Defense · San Diego, CA
Shield AI
$39.24
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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
- Oct 17, 2026Taiwan to buy 292 VTOL drones from Shield AITaipei Times
- Oct 17, 2026Taiwan to buy 292 V-BAT reconnaissance drones from Shield AI — Taipei TimesUA.NEWS
- Oct 16, 2026Shield AI software lets Taiwan drone boats shadow intruderThe Defence Blog
- Oct 15, 2026Shield AI Delivers First V-BAT to Taiwan Coast GuardNaval News
- Oct 14, 2026GE, Shield AI Explore X-BAT Engine Maintenance in PolandThe Defense Post
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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