Aurelius Systems
San Francisco, California, United States · Cyber Security, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Aurelius Systems is developing autonomous laser weapons to counter modern drone threats. Based in San Francisco, the company fuses advanced optics, AI-guided tracking, and high-powered directed energy into a compact platform that can eliminate low-cost drones for a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. Aurelius is accelerating the deployment of practical, scalable, and field-ready innovatio
Key facts
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Employees
- 22
- Industries
- Cyber Security, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Status
- Private
- Website
- aureliussystems.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Aurelius Systems
- : Aurelius Systems Appoints Brice Cooper as Chief Strategy Officer
- : Aurelius Systems secures $40M Series A funding led by Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners to meet the growing demand for counter-drone systems.
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- : Aurelius Systems Appoints Dustin Hicks as Head of Growth
- : Aurelius Systems raises $10 million in a seed round led by General Catalyst and Draper Associates to develop its autonomous laser defense system for combating drone threats.
Aurelius Systems funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Series A | $40.0M |
| Jan 2026 | Venture | $10.0M |
| Sep 2025 | Seed | $10.0M |
Leadership
- Brice Cooper, Chief Strategy Officer
- Alfredo, Head of Talent
- Joseph, Head of Operations
- Dustin Hicks, Head of Growth
- Michael LaFramboise, Founder
- John Marmaduke, Founder
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Employee benefit plans
Aurelius Systems files 1 employee benefit plan with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Aurelius Systems in the news
- CORRECTING and REPLACING Aurelius Systems Secures $40M Series A to Meet Growing Demand for Counter-Drone Systems - Yahoo Finance (Aug 05, 2026)
- Aurelius Systems Announces Brice Cooper as Chief Strategy Officer - Yahoo Finance (Sep 29, 2026)
- Aurelius Systems and American Rheinmetall Partner to Advance Autonomous Counter-Drone Defense - Yahoo Finance (Jul 07, 2026)
- Electro Optic Systems: I Was Wrong And Here Is Why (Rating Upgrade) - Seeking Alpha (Aug 25, 2025)
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About Aurelius Systems: questions and answers
What does Aurelius Systems do?
Aurelius Systems is developing autonomous laser weapons to counter modern drone threats. Based in San Francisco, the company fuses advanced optics, AI-guided tracking, and high-powered directed energy into a compact platform that can eliminate low-cost drones for a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. Aurelius is accelerating the deployment of practical, scalable, and field-ready innovatio
Where is Aurelius Systems headquartered?
Aurelius Systems is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
How many employees does Aurelius Systems have?
Aurelius Systems has about 22 employees.
Has Aurelius Systems raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Aurelius Systems. The most recent, Series A of $40.0M, was in Aug 2026.
Who leads Aurelius Systems?
Michael LaFramboise is a Founder at Aurelius Systems.
What is the latest news on Aurelius Systems?
On Sep 29, 2026, Aurelius Systems Appoints Brice Cooper as Chief Strategy Officer
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy