Shield AI
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a Defense startup based in San Diego, CA that has raised $3.2B in venture capital across 8 funding rounds since 2015. The company reached Series G stage in February 2021 with a $90M round led by Point72 Ventures. Shield AI's investor base includes 5 institutional funds, with Advent International leading the most recent equity round.
Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI pilot software (Hivemind) and aircraft including V-BAT and X-BAT, enabling intelligent systems to operate without remote operators, GPS, or communications in contested environments. Founded in 2015 by former Navy SEAL Brandon Tseng and his co-founders, the company has grown to serve the U.S. military and allies across more than 26 classes of vehicles. As of March 2026, Shield AI is valued at $12.7 billion following its $2B Series G round.
Shield AI Funding Rounds Timeline
8 rounds · $3.2B raised · since 2015
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | February 2021 | $90M | — | Point72 Ventures | — |
| Series D | August 2021 | $210M | $1B | Disruptive | Point72 Ventures |
| Series E | June 2022 | $165M | $2.3B | Snowpoint Ventures | Disruptive, Point72 Ventures |
| Series F | October 2023 | $200M | $2.7B | Disruptive | Snowpoint Ventures |
| Series F-1 | March 2025 | $240M | $5.3B | — | — |
| Series G | March 2026 | $1.5B | $12.7B | Advent International | Blackstone |
Investors in Shield AI
5 institutional investors across 8 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Shield AI
- FundingThe March 2026 US Venture Capital Funding ReportMarch 2026
Questions about Shield AI
How much has Shield AI raised?
Shield AI has raised $3.2B across 8 funding rounds since 2015.
Who are the investors of Shield AI?
Shield AI's investors include Advent International, Disruptive, Snowpoint Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Blackstone.
When was Shield AI's last funding round?
Shield AI's most recent round was a $90M Series C in February 2021, led by Point72 Ventures.
What is Shield AI's valuation?
Shield AI reached a $12.7B valuation (unicorn status) with its Series C round in February 2021.
Where is Shield AI headquartered?
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