Western democracy depends on fortification against our adversaries. We secure the future by investing in and growing protective technologies in several areas, including defense, national security and cybersecurity.
Our collective future is in orbit. We propel humanity forward by investing in cutting-edge SpaceTech, space infrastructure and aerospace disruptors that are redefining our place in the cosmos.
Yesterday’s solutions are being reimagined. We strengthen national resilience through strategic investments in advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy and critical infrastructure innovation.
Data has more power than ever before. We lead the charge by supporting the convergence of quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, data processing, sensing, networking and advanced communication solutions.
With offices in the USA, Europe, and APAC, we invest in sovereign resilience with a global perspective.
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Preserving Western democracy for future generations
We have entered a new era of national security and defense. Today, rapid advancements in technology present unprecedented opportunities as well as challenges. Geopolitical turbulence exposes critical vulnerabilities, while national security experts have an unparalleled grasp of emerging threats.
We believe in preserving Western freedom and democracy. That’s why we founded BOKA.
From deep tech breakthroughs to pioneering defense solutions, BOKA's dual-use investment strategy is crafted with precision, knowledge and an unparalleled passion for empowering the next frontier.
We’re a collective of defense, national security and technology experts from the USA, United Kingdom, Australia and their allies. Individually, we hold long track records at senior levels in our fields, coupled with strong investment acumen. We bring the breadth of that experience to bear, helping next-gen technology companies break through in the dual-use marketplace within our respective investment sectors. Value creation through mentorship and guidance are key to our portfolio’s success.
We are dedicated to redefining national security and shaping the future, alongside partners who share our commitment to this vital mission.
We believe in investing in the greater good. Each company and investment is evaluated according to its potential impact and ability to create a mission-driven future.
Navigating government processes can be a monumental task. Our expertise and strategic networks help dual-use deep tech companies enter the market and scale effectively.
Returns matter. We rigorously evaluate the world’s most exciting deep tech companies against our proprietary investment criteria to maximize potential for attractive returns for our investors.
Our global team of experts
We offer patient capital at key growth inflection points, enabling transformative technologies to emerge and succeed.
The knowledge, guidance, and support deep tech leaders need to thrive.
We view ESG as an aspect of our investment portfolio rather than a category
Making an impact and making headlines
ALL.SPACE, which has raised £120m since it was established, will unveil a £33m capital injection led by Boka Group, which counts former defence secretary Ben Wallace as a partner, Sky News learns.
Former UK defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace has joined an investment firm that focuses on military technology ventures, becoming the latest Conservative ex-minister to seek a new career in the business world
Agile Space Industries is making strides in the space propulsion sector, securing a new round of investment led by Lockheed Martin Ventures. The funds are set to fuel the expansion and development of Agile’s Mobile Payload Processing Center, with the potential for additional matching support from the Air Force Work Project, which if granted could further accelerate the development of these mobile processing units.
UK artificial intelligence (AI) software provider Adarga has been awarded a contract by the Defence Support organisation under UK Strategic Command to provide its Vantage software to accelerate analysis as it explores threats to UK military operations worldwide, Adarga announced on 23 September 2024.
ALL.SPACE has appointed Paul McCarter as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The company’s founder and former CEO, John Finney, will continue to support the business as Founder and Board Director.
Infleqtion has become the first company to deploy hardware at the NQCC under their quantum computing testbed programme. President of Infleqtion UK, Tim Ballance, said the company is establishing crucial infrastructure components like network infrastructure, safety protocols, and security measures.
Adarga announced it has acquired US strategic risk intelligence firm J2X Solutions to strengthen Adarga’s expanding line of products and services. The J2X team has decades of experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex risks for the US government and private corporations. Comprised of elite former military officers, federal law enforcement officers, and intelligence analysts, they specialise in areas such as supply chain risk, insider threat, due diligence, and geopolitical risk. They have helped organisations to minimise losses, de-risk global operations, identify emerging threats, and streamline security.
Lumitron Technologies, Inc., a company pioneering the development of a unique x-ray system, HyperVIEW EBCS, today announced its underlying accelerator technology has successfully generated electron beams that, for the first time, enable electron FLASH radiotherapy for a variety of next generation cancer treatments.
The cyber security company, started by Beenu Arora and Manish Chachada in 2019, tapped former investors Blackbird Venutres and new investors King River Capital, with participation from Spider Capital, January Capital and Summit Peak Ventures.
A mobile satellite integration facility designed by the space propulsion startup Agile Space won a contract from the U.S. Space Force to further develop the concept. The Space Force’s technology arm SpaceWERX awarded the company a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 2 contract for its Mobile Payload Processing Center.
Iris Audio, a startup that uses AI to isolate voices and remove background noise from calls, just raised $7 million with this 13-slide pitch deck.
The BOKA portfolio
From defense to aerospace, and energy to security—our portfolio companies have been meticulously vetted and guided by our dedicated team. Consistently inspiring, our companies are currently inventing, developing and scaling the future of technology and national security around the globe.
First launched in 2016, Adarga is an AI software company specializing in information intelligence. Its Knowledge Platform enables organizations to stay ahead of fast evolving situations, make better decisions, anticipate emerging threats and mitigate risk, powered by natural language processing, machine learning and network science technology.
First launched in 2009, Agile is a leading innovator in in-space chemical propulsion as well as providing additional services such as additive manufacturing, propellant delivery and handling and engine testing.
First launched in 2013, ALL.SPACE designs and manufactures the world’s first multi-service satellite terminals with high-bandwidth, low power, and a fully integrated range of high throughput, reaching beyond traditional markets to acquire new customers with a full suite of high throughput services.
Infleqtion is building an ecosystem of quantum technologies and commercial products for today that will drive the company and the entire industry toward tomorrow. The company believes in taking quantum to its limit and leading from the edge. Infleqtion is built on 16 years of pioneering quantum research from ColdQuanta. Its scalable and versatile quantum technology is used by organizations around the globe and deployed by NASA on the International Space Station. Infleqtion is based in Austin, TX, with offices in Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Melbourne, AU and Oxford, UK.
Internet 2.0 is a cyber security company whose mission is to defend clients and partners from the most advanced threats. Internet 2.0’s core products include Cloaking Firewall, 5th Column and Malcore. Artificial Intelligence, data and cyber security are the core drivers of the company.
Launched in 2018, IRIS Audio Technologies is the world's leading AI audio isolation software company, and has developed IRIS Clarity, its flagship product which significantly reduces background noise and interference from multidirectional communication channels.
Based in California, Lumitron Technologies was established to develop and commercialize unique x‐ray systems that enable revolutionary new capabilities for ultrahigh‐fidelity imaging, ultra‐low dose radiography, hyper‐precision radiotherapy, as well as element-specific and isotope-specific material identification, assay and imaging.
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