The project would be a "multi-phase, next-generation, vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing and advanced computing fabrication facility," according to the proposal.

The Seattle-based startup's Series A round was led by Glilot Capital, NFX, and SignalFire, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.

The deals come as the DOD has doubled down on diversifying its exposure to AI vendors in the wake of its controversial dispute with Anthropic over usage terms of its AI models.