Aerospace, Defense & Security
Get flexible capital, banking solutions, expert guidance and connections critical to fueling the future of security, aerospace and defense (A&D) innovation
Why A&D tech innovators choose us as their ally
Unmatched experience & expertise
With 40+ years of experience supporting innovative startups, our team understands the unique funding cycles, regulatory hurdles and unpredictability that venture-backed defense tech companies face.
Personalized service
We are here for you every step of the way, led by a relationship advisor dedicated to your business and passionate about supporting your immediate needs and long-term success.
Specialized products & solutions
Our products and solutions are flexible to help you navigate complex government sales cycles and built to scale quickly when a large contract is won.
American-owned, future-focused
Backed by First Citizens Bank, a Fortune 500 bank wholly owned and operated in the US, we offer a +125-year history of strength and stability combined with the agility of Silicon Valley.
Deep A&D sector expertise
Aerospace
Electronic Warfare / Directed Energy
Decision Support Software
Defense Software & Cybersecurity
Electronic Warfare / Directed Energy
Energy & Power Platforms
Hypersonics
Logistics & Supply Chain
Quantum Sensing
Unmanned Systems & Vehicles
Banking and financial solutions designed to scale with you
Venture debt
Extend runway and achieve milestones with custom financing to minimize dilution and meet your capital-intensive needs.
Project finance
Tap into our extensive network of project owners, sponsors and investors for creative solutions to finance large-scale projects.
Hardware-as-a-service lending
Finance infrastructure, hardware acquisition and capital expenditures with debt options that create a more stable and predictable revenue model.
Mezzanine financing
Flexible capital for high-growth companies to augment senior debt to help fund R&D, market expansion, acquisitions and more.
Global payments and foreign exchange
Facilitate global growth with cross-border payment solutions and risk management provided by sector-specialized advisory teams.
Cash management and liquidity solutions
Access competitive-rate money market accounts, cash sweep options and customized strategies that scale to maximize your liquidity's potential.
Letters of credit
We offer letters of credit to help you secure contracts and mitigate risk, ensuring timely payments and building trust with partners
Business banking
Financial products such as checking, cards, MMAs, designed for innovative companies that have raised their first institutional round.
Working capital financing
Solutions tailored to help cover your day-to-day operational costs
Trusted by industry leaders
Clients view us as an extension of their team – providing the level of service, specialization, connections and expertise that only we can.
Your A&D capital playbook
From SBIR to Series A, B, C and beyond, understand what financing hardware-focused defense companies need at each stage. A comprehensive guide to building a strategic capital stack.
Let’s talk
Contact our specialized aerospace, defense & security team today to explore how we can help power your growth and success