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Canada’s first and only security technology investment and innovation platform

ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu
ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors. We are defence and national security end-users and unicorn-building entrepreneurs at the forefront of Canadian defence and secu

We find, fund, and scale the next generation of defence and security technology companies.

Venture Capital

ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors.
Former JTF-2 Squadron commander and ONE9 founder, Glenn Cowan, prepares for a HALO jump under night vision.

Investing to secure Fortress North America through our unique Sentinel Strategy 

We’re not a traditional VC — we’re national security end-users and trusted business leaders operating at the intersection of innovation and investment. We don’t invest in technology — we invest in the companies and capabilities vital to our security and prosperity.

Capability Labs

ONE9's mission is to solve national security challenges through innovation while delivering outsized returns to investors.
goTenna pro gives a presentation on their PRO-X2 mesh networking system during a Technology Showcase event at ONE9 Capability Labs in Ottawa.

A public/private hub of innovation, investment, and value-creation.

As the bridge between end-users and startups, ONE9 Capability Labs works synergistically with ONE9’s venture investing to identify capability gaps and validate technology, thereby derisking investments and creating deal flow. Our international Task Force of SMEs helps our clients align private sector capabilities with public sector demands.

Investment Portfolio

  • North Vector Dynamics

    Advanced and cost-effective counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) solutions

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  • StirlingX

    End-to-end data collection and analysis for critical infrastructure & more.

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  • Slingshot Aerospace, a ONE9 Portfolio company provides industry-leading AI, data, and insights to support mission-critical space training, planning, and operations.

    Slingshot Aerospace

    Industry-leading AI, data, & insights to support mission-critical space training, planning, and operations.

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  • goTenna, a ONE9 portfolio company has developed and deployed the world's smallest, lightest, most cost-effective tactical communications system.

    goTenna

    The world's smallest, lightest, most cost-effective tactical communications system.

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  • Hidden Level, a ONE9 portfolio company, provides cost-effective, scalable drone detection for everyone.

    Hidden Level

    Cost-effective, scalable drone detection for everyone.

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  • Ventus Respiratory Technologies, a ONE9 portfolio company, is a new standard for respiratory protection for law enforcement, armed forces, first responders, and more.

    Ventus Respiratory Technologies

    A new standard for respiratory protection for law enforcement, armed forces, first responders, and more.

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  • Tomahawk Robotics, a successful ONE9 exit, offers multi-domain, command and control solutions for unmanned systems.

    Tomahawk Robotics [Exit]

    Multi-domain, command and control solutions for unmanned systems.

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  • Strider Technologies, a ONE9 portfolio company, is revolutionizing the way companies, governments, and research institutions protect their intellectual property.

    Strider Technologies

    Revolutionizing the way companies, governments, and research institutions protect their intellectual property.

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  • "ONE9 is strategically deploying private capital to find, fund and scale the dual-use technology essential to both our national security and future prosperity. Its combined experience bridges battle spaces and boardrooms."

    — Peter Mackay, National Post, Feb 2023

  • "Bringing in ONE9 as an investment partner was a no-brainer for us. Having a strategic partner in Canada with such a depth of knowledge and access to key markets significantly strengthens our position and allows our company to solve key national security challenges on both sides of the border."

    — Jeff Cole | CEO, Hidden Level

  • “ONE9 has proven to be a truly strategic investor for Strider. They are a trusted partner and our first call when navigating the Canadian market to solve real-world national security challenges while driving business for us in a new market.”

    — Greg Levesque | CEO/Co-Founder, Strider Technologies

  • "ONE9 Capability Labs was the obvious choice when Avalon needed subject matter expertise as we progressed through the IDEaS program. ONE9 quickly connected us with an industry expert with deep national defence and technical experience to help us iterate our product for the defence domain.”

    — Russ Baker | VP/Co-Founder, Avalon Holographics

  • "CapLabs has proven to be the perfect space for us as we grow our defence technology business. We’ve benefitted from not just the physical space, but also the network effect of the end-users and decision-makers constantly coming through the Lab."

    — Kynan Walper | CEO, Ghost Risk Management

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