Startup Raises $42 Million to Simplify Carbon Fiber Supply Chain for Defense and Aerospace

Layup Parts, founded by a veteran of defense contractor Anduril, secured $42 million in funding in June 2026. The company is building a marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers of carbon fiber and advanced composite parts—materials used in aircraft and military equipment. The startup's backers believe a digital platform can streamline an industry that has historically been fragmented across many specialized manufacturers.