Alexandria, VA & Huntington Beach, CA — The Outpost and Leonid Capital Partners have announced a strategic partnership aimed at catalyzing growth startups operating in the dual-use and defense technology sectors. This collaboration fuses The Outpost’s unmatched expertise in navigating federal programs like SBIR/STTR, TACFI, and STRATFI with Leonid’s non-dilutive capital solutions and deep understanding of the defense innovation landscape to create an integrated pathway for emerging technologies to scale and serve national security needs.
Together, The Outpost and Leonid will offer a high-performance support model that helps startups secure non-dilutive funding and gain operational guidance–enabling companies to accelerate outcomes in a complex and highly competitive marketplace.
“This partnership is about unlocking velocity for the nation’s most promising dual-use startups,” said Linh Hoang, CEO of The Outpost. “Leonid’s responsiveness and real-world understanding of government timelines make them the ideal partner to match capital to momentum. Together, we’re building the infrastructure for innovation to thrive, reducing friction, increasing deal velocity, and helping our shared clients win.”
“The Outpost has become a trusted force multiplier for emerging defense-tech companies,” said James Parker, Founding Partner at Leonid. “We’re excited to align our efforts to not only expand access to non-dilutive capital, but also to offer the strategic advisory and operational support that makes funding meaningful.”
Key Elements of the Partnership
- Train and Educate: The Outpost will conduct quarterly training sessions for Leonid’s team on SBIR/STTR, TACF/STRATFI, and other federal innovation programs, strengthening alignment and shared knowledge.
- Streamline Client Support: The Outpost will integrate Leonid’s financing packet in its client onboarding process to streamline access to working capital.
- Finance Innovation: Leonid will offer tailored financing for The Outpost’s clients, allowing them to better manage cash flow and reinvest in growth.
- Joint Market Engagement: The partners will co-host webinars, develop joint thought leadership content, and participate in leading industry events to expand their shared ecosystem.
Built for Builders
This partnership is purpose-built to support venture-backed and non-traditional startups advancing mission-critical technologies–from AI and cyber to space and energy. The collaboration creates a seamless channel for founders to move from discovery to funding to scale, with aligned partners on each step of the journey.
Media Contact:
The Outpost
Joey Arora, President
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Leonid Capital Partners
Sam MacGregor, Senior Associate
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