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Shield AI

Shield AI builds AI-powered autonomy software (Hivemind) and autonomous drones/aircraft for defense and national security applications.

DefenseSan Diego, CAFounded 2015
Last verified Jul 31, 2026

Key Metrics

Valuation
$12.7B
As of Jul 31, 2026Value Add Pulse research
Total funding
$3.5B
As of Jul 31, 2026Value Add Pulse research

Company Snapshot

Shield AI is a Defense company, based in San Diego, CA, founded 2015. Latest valuation $12.7B (As of Jul 31, 2026, Value Add Pulse research). Total funding $3.5B (As of Jul 31, 2026).

Valuation over time
$0M$7.0B$14B2026-032026-07
Underlying values
As ofValueMethodSource
Jul 31, 2026$12.7BReportedValue Add Pulse research
Mar 2026$12.7BReportedValue Add VC entity registry

Investors

Latest Pulse

  1. Defense Tech's $14.6B Pace Shows No Sign of SlowingDefense tech startups raised $14.6 billion in the first five months of 2026 alone, already blowing past the previous full-year record of $9.6 billion set in 2025, led by Anduril, Shield AI and Saronic.โ†’
  2. Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026Defense tech startups have already pulled in more than $14.6 billion in venture funding in 2026, surpassing all of 2025's record $9.6 billion, led by Anduril, Shield AI and Saronic megarounds.โ†’

Coverage Timeline

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  1. FUNDINGDefense Tech's $14.6B Pace Shows No Sign of Slowingโ†’
  2. FUNDINGDefense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026โ†’

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