Funding round
Shield AI Growth
Reported as "Growth Equity"
Shield AI, which works in AI-Powered mission autonomy solutions in Arlington, raised $500M in a Growth round announced on 26 Mar 2026, led by Blackstone. 1 firm took part. It is Shield AI's seventh venture round on record; the one before was a Series F in Apr 2025.
$500M
Amount raised
Not disclosed
Post-money valuation
1
Investors
1 lead
Valuation
What this round says about the price
Shield AI did not disclose a valuation in this round; its last disclosed one was $5.30B at the Series F (Apr 2025). It came 11 months after Shield AI's Series F. It is 19% of the $2.66B Shield AI has raised in the venture rounds on record. Shield AI raised again: a Series G round of $1.50B in Mar 2026, at $12.70B post-money.
Shield AI's funding rounds
Shield AI has 8 venture rounds on record and 1 other deal. This one is highlighted.
- Series A 4 Apr 2017, led by Andreessen Horowitz $11M$31M post-money
- Series B 1 Sep 2019 $22M
- Series C 23 Feb 2021, led by Point72 Ventures $90M
- Series D 25 Aug 2021, led by Disruptive $210M
- Series E 31 May 2022, led by Snowpoint Ventures $90M$2.30B post-money
- Series F 15 Apr 2025 $240M$5.30B post-money
- Debt not a venture round 26 Mar 2026 $250M
- Growth this round 26 Mar 2026, led by Blackstone $500M
- Series G 26 Mar 2026, led by Advent International and JPMorgan Chase $1.50B$12.70B post-money
Investors
Who put money in
Blackstone led the round.
Lead investor
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Use of proceeds
What the money is for
According to the announcement, the money goes to product development.
- Product development
Comparable rounds
How it compares
24 Growth rounds in Aerospace and Defence within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $93M, and this round was 5.4 times the median. The closest in time, other companies' Growth rounds in Aerospace and Defence:
| Company | Announced | Amount | Post-money | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace and Defence | 3 Mar 2026 | $26M | not disclosed | Nordwind Growth |
| Axiom Space Aerospace and Defence | 12 Feb 2026 | $350M | not disclosed | Type One Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority |
| Aerospace and Defence | 3 Feb 2026 | $100M | not disclosed | 8VC |
| Aerospace and Defence | 17 Feb 2026 | $41M | not disclosed | not named |
| Aerospace and Defence | 7 May 2026 | $60M | $1.10B | Sherpalo Ventures and GIC |
| Axiom Space Aerospace and Defence | 4 Jun 2026 | $525M | not disclosed | Type One Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority |
| Apex Aerospace and Defence | 5 Jun 2026 | $200M | $2.30B | Glade Brook and Washington Harbour |
| Aerospace and Defence | 12 Jun 2026 | $32M | not disclosed | MS+PARTNERS |
Sources
Where this comes from
Reported by 2 sources.
Questions
Frequently asked
How much did Shield AI raise in its Growth round?
Shield AI raised $500M in its Growth round, announced in Mar 2026.
Who led Shield AI's Growth round?
Blackstone led it.
What was Shield AI's valuation at the Growth round?
It was not disclosed; its last disclosed one was $5.30B at the Series F (Apr 2025).
How does it compare with other Growth rounds in Aerospace and Defence?
24 Growth rounds in Aerospace and Defence within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $93M, and this round was 5.4 times the median.
Did Shield AI raise again after this round?
Yes: a Series G round in Mar 2026 of $1.50B at $12.70B post-money.