Shift5
Provides onboard cybersecurity and operational intelligence for military platforms and transport fleets by monitoring vehicle data buses.
Tactical operations center during Saber Junction 19, Hohenfels, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army JMRC photo by Spc. Hayden Allega, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Series C | $75M |
Why it matters
Expanding platform deployments across military fleets; Palantir's head of defense growth joined the board with the Series C.
Is Shift5 publicly traded?
Shift5 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
Shift5: key questions
What does Shift5 do?
Provides onboard cybersecurity and operational intelligence for military platforms and transport fleets by monitoring vehicle data buses.
Where is Shift5 based?
Shift5 is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. It was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Shift5 raised?
Total funding is ~$180M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series C, $75M, Sep 2025.
Who are Shift5's investors?
Notable investors include Hedosophia, Insight Partners, Center 15 Capital, 645 Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, AE Industrial Partners.
Is Shift5 publicly traded?
Shift5 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 Shift5 stock?
Not on a public exchange: Shift5 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
- washingtontechnology.com/companies/2025/09/shift5-closes-75m-series-c-round/407897
- newmarketpitch.com/blogs/news/defense-tech-list-deals
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