Italian manufacturing technology company Roboze has secured new DefenceTech investment as it prepares to open a dedicated aerospace and defence headquarters in the United States.
The Bari based company announced that US venture capital firm Rule 1 Ventures has joined its latest funding round. The investment will support Roboze’s expansion across strategic markets while accelerating the adoption of its distributed manufacturing technology in critical industries.
The new capital arrives as global aerospace, defence and energy sectors look for more resilient production systems that can respond quickly to supply chain disruption.
Roboze raises DefenceTech investment from Rule 1 Ventures
Rule 1 Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on defence and national security technologies, led the latest investment into Roboze.
The round also attracted a group of strategic investors with experience across defence, global industry and government affairs. These include Privcorp Ventures, Tholus Capital and the Ferrari Family Office.
Several notable individuals also participated in the funding. Among them is Heather Podesta, founder and chief executive of government relations firm Invariant LLC, and Gary Ang, a former operating partner at Temasek and a former Singapore Air Force official.
Existing Roboze shareholders also increased their investment in the company. These include Federico Faggin, widely recognised for inventing the microprocessor, and Rialto Venture Capital.
Together, the group of investors brings expertise that spans advanced technology, defence policy, global industrial markets and venture investment.
What Roboze does and why its technology matters
Founded in 2014, Roboze focuses on advanced manufacturing systems designed for industries where reliability and performance are critical. The company develops integrated production platforms that combine additive manufacturing hardware, advanced materials and intelligent software.
Its goal is to make it possible to produce complex, high performance components wherever they are needed rather than relying solely on centralised factories. According to Roboze founder and chief executive Alessio Lorusso, modern industrial resilience requires far more than machines alone.
He said the company is working to build a manufacturing platform that integrates hardware, materials science and intelligent software to support the production of advanced components in strategic sectors.
Decentralised manufacturing for critical industries
A core part of Roboze’s strategy is decentralised manufacturing. This model allows production to be distributed across multiple locations rather than concentrated in a single facility. By combining proprietary hardware, materials engineering and software systems, Roboze enables high performance components to be produced closer to where they are needed.
This capability is particularly valuable for sectors such as aerospace, defence, energy and transportation where supply chains can be long and complex. The company’s platform integrates additive manufacturing systems, high performance polymers and composite materials, digital manufacturing software and smart factory infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence also plays a role in optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring consistent quality across distributed production sites.
Addressing supply chain challenges in aerospace and defence
Supply chain disruptions have become a growing concern for governments and industrial companies around the world. Industries that rely on highly specialised parts often face long lead times and limited manufacturing flexibility. Roboze believes its technology can help address these challenges by enabling localised, on demand production of critical components.
Instead of waiting for parts to be shipped from centralised factories, operators can manufacture them closer to where they are required. This approach can significantly reduce delays while also lowering the risk associated with fragile logistics networks.
In sectors such as defence and aerospace, the ability to quickly produce replacement parts or specialised components can be crucial for maintaining operational readiness.
Roboze clients across aerospace and industrial sectors
The company already works with several large industrial and aerospace organisations. Its customer base includes Airbus, Leonardo, Fincantieri, Hitachi and SLB. These companies operate in sectors where component performance, reliability and supply chain stability are essential.
By providing advanced additive manufacturing platforms and materials, Roboze supports the production of complex components that would traditionally require lengthy manufacturing processes. This capability has made the company increasingly relevant for industries seeking greater control over their production systems.
New US aerospace and defence headquarters in California
Roboze is preparing to strengthen its presence in the United States with the opening of a new aerospace and defence headquarters. The facility will open on 20 March 2026 in El Segundo, California, a major hub for aerospace and defence companies. The location places Roboze close to key industry partners, government organisations and defence contractors.
Establishing a dedicated headquarters in the US is expected to accelerate collaboration with American aerospace and defence organisations. It also supports the company’s wider strategy of building distributed manufacturing capabilities across multiple regions.
Roboze leadership and long term vision
Roboze founder and chief executive Alessio Lorusso has led the company since its creation in 2014. Under his leadership, Roboze has positioned itself as a technology provider focused on advanced manufacturing solutions for critical sectors. The company’s vision centres on building infrastructure that allows strategic industries to produce advanced components locally when they are needed. This focus has attracted investors with backgrounds in defence and national security.
James Winnefeld, partner at Rule 1 Ventures, said future readiness depends not only on advanced systems but also on the ability to sustain and produce them. He noted that Roboze is developing industrial capability that will become increasingly important for national security.
Rule 1 Ventures itself is led by national security figures including retired four star admiral James A Winnefeld Jr, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Todd Ehrlich, a former US Navy SEAL and defence entrepreneur.
Future expansion across global defence and industrial markets
With fresh investment secured, Roboze plans to expand its operational footprint across the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
The goal is to deploy distributed manufacturing platforms that can support governments, defence contractors and major industrial companies.
As supply chain resilience becomes a growing priority for strategic industries, technologies that enable flexible and localised production are likely to become more valuable.
Roboze believes its combination of additive manufacturing hardware, advanced materials and intelligent software can play a central role in that shift.
If the company succeeds, its distributed manufacturing model could help reshape how critical components are produced across aerospace, defence and other strategic sectors.