# Chariot Defense

> Chariot Defense is a South San Francisco defense-technology company building hybrid-electric power systems for the battlefield. Its Amphora platform delivers quiet, high-density, software-controlled power to distributed military hardware - drones, sensors, radios, electronic-warfare and directed-energy systems - so that energy never becomes the limiting factor in a fight. Founded in 2024 by former Anduril and Archer engineer Adam Warmoth, the company raised a $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz in February 2026, bringing total funding to roughly $41-42M, and has fielded its systems with the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit.

- **Founded:** 2024
- **Headquarters:** South San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Adam Warmoth (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~20 employees
- **Products:** Amphora, Amphora 400, Vanguard
- **Notable:** Emerged from stealth in July 2025 with an $8M seed round., Fielded power systems with the U.S. Army within about six months of founding., Raised a $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz in February 2026 (~$41-42M total).

## Products & services

- **Amphora** — Modular hybrid power system rated at 24 VDC, 5 kW, 5 kWh - storage and distribution for tactical and expeditionary systems such as radios, drones and sensors.
- **Amphora 400** — High-voltage three-phase platform rated at 400 VDC, 35 kW, 15 kWh - built for air defense, directed energy, medical and field manufacturing loads.
- **Vanguard** — Announced next-generation high-voltage hybrid platform promising roughly 10x more power and operational reach (in development).

## Achievements

- Emerged from stealth in July 2025 with an $8M seed round.
- Fielded power systems with the U.S. Army within about six months of founding.
- Raised a $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz in February 2026 (~$41-42M total).
- Generated revenue within 12 months of leaving stealth.
- Deployed by the Defense Innovation Unit under Project GI.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Announced $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, with DCVC, Shield Capital and others joining.
- **2025-07** — Emerged from stealth with $8M seed led by General Catalyst and XYZ Venture Capital.

## Links

- Website: https://chariotdefense.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chariotdefense

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Last updated: 2026-07-13