Portfolio
Client Portfolio
MWE works across space, defense, and deep tech. Several engagements are under NDA or active IP protection — details available to qualified parties on request.
30+
SBIR/STTR wins
60–70%
Win rate
$5M+
Non-dilutive secured
8+
Federal agencies
Rogue Space Systems
ActiveSpace Technology
20+ STTRs · $2.8M+ awarded
On-orbit satellite servicing. MWE led economic and strategic analysis across 20+ consecutive STTR submissions totaling $2.8M+ in Phase II awards across multiple DoD agencies.
Cislunar Industries
ActiveCislunar / Space Economy
6 SBIR/STTR wins
Cislunar space infrastructure. MWE supported 6 SBIR/STTR wins across NASA and DoD programs.
Dope Coffee Company
ActiveConsumer / Space Economy
$3M HQ secured for $600K · Lunar expansion
MWE led negotiation with the City of Stone Crest, securing Dope Coffee a $3M headquarters facility for $600K. Led R&D for viral mini-coffee truck concept. Positioning Dope as the first coffee company operating on the moon — official coffee of low Earth orbit and beyond — in support of permanent human settlement of the lunar surface.
Aedes Manufacturing Network
ActiveDefense Manufacturing
AFWERX 26.BZ — In Submission
Distributed defense manufacturing network connecting vetted small manufacturers to DoD supply chains. Currently pursuing AFWERX SBIR Phase I funding.
HealthTrends AI
ActiveHealth Technology
NSF SBIR Phase I · $250K
AI-powered public health analytics. MWE secured NSF SBIR Phase I to validate core ML models against epidemiological data.
Solaris Trends AI
ActiveAI / Analytics
SBIR Phase I win
AI-driven trend analytics platform. MWE supported SBIR Phase I submission and award.
Neutron Star Systems 🔒
ConfidentialSpace Technology
2+ SBIR/STTR wins
Operating under updated entity name. MWE supported 2+ SBIR/STTR wins. Details available on request.
Stealth Portfolio Co. 🔒
StealthClean Energy
DOE — Phase Zero win
Clean energy technology. DOE Phase Zero award secured. Phase I targeting.
Stealth Portfolio Co. 🔒
StealthDefense Technology
OTA · Active Contract
Active OTA engagement with Special Operations Command. Under NDA.
Confidential 🔒
ConfidentialDual-Use Technology
DARPA BAA — In Evaluation
DARPA BAA response under evaluation. Under NDA.
Confidential 🔒
ConfidentialSpace Infrastructure
Series A Advisory · Active
In-space infrastructure company. MWE advising on Series A capital stack and government funding sequencing. Under NDA.
Confidential 🔒
ConfidentialDefense / AI
DIU · Engagement Active
AI-enabled defense technology company. Active Defense Innovation Unit engagement supported by MWE. Under NDA.
Confidential 🔒
ConfidentialClean Energy / DoD
DOE + AFWERX Dual-Track
Dual-track funding strategy across DOE and AFWERX programs. Phase I targeting both agencies simultaneously. Under NDA.
Confidential 🔒
ConfidentialBiotech / Space Medicine
NIH SBIR · Phase I Submitted
Space medicine and human performance biotechnology. NIH SBIR Phase I submission supported by MWE. Under NDA.
M&A Advisory
Strategic transactions advised or supported
Virgin Orbit
6-month competitive acquisition sprint vs. Rocket Lab, Stratolaunch, Vast — several hundred million in due diligence
Axiom Space
Strategic bid advisory
Firefly Aerospace
Pre-IPO advisory
YorkSpace Systems
Pre-IPO advisory
Bell Textron
Rogue Bell engagement — bolt-on and spinout analysis
Additional Engagements
Phase II → III Transition
2 companies taken through SBAPCO bridge funding from Phase II to Phase III contract vehicles.
SBAPCONSF Super Ignite — Albuquerque
Co-lead economic expert for $100–300M Space Technology Center of Excellence economic agglomeration grant. Finalist / runner-up.
NSFFederal Agency Front Doors
Front door quad charts submitted to ARL, AFRL, and NRL for multiple portfolio companies.
ARL · AFRL · NRLIntel Community Support
Application and relationship support across NRO, DIU, and In-Q-Tel pipelines.
NRO · DIU · In-Q-TelPartnerships & LOIs Facilitated
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