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Company Profile
Shield AI builds AI-powered autonomy software (Hivemind) and autonomous drones/aircraft for defense and national security applications.
Founded 2015San Diego, CA$3.5B raised$12.7B valuation
Investors
Advent InternationalJPMorgan Strategic Investment GroupBlackstoneAndreessen HorowitzL3HarrisHanwha Asset ManagementPoint72 VenturesDisruptive
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Shield AI FAQ
- What is Shield AI's valuation in 2026?
- Shield AI was last valued at $12.7B in its most recent funding round.
- How much has Shield AI raised?
- Shield AI has raised approximately $3.5B in total funding to date.
- Is Shield AI publicly traded?
- No. Shield AI is privately held, last valued at $12.7B.
- Who are Shield AI's investors?
- Shield AI's investors include Advent International, JPMorgan Strategic Investment Group, Blackstone, Andreessen Horowitz, L3Harris, Hanwha Asset Management, Point72 Ventures, Disruptive.
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FUNDING$14.6B H1 2026
Defense Tech's $14.6B Pace Shows No Sign of Slowing
Defense 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.
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Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026
FUNDING$14.6B+ into defense tech in 2026
Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026
Defense 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.