Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co
To strengthen allied democracies' techno‑security advantage by connecting technology innovators, private capital, and government to accelerate defense‑relevant innovation and collaboration. ([siliconvalleydefense.org](https://www.siliconvalleydefense.org/about-2?utm_source=openai))
About Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co
Silicon Valley Defense Group (public brand SVDG; formally registered with the IRS as Silicon Valley Defense Working Group Co) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that convenes technology companies, investors, policy makers, and military leaders to accelerate emerging technology readiness for national security purposes. The organization is registered with EIN 85-1613454 and has tax‑exempt recognition beginning in 2022. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/851613454?utm_source=openai))
SVDG runs public and invited convenings, publishes industry research and directories (including the NatSec100 and a DoW directory), and produces practical resources to lower friction between startups and traditional defense contractors — for example its Industry Collaboration Toolkit published in 2024. ([natsec100.org](https://www.natsec100.org/?utm_source=openai))
In the last 2–3 years SVDG has expanded its programmatic partnerships and visibility in the national security innovation ecosystem (including a 2025 partnership to co‑host programming with STATION DC and a March 2026 strategic partnership reported with NightDragon). Its reported fiscal 2024 revenue was approximately $1.55M with positive net assets, reflecting growth in contributed support and program activity. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250528402204/en/Silicon-Valley-Defense-Group-and-STATION-DC-Announce-Partnership-to-Advance-Defense-Innovation-in-the-Nations-Capital?utm_source=openai))
Notable achievements
NatSec100 industry report
Produces the annual NatSec100 report and membership directory that highlights leading venture‑backed and dual‑use technology companies shaping the national security innovation base, helping surface private‑sector capabilities for government and investors. ([natsec100.org](https://www.natsec100.org/?utm_source=openai))
Industry Collaboration Toolkit (2024)
Launched a practical toolkit (developed with Fenwick & West LLP) to reduce legal and operational friction when startups and traditional defense contractors collaborate, an initiative aimed at improving Emerging Technology Readiness across the ecosystem. ([siliconvalleydefense.org](https://www.siliconvalleydefense.org/industry-toolkit?utm_source=openai))
Program and partnership growth
Expanded convening and co‑hosting partnerships (notably a 2025 partnership with STATION DC and strategic engagement with industry partners reported in 2026) and increased contributed revenue, supporting broader programming and directories. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250528402204/en/Silicon-Valley-Defense-Group-and-STATION-DC-Announce-Partnership-to-Advance-Defense-Innovation-in-the-Nations-Capital?utm_source=openai))
At a glance
- Total assets
- $978K
- Annual revenue
- $1.5M
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 85-1613454
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Website
- www.siliconvalleydefense.org
- On Mahalo since
- April 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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