Vannevar Labs
Builds AI software that collects and analyzes foreign-language open source and other data to give military and intelligence users battlefield and strategic insight.
Lithuanian soldier with Raven drone and ground station, Hohenfels. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Eric Perez, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Funding history
No round has been publicly disclosed, or we have not been able to confirm one.
Why it matters
Signed a production contract worth up to $99M with the Defense Innovation Unit in November 2024 to expand to more military units; reported profitable.
Is Vannevar Labs publicly traded?
Vannevar Labs 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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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Vannevar Labs: key questions
What does Vannevar Labs do?
Builds AI software that collects and analyzes foreign-language open source and other data to give military and intelligence users battlefield and strategic insight.
Where is Vannevar Labs based?
Vannevar Labs is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It was founded in 2019.
How much funding has Vannevar Labs raised?
Total funding is ~$90M, based on announced and reported rounds.
Who are Vannevar Labs' investors?
Notable investors include Felicis, General Catalyst, Point72 Ventures, DFJ Growth, Shield Capital, Costanoa Ventures.
Is Vannevar Labs publicly traded?
Vannevar Labs 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 Vannevar Labs stock?
Not on a public exchange: Vannevar Labs 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.
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