Shield AI
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2015
AUM
$5 300 M
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 21 February, 2026
Profile
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Industry
Shield AI Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Shield AI Seed Round
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Business Services (B2B)
Hardware
Robotics
Software
AI
Deeptech
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$2 M
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May 2016
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Shield AI Series A
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Hardware
Robotics
Software
AI
Deeptech
Machine Learning (ML)
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$10 M
|
March 2017
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Shield AI Series D
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Business Services (B2B)
Hardware
Robotics
Software
AI
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$210 M
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August 2021
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Shield AI Series E
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Hardware
Robotics
Software
AI
Deeptech
Machine Learning (ML)
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$165 M
|
June 2022
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FAQs about Shield AI
Is Shield AI a venture capital or private equity firm?
Shield AI is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Shield AI located?
Shield AI is located in San Diego, California, United States.
When was Shield AI founded?
Shield AI was founded in 2015.
What sectors and industries does Shield AI invest in?
Shield AI invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Hardware, Robotics, Software, AI, Deeptech, Machine Learning (ML).
What is Shield AI geographical focus of investments?
Shield AI invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Shield AI typically invest in?
Shield AI invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of Shield AI investment?
Shield AI usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Shield AI?
Shield AI has around $5 300m assets under management.
When was Shield AI last fund created?
Shield AI last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-10
What are the contacts of Shield AI?
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