Aerospace & Defense
Funding the Next Generation of Warfighters
Our Strategic Advantage
Our Position
A&D is undergoing a generational shift driven by rising geopolitical tension, the modernization of U.S. defense systems, and breakthroughs in propulsion, autonomy and high-performance materials. CEV is on the cutting edge of these shifts to fund a new generation of warfighters.
Aerospace & Defense Market Outlook
VC investment in A&D $18–$20 billion in 2025, driven by strategic interests in US autonomy, AI-enabled platforms, and national security technologies. CEV is uniquely poised to capitalize on these technologies as they scale. We have the team, position and leverage to realize remarkable returns in the defense sector.
Fund Snapshot
$5M (Likely to Oversubscribe)
The aerospace & defense fund will focus on emerging A&D tech targeting returns of 5 – 10x MOIC. The fund will have a 10 year fund life with quarterly and provide annual reports on performance.
Aerospace & Defense GPs
Robert Allen
Having started flying at 16, Allen found early success flying for the airlines in his early twenties. Entrepreneurial by nature, he started over 20 years ago as Avia Crew Leasing: through growth and merger, eventually became Nomadic Aviation Group, one of the world’s foremost “asset transport” companies. Allen is a prolific startup & venture investor with board and advisory level involvement in a variety of industries.
General Partner
Husein Attarwala
Husein is a seasoned investor and venture partner. He is a health specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Population Dynamics, Strategic Planning, and Healthcare interoperability. Strong business development professional.
Co-General Partner
