Defense technology startup Shield AI valued at $5.3B in $240M funding round - SiliconANGLE
Mar 07, 2025 - siliconangle.com
Defense technology startup Shield AI has secured $240 million in a Series F-1 funding round, valuing the company at $5.3 billion. The round saw participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, U.S. Innovative Technology, and Washington Harbour, along with new investors L3Harris Technologies Inc. and Hanwha Aerospace Co. Shield AI's total outside funding now stands at $1.3 billion. The company's flagship product, Hivemind Enterprise, is a platform for autonomous defense systems like drones, featuring components such as EdgeOS, Pilot, and Forge, which facilitate autonomous machine development and operation without reliable communication links or GPS.
Shield AI plans to use the new funding to enhance its software offerings. The company also provides hardware products, including the V-Bat drone and VIDAR, a camera and analytics system. Shield AI is now the second most valuable defense technology startup, following Anduril Industries Inc.
Key takeaways:
Shield AI has raised $240 million in a Series F-1 funding round, valuing the company at $5.3 billion.
The funding round included participation from Andreessen Horowitz, U.S. Innovative Technology, Washington Harbour, L3Harris Technologies Inc., and Hanwha Aerospace Co.
Shield AI's flagship product, Hivemind Enterprise, is a platform for autonomous defense systems, featuring components like EdgeOS, Pilot, and Forge.
The company plans to use the new funding to enhance its software portfolio, making it the second most valuable defense technology startup after Anduril Industries Inc.
