About Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
There are 41 Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech, including 24 funded companies having collectively raised $13.5B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 14 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech has seen 4 acquisitions and 2 IPOs. This represents almost 14.6% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
Military Tech sector is also known as Defence Tech.
Top Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
There are more than 41 Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech. Anduril is the top Artificial Intelligence company in Military Tech, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of autonomous defense systems powered by AI software | Costa Mesa (United States) | 2017 | Series G | $6.29B | |
Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories | San Mateo (United States) | 2014 | Series E | $715M | |
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications | San Diego (United States) | 2015 | Series G | $3.17B | |
Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces | Austin (United States) | 2022 | Series D | $2.58B | |
Developer of airborne systems for flight autonomy | Zurich (Switzerland) | 2016 | Acquired | $69.8M |
Artificial Intelligence companies founded year-on-year in Military Tech
5 Artificial Intelligence startups in Military Tech were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 3 |
Stage-wise distribution of Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Out of the total 41 Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech, 24 have secured funding. Among them, 14 have reached Series A or higher, and 11 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 41
Funded - 24
Series A+ - 14
Series B+ - 11
Series C+ - 10
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 41 |
Funded | 24 |
Series A+ | 14 |
Series B+ | 11 |
Series C+ | 10 |
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Funding Trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Total funding year-on-year in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech saw a total funding of more than $13.5B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $3.75B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $3.75B |
2025 | $3.42B |
2024 | $1.92B |
2023 | $655M |
2022 | $2.04B |
2021 | $1B |
2020 | $365M |
2019 | $197M |
2018 | $92.4M |
2017 | $41.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech have raised $3.75B in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech had raised $842M across 3 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 345.45% rise in funding in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 9486 | Mar 27, 2026 | ||
Series G | 2545 | Mar 26, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2977 | Feb 16, 2026 | ||
Series G | 1473 | Dec 16, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8269 | Jul 17, 2025 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Andreessen Horowitz is the top investor in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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New York City (United States) | ||
Austin (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | - |
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M&A activity in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
In the year 2025, till August 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 14, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 06, 2024 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Sep 29, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
In the year 2021, till August 2021, 1 IPO happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 18, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 11, 2015 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
Colleges which produce the most Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
Most number of Artificial Intelligence startups in Military Tech have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Cornell University | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
King’s College London | 1 |
Stanford University | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
University of Oxford | 1 |
Total funding in Artificial Intelligence companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Military Tech
In the last 10 years, graduates from Cornell University have raised the most funding for Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech, compared to alumni from other top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Harvard University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Cornell University | $6.29B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4.16B |
Harvard University | $3.49B |
University of Pennsylvania | $2.58B |
Wharton School | $2.58B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $816M |
King’s College London | $72.6M |
University of Toronto | $44M |
HEC Paris | $12.2M |
Stanford University | $5.5M |
Top News in Artificial Intelligence companies in Military Tech
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Pearson Engineering and Skydio Partner on Battlefield AIBdaily•Oct 15, 2025•Pearson Engineering, Skydio
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Swiss-US Drone Software Firm Auterion Raises $130 Million with Support from Rheinmetall Partnermanager magazin•Sep 23, 2025•The Mosaic Company, Auterion, Lakestar, Bessemer Venture Partners and 7 others
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GoalVest Completes First Close of Venture Growth Fund II Targeting $50 MillionGlobeNewswire•Aug 13, 2025•OLIPOP, CoreWeave, Anduril, GoalVest Advisory
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Anduril teams up with Rheinmetall to produce military drones for EuropeEvertiq•Jun 20, 2025•Anduril, Rheinmetall
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Riverside Research & Anduril Partner to Enhance Cyber DefensePR Newswire•Jun 18, 2025•Riverside Research, Anduril
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