Chariot Defense

Chariot Defense is a defense technology company founded in late 2024 by CEO Adam Warmoth to address the increasing power demands of modern warfare. Warmoth, a Stanford-trained engineer with experience at Anduril and Archer Aviation, identified a critical gap between the power requirements of advanced military systems and the capabilities of existing tactical vehicles. The company is based in San Francisco, CA.

Chariot Defense develops intelligent, high-voltage, and low-signature power systems designed for the tactical edge. Its core product line, the Amphora family of transportable power systems, provides modular and adaptable solutions for power storage and distribution. These systems are engineered to power a wide range of applications, including drones, sensors, communication radios, electronic warfare, and directed energy systems. Amphora can draw energy from diverse sources like tactical generators, vehicles, and solar panels, optimizing power distribution through software-controlled, bi-directional delivery. A key benefit is the significant reduction of electronic, thermal, and noise signatures, enhancing operational stealth and survivability on the battlefield.

The company's business model is focused on retrofitting legacy military platforms with modern energy solutions and serving as a power infrastructure provider for next-generation defense technology. Chariot Defense targets government agencies and military organizations, aiming to become a prime contractor for power on the battlefield. The company has already fielded its systems in multiple Department of Defense exercises. In July 2025, Chariot Defense announced it had raised $8 million in a seed funding round led by General Catalyst and XYZ, with participation from several other venture capital firms. The funding is intended to expand operations and further product development.

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