Shield AI

Q: When was Shield AI last fund created?

Shield AI last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-10.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2015

AUM

$5 300 M

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Middle East Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Shield AI is a defense technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2015 by Ryan Tseng, Andrew Reiter, and Brandon Tseng. The firm specializes in developing AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications, with a team of over 1,500 employees. Shield AI is distinguished by its focus on creating autonomous systems that operate in contested and degraded environments, ensuring mission success even when communication and manual control are compromised.

The company invests in sectors such as aerospace, defense, and artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on robotics and drones. Shield AI has raised significant funding, including a $1.5 billion Series G round, and is backed by prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz and JPMorgan Chase. The firm's technology is deployed globally, supporting operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Notable portfolio companies include V-BAT - an ISR and targeting aircraft, X-BAT - an advanced AI pilot system, and Hivemind - an integrated AI framework for data management. Shield AI's products are designed to enhance the capabilities of aircraft teams, enabling them to perform complex missions with minimal operator input.

Industry

Defense Aerospace Hardware Robotics Software AI Business Services (B2B) Deeptech Machine Learning (ML)

Shield AI Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Shield AI Seed Round	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) Hardware Robotics Software AI Deeptech Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$2 M	May 2016
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
Shield AI Series D	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) Hardware Robotics Software AI	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$210 M	August 2021
Shield AI Series E	Venture Capital (VC)	Hardware Robotics Software AI Deeptech Machine Learning (ML)	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$165 M	June 2022

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Brandon Tseng Co-Founder

Co-Founder

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Ryan Tseng President, Co-founder

President, Co-founder

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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 Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), 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 Defense, Aerospace, Hardware, Robotics, Software, AI, Business Services (B2B), Deeptech, Machine Learning (ML).

What is Shield AI geographical focus of investments?

Shield AI invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Shield AI typically invest in?

Shield AI invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

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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