The Tectonic Defense Summit

Conference | March.10.2025 - March.11.2025

South Congress Hotel

Orrick is proud to sponsor the Tectonic Defense Summit on March 10-11, 2025 in Austin, TX.

The Summit gathers military, government, and industry leaders to discuss emerging defense technologies and global security challenges, and the investment opportunities that will shape the future of defense and security. The event will cover a wide range of topics including defense innovation, rapid technology acquisition, and the challenges of bringing new solutions to market.

Panels and discussions will explore the future of military branches, the impact of artificial intelligence and autonomy, advancements in manufacturing and hypersonics, and the strategic importance of space. Additional sessions will address geopolitical threats, lessons learned from recent conflicts like Ukraine, and the role of investment in defense technology startups.

Networking opportunities and site tours are also included to foster collaboration across the defense and tech sectors.

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Montana Ware Partner, Technology Companies Group

Austin

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Montana Ware Partner

Austin

Montana primarily represents emerging growth companies, venture capital funds and other strategic investors in a wide array of corporate matters, including early and late-stage venture funding rounds, formation and corporate governance, securities issuances and mergers and acquisitions. Montana's practice spans all industry verticals, with significant experience representing frontier technology companies and "dual use" companies such as those in the defense, nuclear and space industries. Montana regularly assists VC-backed companies in developing comprehensive FOCI mitigation processes in connection with financing transactions.

Prior to practicing law, Montana served in the U.S. Air Force.

Select engagements Montana has advised on include:

Represented Stripe in its $6.5 billion Series I financing
Represented Radiant Nuclear in its $12.6 million Series A, $40 million Series B, $160 million Series C and $300+ million Series D financings
Represented Castelion in its $14.2 million Series Seed, $100 million Series A and $350 million Series B financings
Represented Standard Nuclear in its $140 million Series A financing
Represented Firehawk Aerospace in its $60 million Series C financing
Represented Supabase in its $30 million Series A, $80 million Series B, $200 million Series C, $200 million Series D and $100 million Series E financing
Represented Speakeasy Labs ("Speak") in its Series A, Series B (and follow-on) and $78 million Series C financings
Represented Solugen in its $350 million Series C and $200 million Series D financings
Represented Zeno Power in its $45 million Series B financing
Represented Merama in its $225 million Series B and $80 million Series B follow-on financings and its $45 million Series C financing
Represented Next Insurance in its $250 million Series C financing, $250 million Series D financing and $250 million Series E financing
Represented Coatue Management in its investment in the $100 million Series B financing of Mercury Technologies
Represented D1 Capital Partners in its investment in the $450 million Series D financing of Anduril
Represented Inspire Semiconductor in its $2.5 million Series A financing and acquisition of Greenfield Acquisition (TSX:GAC.P), a publicly-traded SPAC, by way of a reverse merger
Represented Codecademy in its $525 million acquisition by SkillSoft (NYS: SKIL), a New Hampshire based provider of educational software
Represented Gym Class in its $8 million Series Seed financing and in collaborative licensing deal with the NBA
Represents Squadra Ventures, Decisive Point and other venture investors on defense and frontier technology investments

*Please note: Montana’s experience includes that prior to joining Orrick.