Divergent Technologies, a defense manufacturing company based in Torrance, California, is restructuring the means by which advanced vehicles, space systems, and missile components are produced in America.

The company announced last week that it closed a staggering $290 million Series E funding round led by the investment firm Rochefort Asset Management, taking the company's valuation further up to $2.3 billion. Divergent had collected over $1 billion as a cumulative sum since the inception of the company in the year 2014 with this new raise.

The new capital serves as a milestone for Divergent Technologies defense manufacturing since the company not only provides the latest United States-assembled components but also designs and assembles production equipment. This approach makes Divergent special compared to most other players since the majority of them heavily depend on third-party sources for the fundamental production equipment.

End-to-End Digital Production

At the heart of the Divergent approach is the private digital production system of the company. Divergent uses software-based advanced designs and 3-D printing technology to quickly and efficiently assemble highly complicated components that cannot be produced by traditional methods.

Divergent initially partnered with Nikon SLM Solutions to co-develop industrial-strength 3-D printers but builds and designs the printers in-house for a more secure and highly American supply chain.

It has also helped Divergent avoid global supply disruptions and price fluctuations, which beset many manufacturers during 2025. As tariffs and changing trade policies cause confusion, manufacturing equipment domestically provides the company with stable pricing and closer quality control.

Meeting Luxury and Defense Markets

Though Divergent is intimately connected to defense production, the company's impact goes well beyond the realm of military uses. Divergent's initial achievements were the delivery of high-performance frames and suspension systems for luxury car makers like McLaren, Bugatti, and Aston Martin.

By proving the robustness and accuracy of the 3-D printed parts used in the tough environment of supercars, Divergent established for itself the capability of the technology for extreme operating environments.

That track record attracted the attention of major defense and aerospace companies. Today, Divergent counts industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, RTX unit Raytheon, General Atomics, and Triumph Group among its customers.

The ability to manufacture lighter, stronger, and more complex parts is especially valuable for missile systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and next-generation defense platforms where performance and efficiency are critical.

Investment Confidence

The $290 million funding round signals growing investor confidence in Divergent’s vision. Rochefort Asset Management and other backers see the company as uniquely positioned at the intersection of defense manufacturing, 3-D printing, and industrial automation.

With global security concerns rising, governments and defense contractors are eager to secure resilient supply chains and advanced production capabilities inside the U.S.

"Divergent not only proved the scalability of its digital production system but also the ability to seriously compress costs and schedules for core components," a market analyst noted. "That's a big deal for defense as well as commercial markets."

Looking Ahead

Having raised more than $1 billion and valued now at more than $2 billion, Divergent Technologies embarks on its next stage of growth. The company will significantly boost production capacity, expand domestic manufacturing facilities in the United States, and further improve the in-house machines.

By managing the whole production line—from software development of the automobile parts to the printers, which are themselves 3-D—Divergent builds a vertically integrated company model that may serve as a template for would-be manufacturers.

With the defense and even the commercial space markets becoming increasingly competitive, the Divergent Technologies defense manufacturing strategy emphasizes innovation, grit, and self-sufficiency. By combining state-of-the-art software and a safe supply chain, the company raises the bar for manufacturing vital American-made components.

Meanwhile, Divergent's customers—from luxury carmakers to defense giants—will be watching as the company increases production. Investors, too, bet the startup's risky approach for revamping manufacturing will continue to deliver returns as the demand for faster, smarter, and nimbler production processes quickens the pace in 2025 and beyond.