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Vanguard Defense, Inc.

Provides defense companies with data labeling and model oversight by U.S. veterans.

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Updated Nov 11, 2026·Latest SEC filing Mar 10, 2026·Suggest an edit

About Vanguard Defense

Vanguard Defense is a private company based in Fullerton, California, incorporated in 2024 in Delaware. It has reported $6,281,034 raised in one offering on Form D since March 2026. Its chief executive is Johnny Ni.

Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)

First saleFiled with SECAmount soldInvestorsAvg. checkTermsFiling
Jan 27, 2026Mar 10, 2026$6,281,034of $7.0M target17$369KEquity, Securities on exercise, Simple Agreement for Future EquityRule 506(b)Form D ↗

First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.

Leadership Team

Executive officers and directors listed on Vanguard Defense's Form D filed Mar 10, 2026.

AK
Arthur Karell
Director
Also a director at AnySignal and Fortastra and an executive officer at First In.
JN
Johnny Ni
Chief Executive Officer and director
BN
Brian Ni
Executive officer and director

Sources

  1. SECVanguard Defense, Inc. filing history
  2. CompanyTerms and Condition