Funding round
Shield AI Series B
Shield AI, which works in AI-Powered mission autonomy solutions in Arlington, raised $22M in a Series B round announced on 1 Sep 2019. It is Shield AI's second venture round on record; the one before was a Series A in Apr 2017.
$22M
Amount raised
Not disclosed
Post-money valuation
Valuation
What this round says about the price
Shield AI did not disclose a valuation in this round; its last disclosed one was $31M at the Series A (Apr 2017). It came 29 months after Shield AI's Series A. It is under 1% of the $2.66B Shield AI has raised in the venture rounds on record. Shield AI raised again 17 months later: a Series C round of $90M in Feb 2021. Its next priced round, a Series E in May 2022, valued it at $2.30B.
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 this round 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 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
Comparable rounds
How it compares
7 Series B rounds in Aerospace and Defence within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $19M, and this round was 1.2 times the median. The closest in time, other companies' Series B rounds in Aerospace and Defence:
| Company | Announced | Amount | Post-money | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace and Defence | 29 Aug 2019 | $19M | not disclosed | Swisscanto Invest by Zürcher Kantonalbank and Swisscom Ventures |
| Astranis Aerospace and Defence | 13 Feb 2020 | $90M | not disclosed | Venrock |
| Aerospace and Defence | 11 Dec 2018 | $23M | not disclosed | 31VENTURES – Global Brain – Growth I Joint Venture |
| Aerospace and Defence | 13 Nov 2018 | $11M | not disclosed | ETF Partners and Swisscom Ventures |
| Aerospace and Defence | 1 Oct 2018 | $14M | not disclosed | Main Sequence and Blackbird |
| Aerospace and Defence | 26 Sep 2018 | $19M | not disclosed | Spark Capital and DCVC |
| Aerospace and Defence | 24 Sep 2018 | $2.5M | not disclosed | Hegemon Capital |
Questions
Frequently asked
How much did Shield AI raise in its Series B round?
Shield AI raised $22M in its Series B round, announced in Sep 2019.
What was Shield AI's valuation at the Series B round?
It was not disclosed; its last disclosed one was $31M at the Series A (Apr 2017).
How does it compare with other Series B rounds in Aerospace and Defence?
7 Series B rounds in Aerospace and Defence within a year either side disclosed an amount; the median was $19M, and this round was 1.2 times the median.
Did Shield AI raise again after this round?
Yes: a Series C round in Feb 2021 of $90M.