Shield AI
Shield AI is an Autonomous Systems & Software-Defined Primes company founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, United States. It has raised $2.5B in total funding, most recently a Series G in 2026 at a $12.7B valuation.
Shield AI develops autonomous AI pilots (Hivemind) for drones and fighter jets, enabling GPS- and communications-denied operations. Raised $500M+ at $2.7B valuation; acquired Martin UAV for V-BAT VTOL; Hivemind deployed in Ukraine; won AFWERX contracts for autonomous fighter pilots.
Leading the autonomy-first approach to airborne platforms from small quadcopters to F-16s, with deployed battlefield systems and major DoD contracts.
At a glance
Total raised
$2.5B
Headcount
1k-5k
Headquarters
San Diego
United StatesFounded
2015
Status
Private
Latest valuation
Where Shield AI ranks
Top 25 Defense companies →Funding history
Total raised
$2.5B
Rounds tracked
15
Latest stage
Series G
Latest valuation
$12.7B
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Growth | $500M | — | Blackstone |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Series G | $1.5B | $12.7B |
