We are a company creation platform
accelerating dual use innovation for national defense, first responders, and commercial markets.
Fairwater Labs is a company creation platform partnering with founders to build the next generation of dual-use technologies. We ideate, build, and launch dual-use companies that address emerging, high-priority needs for American warfighters and first responders. Our portfolio companies also have a well-defined approach to large commercial market opportunities; all are shaped by domain expertise and built for scale. We build from first principles, in close coordination with the people who understand the mission best.
A repeatable process, built for the problems that matter
Fairwater exists to move ideas through a structured path - from exploration to execution.
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Ideate
We identify urgent, under-addressed defense problems through structured analysis and direct DoD collaboration.
Build
We refine the concept, develop the business case, verify demand with end users, and work toward building a functional alpha.
Launch
We collaborate with mission-aligned founders to launch new ventures, combining structured process, early capital, and operational support.
Support
Our founding teams take control and lead their companies from day one. Fairwater advises, connects, and supports as needed along the way.
Meet our latest portfolio company
Every company launched through Fairwater Labs gets access to a set of foundational capabilities designed to increase its chances of success:
Endstate Technologies
Collaborative AI for planning and decision-making.
Endstate is an AI-powered planning and decision-making co-pilot, purpose-built to accelerate complex, large-scale planning efforts across government organizations. It reduces cognitive burden, improves coordination, and enables faster, higher-quality outcomes.
Our Portfolio Companies
DFL Technologies
DFL is building the tactical mobile future through AI powered software and ATAK development.
Clara Copilot
Operator’s intelligence teammate — distills open-source info, analyzes impact, and drives faster decisions.
Halite Medical
AI platform integrating critical patient data and delivering continuous insights through the Golden Hour and beyond.
Swell
Science-backed therapy—self-guided, expert-built, and always on.
Delta AI
Agentic AI for training and task automation.
Endstate Technologies
Collaborative AI for planning and decision-making.
Our Partner Companies
Cyphlens
Cyphlens keeps sensitive data encrypted, even when viewed or shared.
Reveal
Reveal builds technology products that improve, simplify and accelerate human decisions through AI, resulting in mission success.
Led by founders with domain and direction
Fairwater portfolio companies are led by founders who combine military experience with technical and operational depth. Our ability to work with protagonists with such a diversity of backgrounds allows us to match complementary skill sets and assemble teams built to execute. We maintain strong relationships with Veterans, technologists, and university networks to source talent with the judgment needed to lead in complex environments.
Meet the leaders of our portfolio companies
Trusted by operators and investors at the highest level
Our work is informed by direct access to the defense ecosystem and backed by early-stage investors who understand what it takes to go from concept to contract.
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Human Performance
Biometric data and AI-driven analytics enhance human performance across military and civilian sectors. Through AR/VR interfaces, predictive models, and wearable technologies, we optimize decision-making, reduce fatigue, improve safety, and boost operational performance.
Cybersecurity
As interconnected systems grow, cybersecurity innovations become critical. Our portfolio companies’ encryption and edge security solutions protect data across decentralized systems, securing industries from finance to critical infrastructure and AI-driven enterprise.
Robotics, Autonomous and Unmanned Systems (UXS)
Autonomous aerial, maritime, and ground systems conduct surveillance, deliver goods, and perform inspections in hazardous environments. Advanced robotics deliver adaptable, automated solutions that streamline complex tasks while minimizing risk to personnel.
Ecosystem Optimization
AI/ML, integrated hardware, and blockchain technologies enable dynamic, secure process optimization and real-time resource allocation. This delivers improved logistics and operational resilience for national security and first responders, plus enhanced profitability and sustainability for commercial applications.
Winning the Information Space
As digital sources become vulnerable to manipulation, integrated data platforms and AI analytics revolutionize information validation and delivery. Our dual-use platforms bridge public trust and operational transparency with advanced narrative intelligence.
Field Notes
Thought pieces about how we approach company creation, evaluate defense problems, and support early-stage teams building in high-impact spaces.
