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Solve What Matters
We believe technology should and can solve big, world-vexing problems. We tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges to develop solutions which create a difference in people’s lives.
Embrace the Audacious
At Shield AI, no idea is too ambitious. We’ve built a business out of making the idea “this should exist, so let’s build it” a reality, and we don’t ever want to stop working to make possible what looks out of reach today.
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Shield AI news and updates
Shield launched Carta Tax on Oct 30th 22'.
Shield recently announced a free new offering, Carta Tax, which lets teammates model equity scenarios to help minimize taxes, schedule 1 on 1 sessions with a tax advisor, and learn how equity impacts taxes.
Nov 29, 2022 | shield.aiShield recognized as Forbes’ AI 50 and best startups lists, CB Insights Top 100 AI Companies list, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list
Shield AI was named in Forbes’ AI 50 and best startups lists, CB Insights Top 100 AI Companies list, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list.
Sep 6, 2022 | analyticsinsight.netShield hired Francois Chadwick as Chief Financial Officer on Aug 22nd 22'.
Shield AI, the fast-growing defense technology company building AI pilots for aircraft, today announced that Francois Chadwick has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
Aug 22, 2022 | prnewswire.comShield receives financing of $60M in funding
Shield AI, the defense-focused autonomous drone startup, won a possibly $60 million contact from the Air Force designed to keep cash flowing to companies while they await opportunities to get on major contracts.
Jan 28, 2022 | fedscoop.comShield expands offices to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Shield AI, the defense-technology company using self-driving software to enable collaborative teams of unmanned aircraft to operate in GPS- and RF-denied environments, announced it has opened an international office headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates under the leadership of Bob Harward as Executive Vice President for International Business and Strategy.
Jan 1, 2022 | shield.aiShield received financing of $90M in equity on Jun 9th 22'.
Shield AI, a fast-growing defense technology company building AI pilots for aircraft, today announced it has raised $90 million in equity and $75 million in debt as part of a Series E fundraising round, increasing the Company's valuation to $2.3 billion.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comShield signs new client US Air Force
Shield AI is one of many companies that have been awarded a $950 million ceiling contract by the US Air Force for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains, leveraging open systems design, modern software and algorithm development in order to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
Jan 1, 2022 | defenseadvancement.comShield hires Bill
Bill then joined the Shield team after serving as a key executive team member achieving a successful close of the sale.
Jan 1, 2022 | launchpointeps.comShield is developing AI Pilot
Shield AI is developing the world’s most excellent AI Pilot.
Jan 1, 2022 | zenadrone.comShield AI Deploys Robot UAV With Marines
San Diego-based Shield AI, which is developing software to help coordinate teams of robots in the defense and military market, says it has deployed its system with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and on the USS Portland.
Oct 8, 2021 | socaltechShield: AI Bringing Open Banking to the Masses
With more than half of financial tech leaders predicting that Open Banking will completely transform how financial services are delivered in less than three years, now is the time for financial institutions to begin making changes to their systems to stay competitive and keep up with the modernisation of banking.
Sep 20, 2021 | THE FINTECH TIMESGrowth Spurt at Shield AI
Shield AI, based in downtown San Diego, says it takes a software-first approach to serving the defense market. In short, it applies self-driving car technologies to military aircraft. Autonomy is an important consideration when the military thinks about next generation air dominance, said Brandon Tseng, chief operating officer of Shield AI.
Sep 5, 2021 | SAN DIEGO BUSINESS JOURNALShield received financing of $75M in equity on Sep 4th 21'.
Shield AI aims at raising an additional $75 million in debt and $15 million in equity in the coming weeks, bringing the total Series D proceeds to $300 million.
Jan 1, 2021 | infotechlead.comShield receives financing of $165M in round of Series E financing
Shield AI has secured $165 million in a round of Series E financing and will use the capital to advance the development of its artificial intelligence pilot for military and commercial aircraft.
Jan 1, 2021 | govconwire.com