# Hidden Level

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hidden-level

- Industry: Aerospace
- Headquarters: Syracuse, US
- Website: www.hiddenlevel.com
- Total disclosed funding: $119M
- Latest round: Series C (Feb 3, 2025)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Hidden Level Inc. is a US-based technology firm specializing in advanced Radio Frequency detection systems, designed to strengthen national security and public safety through innovative aerial activity monitoring solutions.Founded in 2018 in Syracuse, US, Hidden Level Inc. focuses on developing advanced sensor technology for tracking aerial activities. The company has engaged in 8 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series C, raising USD 65.00 mn on May 24, 2023, led by DFJ Growth with participation from various investors. The CEO is Jeffrey Cole.Hidden Level specializes in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) detection technology, offering a suite of passive, multifunction sensors designed to enhance national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure protection. Their core product range enables users to identify, track, and classify crewed and uncrewed aerial activity, including potential threats operating under stealth conditions. The sensors are tailored for various applications, including monitoring drone activity around sensitive locations and ensuring infrastructure integrity, serving government agencies, defense contractors, and infrastructure operators nationwide and among allied nations.Hidden Level generates revenue through multiple channels, including Data as a Service (DaaS) and hardware sales. The company operates under subscription-based agreements allowing clients access to real-time data from their sensor network and sells individual sensors tailored to operational needs. Revenue is derived largely from contracts with governmental entities and defense organizations, emphasizing their compliance with regulatory standards.In May 2023, Hidden Level Inc. raised USD 10 mn in grant funding from the US Department of Defense, which will be utilized to accelerate the development, production, and deployment of its drone sensing and tracking technology. The company aims to expand its product offerings and enhance its market presence, focusing on the growing demand for surveillance technologies in defense and public safety sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Feb 3, 2025, $65M — Revolution Ventures, Veteran Ventures Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Founders Circle Capital, DFJ Growth, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Washington Harbour Partners, Booz Allen Ventures
- Series B, Jun 1, 2024, $35M — Valor Equity Partners, Lauder Partners, Veteran Ventures Capital, Washington Harbour Partners, Booz Allen Ventures
- Series A, Jun 4, 2021, $17M — Alsop Louie Partners, Lauder Partners, Quest Venture Partners, Pipeline Capital Partners, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Lobby Capital
- Seed, Aug 1, 2020 — J-Ventures
- Seed, Mar 27, 2019, $2M — Quest Venture Partners, Pipeline Capital Partners, Lauder Partners

## Investors

- Quest Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quest-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Pipeline Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pipeline-capital-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Lauder Partners — Seed, Series A, Series B
- J-Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/j-ventures) — Seed
- Alsop Louie Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alsop-louie-partners) — Series A
- Lockheed Martin Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lockheed-martin-ventures) — Series A, Series C
- Lobby Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lobby-capital) — Series A
- Valor Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-equity-partners) — Series B
- Veteran Ventures Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/veteran-ventures-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Washington Harbour Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/washington-harbour-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Booz Allen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/booz-allen-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Revolution Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/revolution-ventures) — Series C
- Costanoa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/costanoa-ventures) — Series C
- Founders Circle Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-circle-capital) — Series C
- DFJ Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dfj-growth) — Series C