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Autonomous air systems funding
Autonomous air systems
A sub-sector of Defense & Public Safety AI. Each company counts once, in its main sub-sector.
39 rounds, $16B raised by 23 companies, Jan 2, 2023 to Nov 14, 2026, 50% of Defense & Public Safety AI capital. Top three companies: Anduril Industries 56%, Shield AI 18%, Quantum Systems 11%.
| Company | HQ | Capital raised | Rounds | Exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | United States | $9B | 3 | — |
| Shield AI | United States | $2.9B | 4 | — |
| Quantum Systems | Germany | $1.7B | 5 | — |
| Tekever | United Kingdom | $654M | 3 | — |
| STARK | Germany | $567M | 1 | — |
| Neros Technologies | United States | $371M | 4 | — |
| Skydio | United States | $340M | 2 | — |
| Hermeus | United States | $200M | 1 | — |
| Raphe mPhibr | India | $100M | 1 | — |
| Swarm Aero | United States | $35M | 1 | — |
| Easy Aerial | United States | $20M | 1 | — |
| Hoverfly | United States | $20M | 1 | — |
| Kelluu | Finland | $16M | 1 | — |
| Beacon AI | United States | $15M | 1 | — |
| Delian Alliance Industries | Greece | $14M | 1 | — |
| Skyfire AI | United States | $12M | 2 | — |
| Aventra | United States | $3M | 1 | — |
| Sapient Perception | Denmark | $2.4M | 1 | — |
| Mutable Tactics | United Kingdom | $2.1M | 1 | — |
| Unmannd | India | $2M | 1 | — |
| Aerobotics7 | United States | $1.1M | 1 | — |
| Parabellum Systems | Turkey | $0 | 1 | — |
| Auterion | United States | $0 | 1 | — |
| Company | Amount | Stage | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | $5B | Series F+ | May 13, 2026 |
| Anduril Industries | $2.5B | Series F+ | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Shield AI | $1.5B | Series F+ | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Anduril Industries | $1.5B | Series F+ | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Quantum Systems | $1.2B | Series D | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Shield AI | $1B | Series F+ | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Tekever | $580M | Series D | Sep 23, 2026 |
| STARK | $567M | Series C | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Neros Technologies | $250M | Series C | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Shield AI | $240M | Series F+ | Mar 6, 2025 |