Defense · San Diego, CA
Shield AI
$31.75
−3.18% today
About Shield AI
Builds Hivemind, an autonomy stack for tactical aircraft, alongside the Nova and V-BAT unmanned platforms. Customers include the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and allied militaries.
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Diego, CA
- CEO
- Ryan Tseng
- Employees
- 750
- Last valuation
- $5B
- Total funding
- $950M
Funding history
Priced rounds with a disclosed valuation — newest first.
| Round | Valuation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Series G | $12.7B | Mar 2026 |
| Series F-1 | $5.3B | Mar 2025 |
| Series F | $2.7B | Oct 2023 |
| Series E | $2.2B | May 2022 |
| Series D | $1.2B | Aug 2021 |
Recent news
Updated weekly · 5 items
- Jul 26, 2026Shield AI X-BAT: 2026 VTOL Flight Target Explainedquasa.io
- Jul 23, 2026Honeywell Creates Trust Layer for Shield AI’s HivemindThe Defense Post
- Jul 23, 2026Shield AI, GE Integrate Advanced Vectoring Nozzle For X-BAT EngineAviation Tech Today
- Jul 23, 2026Greece Approves “Achilles Shield” Anti-Drone Air Defense Deal With Israel Worth €2.8 Billion: how 13 outlets framed itNewsCord
- Jul 22, 2026Honeywell Aerospace, Shield AI collaborate to advance development of autonomous aircraftShield AI
Frequently asked
What am I actually buying when I invest in Shield AI?
A fractional position in Shield AI's shares. VeldenStake sources a finite block of real shares and resells fractions to you; your position appears in your portfolio at the prevailing private-market price and is held until Shield AI goes public.
Can I sell my position before the IPO?
No. Pre-IPO shares are private and illiquid — there's no secondary market to sell them back into, and transfers require the company's approval. Your position is locked until Shield AI IPOs or is acquired. This is the same arrangement every pre-IPO investor accepts.
What happens when the company goes public?
When Shield AI IPOs, your position settles at the IPO price and you choose how to receive it — cash credited to your balance, or the shares delivered to you.
How is the price set?
The displayed price reflects the latest private-market reference price for the company, anchored to recent funding rounds and tender activity.
Are there any fees?
A 1% commission applies to each purchase. It's shown on the order ticket and confirmation screen before you submit — added on top of the subtotal. Deposits and withdrawals are free.
What if Shield AI never IPOs?
Your position remains valid as long as Shield AI exists. If it's acquired, your position is paid out at the deal price. If it stays private, you keep holding until a liquidity event.
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