VC Investors Step into Defense Tech with Limited Visibility

International Trade attorney Robert Friedman was cited in an Axios article about venture capital's growing interest in defense technology amid persistent visibility and regulatory challenges. The article explained how overlapping regimes from regulators including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) shape deal strategy and capital allocation, especially where Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) concerns arise. Mr. Friedman noted a marked shift toward proactive risk management as companies anticipate scrutiny.

READ: VC Investors Step into Defense Tech with Limited Visibility (Subscription required)