Mara
Builds Spike, a counter-drone system pairing a Spotter sensor with Seeker, a 250-gram tube-launched interceptor drone for small FPV threats.
M-SHORAD air defense system on Germany's Baltic coast. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Pre-seed | $7M |
Why it matters
Spike tested with the US Army, a US special operations unit, NATO and Ukrainian forces; ground-mounted units planned for customers in 2026.
Is Mara publicly traded?
Mara 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
Mara: key questions
What does Mara do?
Builds Spike, a counter-drone system pairing a Spotter sensor with Seeker, a 250-gram tube-launched interceptor drone for small FPV threats.
What does Mara make?
Products named by Mara include Spike, Seeker and Spotter.
Where is Mara based?
Mara is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Mara raised?
Total funding is $7M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Pre-seed, $7M, Aug 2026.
Who are Mara's investors?
Notable investors include Khosla Ventures, a16z speedrun, Night Capital, Protagonist, Freedom Fund, Indicator Fund.
Is Mara publicly traded?
Mara 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 Mara stock?
Not on a public exchange: Mara 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
- itbrief.co.uk/story/mara-raises-usd-7-million-for-spike-counter-drone
- newmarketpitch.com/blogs/news/counter-uas-funding-analysis
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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