Divergent Secures $290 Million to Scale Digital Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense

Divergent Technologies has closed a $290 million Series E funding round to accelerate deployment of its Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), a software-defined, end-to-end digital manufacturing platform. The raise, led by Rochefort Asset Management, values the company at $2.3 billion and includes $250 million in equity and $40 million in debt capital.

The funding positions Divergent to expand its footprint in aerospace and defense manufacturing, where speed, adaptability, and precision are increasingly mission-critical.

A New Model for Industrial Production

Founded in 2014, Divergent developed DAPS to unify design, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly into a single digital workflow. The platform enables rapid iteration and low-volume production of complex components, offering a compelling alternative to traditional manufacturing for aerospace primes and defense contractors.

CEO Lukas Czinger described the company’s mission as “transforming the built world” through software-defined production. With this latest infusion of capital, Divergent plans to scale its team, expand manufacturing capacity, and develop new product families tailored to defense and aerospace applications.

From Supercars to Supersonics

Divergent first gained traction in the automotive sector, supplying lightweight, high-performance components to OEMs like Aston Martin, Bugatti, and McLaren. In 2022, the company pivoted toward aerospace and defense, securing contracts with General Atomics and later expanding to Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Triumph Group.

In the first half of 2025 alone, Divergent introduced over 200 new aerospace and defense part numbers, bringing its total to more than 600 unique components across industries. This surge reflects growing demand for modular, digitally manufactured parts that can be rapidly deployed and customized for mission-specific needs.

Strategic Backing and National Security Alignment

Rochefort Asset Management, a national security-focused investment firm licensed under the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital, led the round. Co-CEO Kyle Bass emphasized Divergent’s role in strengthening America’s industrial base, calling the company “a stronger, faster, and more adaptable” solution for defense production.

The partnership aligns Divergent with federal efforts to modernize manufacturing and reduce dependency on legacy supply chains. As geopolitical tensions and procurement timelines tighten, platforms like DAPS offer a path to resilience and responsiveness.

Implications for Aerospace Stakeholders

For aerospace professionals, Divergent’s rise signals a shift in how complex systems may be designed and built in the coming decade. The ability to digitally iterate, print, and assemble certified components at scale could redefine supply chain dynamics, especially for low-rate initial production and sustainment programs.

As defense agencies seek to field new capabilities faster, Divergent’s model offers a blueprint for agile manufacturing that meets both performance and compliance standards.