Warhound Raises $200 Million for Genetically Edited Military Dogs
Warhound has secured $200 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. Investors include Sequoia Capital, 8VC, and In-Q-Tel, a CIA-backed firm. Founded by Ben Lamm of Colossal and Palmer Luckey of Anduril, the company uses gene editing to breed working dogs for military, law enforcement, and emergency response roles. The first dogs are set to be cloned soon, with births expected early next year and deployment within two years. Anduril will supply protective gear, including vests and…
Warhound Raises $200 Million to Develop Genetically Edited Military Dogs
Warhound has secured $200 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. Investors include Sequoia Capital, 8VC, and In-Q-Tel, which is backed by the CIA. Founded by Ben Lamm of Colossal and Palmer Luckey of Anduril, the company aims to use genetic editing to breed working dogs for military, law enforcement, and emergency response purposes.
The first dogs are set to be cloned, with births expected early next year and deployment within two years. Anduril will supply protective gear, including vests and goggles. The company has not yet determined a price point and plans to sell its dogs to the Department of Defense and police departments.
Source: TechCrunch
