North Vector Dynamics Closes Series A Exceeding USD $20 Million, One of Canada’s Largest Defence Technology Financings

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CM-70 is designed to provide effective modern air defence by neutralizing threats posed by the high-speed, highly maneuverable unmanned aerial systems (UAS) currently threatening western Allies and partners in Ukraine and the Gulf.The system is ITAR-free and based on an open architecture designed to easily integrate with existing layered air defence architectures.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe Series A funding will allow NVD to build out manufacturing and assembly, increase vertical integration, secure its supply chain, open new offices in the United States and Europe, and attract new talent.“Allied forces need affordable, producible air defence at scale, and they need it now,” said Dr. Paul Ziadé, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, North Vector Dynamics. “This round gives us the capital and the industrial reach to move from validation toward production volume and into Allied markets.”The development of CM-70 aligns with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and has been supported through early funding and ongoing testing support from Defence Research and Development Canada, a Department of National Defence (DND) agency.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.North Vector Dynamics was established in 2022 to develop next-generation technologies for air and missile defence. The company was co-founded by CEO Dr. Paul Ziadé and Chief Science Officer Dr. Craig Johansen, both former engineering professors at the University of Calgary, together with Dr. Colin Hill, who brings expertise in rocket propulsion and aerodynamics. General (Ret) Tom Lawson, who served as the senior military commander of the Canadian Armed Forces, serves as a Strategic Advisor.The Series A round was led by Tech Horizons, a European venture capital fund focused on defence, security, and resilience technologies that invested in NVD’s Seed round, with participation from ONE9, Garage Capital, CSG, Ripple Ventures, Feld Ventures, and Conconi Growth Partners and others.“When we invested in North Vector Dynamics this spring as its first European investor, we were convinced above all by the exceptional calibre of its founding team and its technological vision,” said Matej Luhový, Partner, Tech Horizons.“The company’s founders have successfully translated world-class research into a solution addressing one of the defining challenges of today’s battlefields: how to protect soldiers and critical infrastructure from large-scale drone and loitering munition attacks in a cost-effective manner. The successful completion of the Series A round validates our original investment thesis and reinforces our belief that technologies like these will play a decisive role in strengthening the defence capabilities of democratic nations.”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About North Vector DynamicsNorth Vector Dynamics is a Canadian-owned and controlled defence technology company specializing in precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion. NVD is building a full-spectrum missile capability, from counter-UAS solutions to hypersonics, designed to serve and defend NATO member states and their allies and partners. Backed by leading North American and European defence tech investors, NVD is led by a team of experienced engineers, scientists, and operators with experience in academia, NASA, and the Canadian Armed Forces. As a trusted partner of defence primes and systems integrators, NVD is quickly establishing itself as a venture-backed defence technology innovator. For more information, visit: www.northvectordynamics.comAbout Tech HorizonsTech Horizons is a venture capital fund established through a strategic partnership between a team of experienced venture capital professionals and the industrial-technological group CSG (Czechoslovak Group). The fund invests in the most promising defence, security, and deep-tech companies across NATO countries and their allies. It focuses on businesses developing advanced technologies for a safer and more resilient future—from defence tech and deep tech to dual-use innovations. Tech Horizons supports projects that enhance not only the security of people—their lives, health, data, and privacy—but also the resilience and security of institutions, businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure. Tech Horizons’ portfolio includes companies such as Firehawk Aerospace, which develops solid rocket motors and hybrid engines using 3D-printed propellant, Bavovna AI, which builds navigation technology for uncrewed vehicles, and Occam Industries, which develops autonomy software for drone platforms. For more information, visit: www.techhorizons.euMedia InquiriesLindsay MilliganWellington Advocacylindsay.milligan@wellingtonadvocacy.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.