Shield AI

Based in the US, Shield AI Inc. operates as a technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for defense applications, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance operational effectiveness in complex environments. Founded in 2015 by co-founders by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter and headquartered in San Diego, US, Shield AI Inc. focuses on autonomous solutions for defense. In March 2025, Shield AI Inc.Shield AI specializes in advanced autonomous systems for defense applications, primarily centered around its AI-powered developer platform, Hivemind. The platform allows developers to create, evaluate, test, and deploy mission autonomy solutions tailored for various defense scenarios. Key offerings include the Hivemind ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and targeting solutions, which enhance operational capabilities in contested environments by enabling platforms to operate autonomously without constant human oversight. Shield AI's products, such as the V-BAT drone and ViDAR surveillance system, provide unrivaled surveillance across air, land, and sea, designed for military organizations and government agencies globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and allied nations in Asia-Pacific.Shield AI generates revenue through a combination of direct sales and strategic partnerships with defense organizations and government entities. The company’s business model includes offering its flagship products, such as the Hivemind platform and V-BAT systems, through B2B transactions, often involving government contracts or defense procurement frameworks. Clients typically enter into agreements that encompass software licensing, hardware integration, and ongoing support services, structured as multi-year contracts or subscriptions for software updates. This transactional structure positions Shield AI to secure long-term relationships with its clients, who rely on the company’s innovations to enhance their operational effectiveness. The combination of these offerings contributes to a sustainable revenue stream aligned with the increasing demand for advanced defense capabilities in the global market. In March 2025, Shield AI Inc.17 billion post-money., a portfolio company of Andreessen Horowitz, ARK Invest, Bloomberg Beta, Breyer Capital, Chaos Ventures, Disruptive, Dorm Room Fund, Founder Collective, Gaingels, Hanwha Asset Management, Homebrew, Innovation X Advisors, Kinled Holding, L3Harris Technologies, Marlinspike Partners, Point72 Asset Management, Point72 Ventures, Riot Ventures, Snowpoint Ventures, SVB Capital, United States Innovative Technology, and Washington Harbour Partners, agreed to acquire Aechelon Technology, Inc. from Sagewind Capital. The March 2026 acquisition aims to provide Shield AI Inc. with high-fidelity simulation, physics-based sensors, synthetic reality applications, pilot training systems, and aircraft and autonomous system testing.

1. Round

   Nov 5, 2026

   Amount

   $1B

   Investors

   Locked

2. Series G

   Mar 26, 2026

   Amount

   $1.5B

   Investors

   Locked

3. Series F

   Mar 6, 2025

   Amount

   $240M

   Investors

   Locked

4. Series F

   Jan 8, 2024

   Amount

   $82M

   Investors

   Locked

5. Series F

   Sep 13, 2023

   Amount

   $114M

   Investors

   Locked

6. Series E

   May 20, 2022

   Amount

   $60M

   Investors

   Locked

7. Series E

   May 16, 2022

   Amount

   $73M

   Investors

   Locked

8. Series D

   Aug 24, 2021

   Amount

   $223M

   Investors

   Locked

9. Series C

   Oct 27, 2020

   Amount

   $53M

   Investors

   Locked

10. Series A

    Dec 20, 2018

    Amount

    $10M

    Investors

    Locked

11. Series A

    Mar 21, 2017

    Amount

    $11M

    Investors

    Locked

12. Seed

    May 19, 2016

    Amount

    $2.6M

    Investors

    Locked