Advancing defense, space & healthcare

Mission-Critical Capital

Mission-Critical Capital

UAVC is dedicated to scaling businesses and commercializing technology in defense, space and healthcare.

America’s Edge Starts Here

Investment Thesis

Aerospace & Defense

Advanced Materials, Hypersonics, and Defense Systems

Healthcare & Med-Tech

Digital Health, Medical Device, & Biotech

AI & Software

AI Tools, Information Systems, & Data Management

Quantum & Optics

Lasers, Sensors, & Semiconductor

Energy & Infrastructure

Critical Minerals, Batteries, & Fusion

Our Portfolio Companies

Learn more about the companies in our funds.

More About Us

Learn about our team, mission and history.

Meet the Partners

Partners

We advocate for our Founders because we have been in their shoes. Our expertise, expansive network, and deep business operating experience help set our companies up for success.

Fletcher McCusker
Fletcher McCusker

General Partner & Founder

Michael Deitch
Michael Deitch

Managing Partner & Founder

Dave DiCosola
Dave DiCosola

Managing Partner

Approach to Success

Backing the Bold

At UAVC, we back fearless founders building world-changing technologies. From lab benches to launchpads, we turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact, accelerating ventures that serve our most critical industries and infrastructure. With a decade of experience taking companies from raw innovation to successful exits, we don’t just invest—we roll up our sleeves, clear roadblocks, and move with urgency. If you’re building something that matters, we’re here to help you scale it.

Securing Tomorrow

$30M+

Invested

We’re currently on our fourth fund and have invested in 13 companies—with a goal of supporting and commercializing leading IP in defense, space, healthcare and critical infrastructure.

150+

Jobs Created

We invest meaningful money into start-ups to form teams and hire the best talent possible. Our investments have resulted in more than 100 high-paying jobs.

Thought leadership

Some of our thoughts on the potential and promise of tech transfer.