What is Epirus?
Epirus is at the forefront of developing advanced directed energy systems. Their technology focuses on solid-state, software-defined solutions designed to provide unprecedented counter-electronics capabilities and optimize power efficiency. The company's commitment to innovation positions it as a key player in redefining power management for both defense applications and commercial markets, aiming to deliver next-generation capabilities.
How much funding has Epirus raised?
Epirus has raised a total of $537M across 4 funding rounds:
Series A
$17M
Series B
$70M
Series C
$200M
Series D
$250M
Series A (2019): $17M with participation from 8VC
Series B (2020): $70M led by Piedmont Capital Investments, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., The 8VC, Fathom Capital, Bedrock Capital Associates LLC, and Greenspring Associates
Series C (2022): $200M supported by Bedrock, T. Rowe Price Associates, 8VC, Broom Ventures, and Epiq Capital Group
Series D (2025): $250M featuring Gaingels, Washington Harbour Partners, 8VC, and General Dynamics Land Systems
Key Investors in Epirus
8VC
8VC is a leading technology investment firm, investing in visionary teams and backing industry-transforming companies. The partners have a proven track-record as founders, engineers, and operators of successful companies including Palantir, Addepar, Affinity and OpenGov, amongst others. 8VC was founded in 2012 and manages $3.6 billion in committed capital. The firm invests primarily in smart enterprise platforms across industries including financial services, healthcare, logistics, Bio-IT, and others.
Gaingels
Gaingels is the leading investment syndicate in support of and representing the LGBTQ community and allies in the venture capital space. With over $380,000,000 deployed into a portfolio of over 600 companies since 2014, Gaingels is also the co-founder of Mathison.io and provides an internal at-cost diverse board member/observer recruitment advisory for the company's portfolio companies. Gaingels invests in companies with LGBT founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in other high-growth companies resolved on building more inclusive teams.
Washington Harbour Partners
Washington Harbour Partners is a U.S.-based private investment firm that focuses on growth and control investments in cybersecurity, enterprise technology, and government technology companies. The firm provides flexible capital combined with operational expertise to help scale mission-critical, non-cyclical businesses.
What's next for Epirus?
With the infusion of $250M in its latest funding round, Epirus is poised for accelerated development and market expansion. The 'major strategic investment' context suggests a focus on scaling operations, enhancing research and development for its directed energy systems, and potentially forging new partnerships within the defense and technology industries. This substantial backing will likely enable Epirus to further solidify its position as a leader in solid-state power solutions and bring its advanced technologies to a broader market.
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