Radian Forge has closed a $2.5 million Series Seed Preferred financing round led by Veteran Ventures Capital to expand its large-format wire arc additive manufacturing capacity for U.S. naval, maritime and defense customers.
Radian Forge expansion and funding details
The financing was provided through Veteran Ventures Capital’s Fund II, with additional participation from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and existing Radian Forge investors. Joshua Weed, General Partner at Veteran Ventures Capital, who led the investment and is set to join Radian Forge’s Board of Directors, said: “The United States cannot sustain naval power or rebuild its fleets without a responsive manufacturing base capable of producing critical components at the speed of the mission.”
Jeff Yeager, Chief Executive Officer at Radian Forge, framed the funding as a way to accelerate delivery timelines: “America has spent decades accepting manufacturing timelines that no longer match the urgency of the mission. We don’t accept them. Radian Forge is building the capacity to put critical components into the hands of our customers in weeks, not months. This investment allows us to move faster and scale that capability.” He added: “Veteran Ventures understands that this isn’t just a manufacturing problem—it’s a readiness problem—and that’s exactly the kind of partner we want beside us.”
Investor focus and strategic context
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in dual-use national security technologies, with a focus on businesses led by military veterans. Its portfolio spans defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity and related technologies.
Local investment and job creation
The seed round follows Radian Forge’s February 2026 plan to invest $10.5 million to expand its Portsmouth, Virginia operations. That project is expected to create 53 jobs and has received approval for a $265,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund.
