Shield AI Secures $100M Series F Funding for Advancing AI Pilots in Military Aviation
Shield AI specializes in creating intelligent systems for defense applications.
Company Name: Shield AI
Location: San Diego, CA
Sector: Defense Technology
Funding Details: Raised an additional $100M in Series F funding and $200M in debt from Hercules Capital
Purpose of Investment:
- Accelerate the deployment of AI pilots across various aircraft classes.
Leadership: Ryan Tseng, CEO
Product:
- Hivemind: An AI pilot enabling teams of intelligent aircraft to autonomously complete missions in high-threat environments without GPS or remote operators.
- Capable of being integrated into different aircraft, including quadcopters, the MQ-35A V-BAT, and the F-16.
- Next year, it will be integrated into Kratos’ XQ-58 Valkyrie.Notable for executing advanced autonomous fighter jet maneuvers.
About Company:
- Shield AI, founded in 2015, specializes in creating intelligent systems for defense applications. Its flagship product, Hivemind, demonstrates the company's commitment to enhancing the capabilities and safety of service members and civilians.
Clients:
- Clients include various defense departments and contractors, requiring advanced AI and autonomous flying capabilities.
