Smash Capital

“Allen Control Systems: $200M at $2.2B for counter-drone robotics. Top-tier funds like Smash Capital and Accel are writing large checks here.”

“Defense Tech and Cyber Warfare Are Becoming Mainstream VC Bets. Two significant rounds — Allen Control Systems ($200M at $2.2B for counter-drone robotics) and Twenty ($100M at $1B for offensive cyber operations) — illustrate that hard-tech defense is no longer niche. Top-tier funds like Smash Capital and Accel are writing large checks here.”

“Allen Control Systems...develops autonomous precision weapons, received a $200 million Series B led by Smash Capital at a $2.2 billion valuation.”

“Kevin Mayer studied mechanical engineering at MIT and spent time working on battlefield radar systems and signal processors. Now he's getting back to those roots.”

“Allen Control Systems' $200M Series B at a $2.2B valuation, led by Smash Capital.”

“Smash also has hired David Urban, a Trump campaign advisor and K Street vet, as an operating partner.”

“Mayer formed Smash with other Disney vets and former investors from Insight Partners (including Paul Szurek, who sourced the ACS deal).”

“It raised $837 million for its debut fund and then another $840 million for a series of SPVs that allowed it to write larger checks.”

“Smash also has hired David Urban, a Trump campaign advisor and K Street vet, as an operating partner.”