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Shield AI

Shield AI

Private
San Diego, CaliforniaFrontier & Industrial Techhttps://shield.ai/

Last Round

Series G

Mar 26, 2026

Est. Valuation

$12.7B

Total Funding Raised

$3.1B

Momentum

Top 10%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Shield AI is an aerospace and defense technology company that develops artificial intelligence-driven autonomous systems and software for military and national security applications.

Sector

Frontier & Industrial Tech

Verticals

Defense Tech, Drones & UAVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Aviation & Drones

Business Model

B2G

Customer Profile

Government Contracts, Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

autonomous defensedefense techautonomous systemsAI pilotunmanned aerial vehicleUAVGPS-denied navigationintelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissanceISRdrone autonomyVTOLvertical take-off and landingdefense softwaremilitary simulationautonomous drone swarm

Price History

Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Shield AI, published with a 90-day delay.

Delayed data

Caplight MarketPrice™

$160.93

per share, as of June 2026

+316.3%

2-year change

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Shield AI Comparables

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Anduril Industries
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Helsing
82%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
81%

Shield AI Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series GMar 26, 2026
Series F ExtensionMar 6, 2025
Series F ExtensionDec 29, 2023
Series FOct 31, 2023
Series E ExtensionDec 14, 2022
Debt
Jun 9, 2022

Secondary Market Activity

Bids, offers, and trades by month

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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Gary Steele

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Team

Ryan Tseng 🇺🇸

CEO, Co-founder

Founding Team

Nathan Michael

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Shield AI Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Shield AI investors
InvestorRounds
Andreessen HorowitzSeries F Extension, Series C, Series B, Series A, Series D
Human CapitalSeries E
Hercules CapitalSeries F Extension
Breyer CapitalSeries C, Series B
Founder CollectiveSeries C, Seed, Series A
Washington Harbour PartnersSeries F Extension
US Innovative Technology FundSeries E Extension, Series F, Series F Extension

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Aug 25, 2026

    Grew 21% QoQ, from 1,534 to 1,858 employees.

  • Jul 29, 2026

    Grew 19% QoQ, from 1,511 to 1,800 employees.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • is_developingSep 24, 2026

    Shield is developing AI pilots on Jul 1st '26.

  • attends_eventSep 24, 2026

    Shield attended event TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sep 24th '26.

  • has_valuationSep 15, 2026

    Shield had valuation of $20B on Jul 1st '26.

  • partners_withSep 14, 2026

    Shield partners with Wzl2.

  • partners_withSep 14, 2026

    Shield partners with PGZ Group.

Shield AI Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shield AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Shield AI a public or private company?

Shield AI is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Shield AI?

Shield AI is a private company with no public stock price. Caplight tracks Shield AI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates to Caplight users.

How much is Shield AI worth (valuation)?

Shield AI's valuation is estimated at $12.7B based on funding round data.

Can I buy Shield AI stock?

Shield AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Shield AI's last funding round?

Shield AI's most recent funding round was Series G on March 26, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Shield AI?

Key investors in Shield AI include Andreessen Horowitz, Hercules Capital, Breyer Capital, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, US Innovative Technology Fund.

Will Shield AI IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Shield AI.

How can I track Shield AI secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Diego, California
Employee Range1,510
Year Founded2015
Last FundingMar 26, 2026

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