You're Invited: Private Capital, Defense and National Security - Investing at the Intersection
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Goodwin The New York Times Building 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018
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Private capital is playing an increasingly central role in defense and national security as governments accelerate investment in advanced technologies and rethink traditional procurement models. Rising geopolitical risk, evolving battlefield requirements and heightened regulatory scrutiny around ownership and control are reshaping how investors deploy capital and how transactions get done.
As highlighted at Davos 2026, discussions ranged from high-level debates on collective security and geopolitical realignment to concrete commitments around increased defense spending, innovation in defense technology, and the growing role of AI in cybersecurity and military applications. Defense is no longer a niche allocation. It is a strategic sector where private equity and growth investors are backing technology-driven businesses that support national security priorities while operating within complex legal and regulatory frameworks. Please join us for an in-person seminar exploring:
How private capital is structuring and deploying funds in defense and national security
Regulatory and government contracts considerations that shape deal execution and value
M&A dynamics unique to defense and security assets
Investor and company perspectives on scaling and exiting defense-focused businesses
Keynote Address We are honored to open the program with a keynote address by Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.).
Lt. Gen. Cloutier brings decades of senior leadership experience across global defense and security operations, including service as Commander of NATO Allied Land Command, Commander of U.S. Army Africa, and multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His remarks will ground the discussion in the operational realities of modern conflict and the growing importance of private industry and private capital in delivering scalable and resilient defense capabilities. Panel Discussion Following the keynote, we will host a panel discussion covering:
The program will conclude with a fireside chat featuring Henry A. Crumpton, former State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism with the rank of ambassador-at-large, CIA, moderated by Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine.
