Shield AI
Develops the Hivemind AI pilot and the V-BAT vertical takeoff drone, flying autonomously without GPS or communications for military reconnaissance and strike missions.
US Army Puma UAS in flight over Grafenwoehr, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Orion Magnuson, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Series H | $1B |
Why it matters
Raised a $1.5B Series G plus $500M preferred equity at $12.7B in March 2026 after a US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft autonomy deal; Series H at $28.8B funds a planned Echodyne acquisition.
Is Shield AI publicly traded?
Shield AI is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Shield AI: key questions
What does Shield AI do?
Develops the Hivemind AI pilot and the V-BAT vertical takeoff drone, flying autonomously without GPS or communications for military reconnaissance and strike missions.
What does Shield AI make?
Products named by Shield AI include Hivemind and V-BAT.
Where is Shield AI based?
Shield AI is headquartered in San Diego, California. It was founded in 2015.
What is Shield AI's valuation?
Shield AI was valued at $28.8B as of Nov 2026, after a $1B Series H (Nov 2026).
How much funding has Shield AI raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series H, $1B, Nov 2026.
Who are Shield AI's investors?
Notable investors include Disruptive, Innovation X Advisors, Advent International, JPMorganChase, Blackstone, Riot Ventures.
Is Shield AI publicly traded?
Shield AI 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 Shield AI stock?
Not on a public exchange: Shield AI 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
- siliconvalleyinvestclub.com/2026/11/09/shield-ai-raises-1-billion-at-a-28-8-billion-valuat
- techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/defense-startup-shield-ai-lands-12-7b-valuation-up-140-after-u-s
- thenextweb.com/news/shield-ai-2-billion-hivemind-autonomous-defence
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