Shield AI
PrivateLast Round
Series H
Sep 15, 2026
Est. Valuation
$20B
Total Funding Raised
$3.1B
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Shield AI is an aerospace and defense technology company that develops artificial intelligence-driven autonomous systems and software for military and national security applications.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Drones & UAVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Aviation & Drones
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Shield AI, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$154.56
per share, as of July 2026
+299.8%
2-year change
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
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Shield AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series H | Sep 15, 2026 | ||||
| Series G | Mar 26, 2026 | ||||
| Series F Extension | Mar 6, 2025 | ||||
| Series F Extension | Dec 29, 2023 | ||||
| Series F | Oct 31, 2023 | ||||
Series E Extension | Dec 14, 2022 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Shield AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Andreessen Horowitz | Series F Extension, Series C, Series B, Series A, Series D |
| Human Capital | Series E |
| Hercules Capital | Series F Extension |
| Breyer Capital | Series C, Series B |
| Blackstone | Series G |
| Founder Collective | Series C, Seed, Series A |
| Washington Harbour Partners | Series F Extension |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Sep 20, 2026
Grew 15% QoQ, adding 257 employees.
- Sep 15, 2026
Reached a $2B valuation in Series H funding.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingOct 29, 2026
Shield announces a partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to develop AI pilots for KAI's crewed-uncrewed teaming work on Mar 20th '25.
- is_developingOct 29, 2026
Shield is developing the X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat jet, for which the US Navy commits an additional $150 million on Oct 8th '26.
- partners_withOct 28, 2026
Shield and Leonardo S.p.A. partner under an agreement in which Leonardo S.p.A. uses Shield's Hivemind software to develop autonomy capabilities for integration onto Proteus, including rotary-wing ASW, ISR, and contested logistics operations, on Oct 29th '26 in United Kingdom.
- partners_withOct 16, 2026
Shield is partnering with Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. in Taiwan to develop an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle ecosystem.
- is_developingOct 13, 2026
Shield, GE Aerospace and Poland's WZL-2 sign a memorandum of understanding to explore F110 engine maintenance for autonomous fighter aircraft in an early-stage opportunity.
Shield AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shield AI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Shield AI a public or private company?
Shield AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Shield AI?
Shield AI is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Shield AI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Shield AI worth (valuation)?
Shield AI's valuation is estimated at $20.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Shield AI stock?
Shield AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Shield AI's last funding round?
Shield AI's most recent funding round was Series H on September 15, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Shield AI?
Key investors in Shield AI include Andreessen Horowitz, US Innovative Technology Fund, Riot Ventures, Advent International, Homebrew.
Will Shield AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Shield AI.
How can I track Shield AI secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Shield AI's shares on secondary markets.