01Founders
What to expect
Capital, paid pilots with industry partners, and a global network to scale.
02Criteria
What we look for
- 01
Dual-use
Speed from commercial adoption, defensibility from defense.
- 02
Stage
Pre-seed to seed. We ask where you are on technology readiness (TRL).
- 03
Team
Founders with technical depth and domain access.
03Valley of death
From prototype to fielded product
Many startups stall in this gap. ADIV bridges it with capital, industry pilots and the partners' network.
- 01
POC
Proof of concept
- 02
Pilot
Trial with a user
- 03
Purchase order
First paid contract
- 04
Program of record
Funded, recurring line
Where ADIV can help
04Prepare
What we'll ask you
Asking these questions implies no commitment.
The round
Size, use of funds tied to milestones, runway and the next-round plan.
Team and history
Who you are, how the company started and who owns what.
Cap table
Option pool, existing investors and the post-round structure.
Market and competition
Who buys, who else is building it and why you win.
Product and IP
IP ownership, use of AI/SI, security and third-party dependencies.
Sales path
The decision-maker, the sales cycle and vendor registration or approvals.
Defense add-ons
Export classification
How your product and technical data are classified, as you understand it today.
IP and government funding
Any grants, government contracts or other funding that affect who owns or controls the IP.
Security posture
How you protect your systems, data and people, and any clearance needs on the customer path.
05Get in touch
Talk to us early
For deep tech, dual use, aerospace and defense founders.
Send a short note on what you're building and, if you have one, a deck link.