Firestorm Labs, a San Diego-based defense technology company, has raised $82 million in Series B funding, bringing total capital raised to $153 million. The round was led by Washington Harbour Partners with participation from NEA, Ondas, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Geodesic, Motley Fool Ventures, and others.
Firestorm’s core product is xCell, a containerized manufacturing platform that enables the rapid production of combat-ready unmanned systems and parts directly at the tactical edge, reducing dependence on centralized supply chains vulnerable to disruption during conflict. The platform leverages industrial-grade 3D printing technology through a strategic partnership with HP and is designed as an open ecosystem, enabling production of systems designed by partner companies. Following successful demonstrations for the U.S. Air Force and Army, Firestorm is now transitioning to scaled production and expanded fielding across operational theaters, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific where contested logistics challenges are most acute.
The funding comes as the Department of War has designated Contested Logistics Technologies as one of six Critical Technology Areas for investment, with the department’s additive manufacturing budget surging 83% year-over-year. Firestorm has quadrupled its team from 40 to more than 160 employees in the past twelve months and will use the Series B proceeds to continue expanding its workforce alongside accelerating xCell production and fielding.
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“The hard truth is that current supply chains are too fragile for high-stakes environments, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Our Series B accelerates our move into scaled production, ensuring we solve the problem of contested logistics directly at the tactical edge. We aren’t following the industry; we are leading it by moving the factory to the front lines.”
Dan Magy, CEO, Firestorm Labs
“Industrial capacity is no longer a background condition — it’s a frontline requirement for national security. The ability to produce, adapt, and sustain systems at speed and scale will define outcomes in future conflict. We’re excited to lead Firestorm’s Series B and back a company building a new model for manufacturing that replaces centralized supply chains with deployable, containerized units that can operate at the edge.”
Mina Faltas, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Washington Harbour Partners
“Equipping the warfighter with mission-critical capabilities when they’re needed most is central to Firestorm Labs’ mission. We’re pleased to support Firestorm Labs through our strategic investment as they scale and expand fielding.”
Chris Moran, Vice President and General Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures
