People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2024–2024 · Defense
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askari Defense, Inc. | — | Defense | Seed | $1.5M | $4.7M | 2024 |
Benjamin J. Airdo at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Benjamin J. Airdo on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Airdo | 1 | 1 |
| Marc Van Zyl | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Van Zyl | 1 | 1 |
| Robert C. Van Zyl | 1 | 1 |
| Marc J. Van Zyl | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.