Shield raises $2.5 billion in a funding round to support its $5.3 billion acquisition of Echodyne. This includes $1 billion in Series H funding at a $28.8 billion valuation.
Amount Raised
$2.5 Billion
Round Type
Series H
San DiegoInformation Technologyinformation technology & servicesInvestors
Description
Shield has announced a $2.5 billion raise to fund its acquisition of Echodyne. The raise includes $1 billion in Series H funding at a post-money valuation of $28.8 billion. The acquisition aims to strengthen Shield's Mission Systems business. Shield's CEO stated this move will accelerate their growth in the counter-drone sector.
Quick answer
Shield AI raised $2.5 Billion in a Series H round, dated November 5, 2026. Investors: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Blackstone. Shield AI is based in San Diego, California, United States.
- How much did Shield AI raise?
- Shield AI raised $2.5 Billion in a Series H round on November 5, 2026.
- Who invested in Shield AI?
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Blackstone are named as investors in this round.
- What does Shield AI do?
- Shield AI is redefining what is possible for defense and commercial unmanned systems, building self-driving technology that enables intelligent teams of systems to execute complex operations without GPS, communications,..
- Where is Shield AI based and how big is it?
- Shield AI is based in San Diego, California, United States. Fundz records about 1,800 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Shield AI?
- Fundz holds 2 contacts at Shield AI, including the Global Head of Talent Sourcing & Intelligence. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in information technology & services around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Shield AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- LangChain raised $300M on November 13, 2026.
- Copado raised $449K on November 1, 2026.
- Serval raised $150M (Series C) on October 29, 2026.
- Wabi raised $55M on October 29, 2026.
- Luxor Technology Corporation raised $16M on October 27, 2026.
- Strawberry raised $6M (Seed) on October 26, 2026.
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