Vector
Builds the Hammer, an attritable FPV quadcopter with fiber optic control for deep sensing and one-way strike, designed for production in the tens of thousands.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Series A | $61M |
Why it matters
Fourth in close quarters battle at Drone Dominance Gauntlet II (Sep 2026), with Phase II orders of up to 5,000 drones; received the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Top Gun Trophy.
Is Vector publicly traded?
Vector 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
Vector: key questions
What does Vector do?
Builds the Hammer, an attritable FPV quadcopter with fiber optic control for deep sensing and one-way strike, designed for production in the tens of thousands.
What does Vector make?
Products named by Vector include Hammer.
Where is Vector based?
Vector is headquartered in Bluffdale, Utah. It was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Vector raised?
Total funding is ~$61M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series A, $61M, Sep 2025.
Who are Vector's investors?
Notable investors include Pelion Venture Partners, Point72 Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Harpoon Ventures, Shield Capital, Run Ventures.
Is Vector publicly traded?
Vector 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 Vector stock?
Not on a public exchange: Vector 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
- utahbusiness.com/press-releases/2025/09/08/vector-closing-series-a-financing-round-61-mill
- techbuzznews.com/vector-secures-61-m-series-a/
- defensescoop.com/2026/09/18/drone-dominance-program-gauntlet-2-results/
- utahbusiness.com/industry/2026/11/02/pentagon-selects-bluffdale-based-vector-for-up-to-500
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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