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Mara raises $7M in pre-seed funding led by Khosla Ventures to develop Spike, an automated counter-drone platform for military and critical infrastructure protection.

PUBLIC · MARAAug 25, 2026about 5 hours ago

Amount Raised

$7 Million

Round Type

Seed

Investors

Khosla Ventures

Description

Defense hardware startup Mara is raising $7 million in pre-seed funding led by Khosla Ventures to develop Spike, an automated counter-drone platform. The platform aims to protect military forces and critical infrastructure from drone swarms. The funding highlights shifting requirements in defense technology as scalable and cost-effective solutions are increasingly sought after. This investment represents a significant advancement in addressing modern warfare challenges posed by small FPV drones.

Company Information

Company

MARA Holdings

About

MARA Holdings, formerly Marathon Digital, is a company that focuses on sustainable Bitcoin mining operations and has announced plans to acquire a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its mining data center, with the goal of creating a vertically integrated operation with zero-marginal energy costs. MARA aims to integrate renewable energy into its mining operations and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, as well as work towards broader sustainability goals by developing a global network of renewable energy-powered data centers.

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