What Aurelius Systems does
Aurelius Systems says it builds AI-powered directed-energy laser defense platforms that protect troops, bases and infrastructure from drone threats.[1] Its flagship system, Archimedes, is an autonomous counter-drone laser that the company says tracks, targets and neutralizes aerial threats in seconds.[1],[2] Aurelius Systems is a San Francisco-based defense technology company, according to citybiz.[3] Aurelius had 19 employees in August 2026 and expects to grow to more than 40 by the end of 2026, the company said.[2]
Business model and customers
Aurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall in July 2026 to advance autonomous counter-drone defense.[1] The company says it won the U.S. Army's first-ever FUZE competition at the Association of the United States Army event.[4] Aurelius Systems announced in April 2026 that it opened a U.S. manufacturing line for high-power fiber lasers.[5]
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Recent changes
- Aug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026Aurelius Systems Raises $40M for Laser Defense Pulse story
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026Raised $40M Series A Aurelius Systems
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026New investor: Alumni Ventures Aurelius Systems
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026New investor: General Catalyst Aurelius Systems
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026New investor: Decisive Point Aurelius Systems
Earlier changes (2)
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026New investor: Draper Associates Aurelius Systems
- Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026New investor: KAS Venture Partners Aurelius Systems
Funding History
1 event · sources dated per row| Date | Event | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Series A | $40M | — | Draper AssociatesLeadcitybiz · unverifiedKAS Venture PartnersLeadcitybiz · unverifiedGeneral Catalystcitybiz · unverifiedHanwha Defense USAcitybiz · unverifiedAlumni VenturesunverifiedDecisive PointunverifiedOutlanderBravo Victor Venture CapitalDetroit Venture Partners | Pulse story |
How Aurelius Systems has been funded
Aurelius Systems raised a $10 million seed round co-led by General Catalyst and Draper Associates, announced in September 2025.[6],[5] On August 5, 2026, Aurelius Systems closed a $40 million Series A co-led by Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners.[2],[3] General Catalyst, Hanwha Asset Management Venture Fund, Outlander, Alumni Ventures, Bravo Victor Venture Capital, Detroit Venture Partners and Decisive Point participated in the Series A, according to the company.[2] Aurelius said the Series A will fund continued development of Archimedes, production scale-up and supply-chain vertical integration.[2]
Investors and their roles
- Draper Associates (co-led the Series A, Aug 2026; co-led the seed round, Sep 2025)[3],[6],[5]
- KAS Venture Partners (co-led the Series A, Aug 2026)[3]
- General Catalyst (co-led the seed round, Sep 2025; participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[6],[5],[2]
- Hanwha Asset Management Venture Fund (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
- Outlander (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
- Alumni Ventures (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
- Bravo Victor Venture Capital (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
- Detroit Venture Partners (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
- Decisive Point (participated in the Series A, Aug 2026)[2]
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Aurelius Systems FAQ
How much has Aurelius Systems raised?
Value Add VC tracks $50 million across two rounds for Aurelius Systems: a $10 million seed round (Sep 2025) and a $40 million Series A (Aug 2026).[6],[5],[2]
Who invested in Aurelius Systems?
Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners co-led Aurelius Systems' August 2026 Series A, with General Catalyst, Hanwha Asset Management Venture Fund, Outlander, Alumni Ventures and others participating.[3],[2]
Who is the CEO of Aurelius Systems?
Michael LaFramboise is the CEO and co-founder of Aurelius Systems.[2]
What does Aurelius Systems do?
Aurelius Systems builds Archimedes, an autonomous directed-energy laser system designed to track and neutralize drones.[1]
Where is Aurelius Systems based?
Aurelius Systems is based in San Francisco, according to citybiz's August 2026 report.[3]
Is Aurelius Systems public?
Aurelius Systems closed a private Series A in August 2026, so it is privately held as of that date.[2]
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