Shield AI

company 2 Deals 6 Partners

San Diego-based defense technology company founded in 2015, specializing in AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications. Develops advanced autonomy software and hardware for aircraft, drones, and surveillance systems with 750 employees.

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Founded 2015 750 employees

Defense Technology CompanyOEM/Equipment

Strategic Overview

Focuses on advancing AI autonomy for defense applications, particularly autonomous flight systems.
Develops specialized aircraft and drone systems (X-BAT, V-BAT) with AI pilots for military use.
Actively pursues government contracts and partnerships for autonomous systems deployment.
Core technology (Hivemind) is designed for contested and degraded environments where traditional control fails.

Deal History (2)

Royal Netherlands Navy acquires 12 V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems from Shield AI for maritime domain awareness operations

supplier Defense Netherlands Mar 30, 2026

Shield AI to acquire defense software simulation company Aechelon Technology Inc.

Buyer Defense null Mar 26, 2026

Investment Focus

Technologies

Defense2

Geography

Netherlands1

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Key People

Ryan Tseng

Co-founder & CEO

Brandon Tseng

Co-founder & President

Track Record

Years Active

Detailed Analysis

Sectors

Defense & AerospaceUtilitiesTransportDigital/Telecom

Geographies

USA (1 deal)United Arab EmiratesUK

Technologies

AI/Machine Learning (1 deal)Autonomy (1 deal)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)Surveillance SystemsAI Pilots

Deal Stage

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