Deepnight
Develops AI models that turn ordinary low-light cameras into digital night vision, as a cheaper alternative to image-intensifier goggles.
Patriot air defense radar forward deployed in Poland, 2019. Photo: U.S. Army 10th AAMDC photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Seed | $5.5M |
Why it matters
About $4.6M in federal contracts including the Army and Air Force by early 2025; Army SBIR Direct to Phase II worth up to $2M (April 2026).
Is Deepnight publicly traded?
Deepnight is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast verified November 14, 2026
Deepnight: key questions
What does Deepnight do?
Develops AI models that turn ordinary low-light cameras into digital night vision, as a cheaper alternative to image-intensifier goggles.
Where is Deepnight based?
Deepnight is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 2023.
How much funding has Deepnight raised?
Total funding is $5.5M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Seed, $5.5M, Feb 2025.
Who are Deepnight's investors?
Notable investors include Initialized Capital, Y Combinator.
Is Deepnight publicly traded?
Deepnight is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Deepnight stock?
Not on a public exchange: Deepnight is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
- techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/yc-grad-deepnight-nabs-5-5m-for-ai-night-vision-software-that-di
- highergov.com/contract/W5170126CA062/
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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