Company
Mission
Empowering veteran-led and defense-related businesses with flexible, founder-friendly capital through royalty and equity financing. We honor the leadership of those who served by fueling innovation in national security.
American Thunder Royalties is a veteran-aligned capital partner focused on the future of defense innovation. We provide non-dilutive royalty financing and strategic equity upside to high-growth, mission-critical companies — from AI and autonomy to hypersonics and cyber.
Our model is simple:
- Upfront capital for founders who win DoD contracts
- Recurring revenue for investors
- National security impact through veteran leadership
Backed by decades of royalty, defense, and government contract expertise, we bridge the gap between battlefield-proven innovators and the capital they need to scale.
About Us
About Us
American Thunder Royalties is a veteran-aligned capital partner focused on the future of defense innovation. We provide non-dilutive royalty financing and strategic equity upside to high-growth, mission-critical companies — from AI and autonomy to hypersonics and cyber.
Our model is simple:
- Upfront capital for founders who win DoD contracts
- Recurring revenue for investors
- National security impact through veteran leadership
Backed by decades of royalty, defense, and government contract expertise, we bridge the gap between battlefield-proven innovators and the capital they need to scale.
Business Model
Investors
Cameron Chell
Chairman
Cameron Chell, a visionary leader, brings decades of entrepreneurial expertise, having founded and guided multiple innovative ventures. In the past five years, he has served as President, CEO & Director of Draganfly, Inc. (since 2022), Executive Chairman of WEconnect Health (since 2024), and Chairman & Secretary of Wenn Digital, Inc. (since 2018), alongside past roles including Independent Director of XTM, Inc. (2019-2022) and Director of Health Outcomes Worldwide (2017-2021).
Drew Clark
Special Advisor