Shield AI
SAN DIEGO, California, United States · Information Technology, information technology & services
Shield AI is redefining what is possible for defense and commercial unmanned systems, building self-driving technology that enables intelligent teams of systems to execute complex operations without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. Put simply – we're building the world's best AIpilots. We are a mission driven company founded to protect service members and civilians with artificially intellig
Key facts
- Headquarters
- SAN DIEGO, California, United States
- Employees
- 1,800
- Industries
- Information Technology, information technology & services
- Status
- Private
- Website
- shield.ai
- Company page
Recent activity at Shield AI
- : Shield Appoints Matt Ofilos as Chief Financial Officer
- : Shield raises $2.5 billion in a funding round to support its $5.3 billion acquisition of Echodyne. This includes $1 billion in Series H funding at a $28.8 billion valuation.
- : Shield AI partners with Honeywell Aerospace to achieve autonomous flight in six weeks using Hivemind software.
- : Shield AI and PGZ Group sign a five-year partnership agreement for X-BAT production in Poland.
- : Greece Expands Partnership with Shield AI to Enhance Drone Fleet for Maritime Surveillance.
- : Shield AI
- : Shield AI to Acquire Aechelon Technology
- : Shield AI to acquire software simulation company Aechelon and raise $2B at $12.7B valuation
- : Shield AI and Parry Labs Partner to Enhance Military Autonomy Through Edge Computing.
- : Shield AI announces partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries for advancing AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise
Shield AI funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Series H | $2.5B |
| May 2026 | Venture | $1.5B |
| Mar 2026 | Series G+ | $2.0B |
| Mar 2025 | Series F | $240.0M |
| Dec 2023 | Series F | Undisclosed |
Leadership
- Brandon Tseng, Co-Founder
- Ryan Tseng, Executive Officer, Director
- Peter Levine, Director
- Satya Patel, Director
- Daniel Gwak, Director
- Robert Jr., Director
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Employee benefit plans
Shield AI files 3 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Shield AI in the news
- Shield AI selects Seattle area to build X-BAT autonomous fighter jet, plans to add 4,000 jobs by early 2030s - GeekWire (Sep 30, 2026)
- Shield AI to acquire radar maker Echodyne to bust drones - Military Times (Nov 05, 2026)
- Shield AI names Kansas and Washington the flight test and production homes of X-BAT - shield.ai (Sep 30, 2026)
- Shield to acquire Echodyne in a transaction valued at $5.3 billion and raise $2.5 billion at a $28.8 billion valuation - Shield AI (Nov 05, 2026)
- Shield AI and GEK TERNA sign strategic agreement to jointly pursue the development of an X-BAT sustainment and industrial base in Greece - shield.ai (Oct 08, 2026)
- Shield AI Delivers First V-BATs to Taiwan, Deepening its Partnership with Taiwan Coast Guard Administration - shield.ai (Oct 12, 2026)
- Shield AI’s V-BAT to support Polish naval operations - shield.ai (Jun 23, 2026)
- Shield AI signs X-BAT letter of intent with Poland’s PGZ and WZL-2 - shield.ai (Sep 09, 2026)
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About Shield AI: questions and answers
What does Shield AI do?
Shield AI is redefining what is possible for defense and commercial unmanned systems, building self-driving technology that enables intelligent teams of systems to execute complex operations without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. Put simply – we're building the world's best AIpilots. We are a mission driven company founded to protect service members and civilians with artificially intellig
Where is Shield AI headquartered?
Shield AI is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, California, United States.
How many employees does Shield AI have?
Shield AI has about 1,800 employees.
Has Shield AI raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Shield AI. The most recent, Series H of $2.5B, was in Nov 2026.
Who leads Shield AI?
Brandon Tseng is a Co-Founder at Shield AI.
What is the latest news on Shield AI?
On Nov 10, 2026, Shield Appoints Matt Ofilos as Chief Financial Officer
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy