Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company developing AI-powered autonomy software and aircraft for contested environments. Its Hivemind platform and V-BAT unmanned aircraft are designed to operate even when GPS, communications links, or remote human control are unavailable.
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INDUSTRY
Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence
SECTOR
National Security / Autonomous Systems / Aerospace
FOCUS
Autonomous Systems, Defense Applications
TECHNOLOGY
AI-Powered Autonomy, Aircraft Mission Systems, Autonomous Flight Software
STAGE OF INVESTMENT
Series G
HEADQUARTERS
San Diego, CA
WEBSITE
Future conflicts will demand systems that can keep operating when GPS, communications, and remote control fail. Shield AI is building autonomy for exactly those environments, where resilient decision-making can become a mission requirement
Mike Shufeldt, MBA
Fund Manager
What they do.
Shield AI develops AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense operations in complex, contested environments. Its Hivemind software enables aircraft and unmanned systems to operate with minimal human input, while platforms such as V-BAT are designed to continue missions even when GPS and communications are disrupted.
Why we invested.
Shield AI was founded around a clear thesis: future conflicts will require autonomous systems that can continue operating in communications-denied environments. What stood out to us was the combination of Hivemind’s platform potential, proven operational deployment, and hardware such as V-BAT. We believe autonomy will become increasingly critical to modern defense, and Shield AI is building technology designed for that shift.
Leadership.
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Tseng
President, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Brandon Tseng
President & Co-Founder
Nathan Michael
Chief Technology Officer
