a co-founder back in 2024. Its program focuses on connecting defense startups with global investors and military stakeholders, ensuring that battlefield-proven innovations align with real-time defense needs and scale effectively.
Investments in Defense Tech
The defense technology sector is experiencing rapid growth as governments and investors recognize its critical role in modern security. Increased funding from Ukraine, EU, and USA reflects a global commitment to strengthening defense capabilities and accelerating technological advancements.
Europe is increasing defense spending, with the EU committing over $5.2 billion in VC funding, +30% growth in two years, and NATO backing over $1 billion in deep tech investments to strengthen military technology and security readiness according to dealroom. In the United States, over the past three years, the Defense Department’s budget has increased from $700 billion to $850 billion, U.S. Department of Defense publishes on its pages.
Meet us at Tectonic Defense Summit 2025
Ukraine has emerged as a proving ground for next-generation defense technologies, demonstrating how rapid adaptation, autonomous systems, and scalable innovations reshape modern warfare.
Meet us at the panel discussion “Learning from Ukraine”:
- March 11, 2025
- 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM
- South Congress Hotel, 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Featuring insights from venture capitalists, military strategists, and policy experts on battlefield-driven innovations and global security challenges:
- Jake Chapman – Managing Director, Marque Ventures
- Col. Quinn Wofford – Former US Embassy Defense Attaché, US Embassy Kyiv
- Victoria Krikorian – Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations, CNO
Representing Sigma Software Labs, Daria Yaniieva, Investment Director, serving also as a Board Member at Defence Builder, will share insights on scaling battlefield-proven innovations, enabling defense startups to expand globally, and bridging military needs with technological solutions.
Interested in investing in defense technology, forming strategic partnerships, or exploring Ukraine’s defense tech ecosystem? Let’s meet in Austin.
Schedule a meeting with us at: join@labs.sigma.software
Looking forward to seeing you at Tectonic Defense Summit 2025.
