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Shield AI, founded in 2015 in San Diego, California, develops drones and AI software for military applications, making it the second-highest-valued defense tech startup in the United States.
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Timeline
- 2026-03FundingD轮及以后$2.0B
- 2025-03FundingB轮$240M
- 2024-01FundingNew funding round$300M
- 2023-11FundingD轮及以后$200M
- 2022-12FundingD轮及以后$225M
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Funding history
- 2026-03Series D+$2.0B
Investors · Advent International、JPMorgan Chase’s Security and Resiliency Initiative、Snowpoint Ventures、Blackstone
- 2025-03Series B$240M
Investors · L3Harris、Hanwha Aerospace、U.S. Innovative Technology、Andreessen Horowitz、Washington Harbour Partners
Source · SVTR Weekly #095 - 2024-01$300M
Investors · Hercules Capital
Source · SVTR Weekly #034 - 2023-11Series D+$200M
Investors · Disruptive、Riot Ventures、ARK Invest、U.S. Innovation Technology Fund、Snowpoint Ventures、Blackstone
Source · SVTR Weekly #026 - 2022-12Series D+$225M
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