Flock Safety
Series F in 2025
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.
Shield AI
Series F in 2025
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
Waymo is a self-driving technology company focused on enhancing mobility by creating safe and efficient transportation solutions. Established from advancements in Google's research since 2009, Waymo aims to improve the movement of people and goods through its innovative software and sensor technology. In 2015, the company marked a significant milestone by conducting the world's first fully autonomous trip on public roads in a vehicle devoid of traditional driving controls. Waymo continually refines its technology through extensive simulation testing, accumulating over one billion miles of virtual testing annually, while its autonomous vehicles have logged more than two million miles on public roads in four U.S. cities. By employing integrated sensors and artificial intelligence, Waymo's technology is designed to detect various obstacles such as pedestrians, cyclists, and road conditions, ensuring a safe and convenient on-demand travel experience for users.
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Aerodome is a developer of Drone-As-First-Responder technology designed to enhance public safety operations by enabling agencies to deploy drones for various missions. The company focuses on providing automated and remote air support capabilities that improve response times for search and rescue, disaster response, and law enforcement activities. By integrating fully automated drone systems, Aerodome offers a 24/7 operational solution, which reduces the reliance on patrol officers for immediate responses to calls, thereby streamlining emergency operations and increasing efficiency for public safety agencies worldwide.
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Aerodome
Seed Round in 2023
Aerodome is a developer of Drone-As-First-Responder technology designed to enhance public safety operations by enabling agencies to deploy drones for various missions. The company focuses on providing automated and remote air support capabilities that improve response times for search and rescue, disaster response, and law enforcement activities. By integrating fully automated drone systems, Aerodome offers a 24/7 operational solution, which reduces the reliance on patrol officers for immediate responses to calls, thereby streamlining emergency operations and increasing efficiency for public safety agencies worldwide.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
Saronic
Seed Round in 2023
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform. These vehicles integrate advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create a scalable and fully integrated platform aimed at enhancing the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. Saronic's products are designed for defense and surveillance applications, offering comprehensive operational capabilities.
Shield AI
Series E in 2022
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components for the aerospace and defense industries. It specializes in creating autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical parts for technology companies involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. By streamlining the production process and reducing costs, Hadrian enables frontier technology enterprises to efficiently manufacture advanced aerospace systems.
Flock Safety
Series E in 2022
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.
Applied Intuition
Series D in 2021
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Shield AI
Series D in 2021
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
Flock Safety
Series D in 2021
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
Applied Intuition
Series C in 2020
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
Waymo
Venture Round in 2020
Waymo is a self-driving technology company focused on enhancing mobility by creating safe and efficient transportation solutions. Established from advancements in Google's research since 2009, Waymo aims to improve the movement of people and goods through its innovative software and sensor technology. In 2015, the company marked a significant milestone by conducting the world's first fully autonomous trip on public roads in a vehicle devoid of traditional driving controls. Waymo continually refines its technology through extensive simulation testing, accumulating over one billion miles of virtual testing annually, while its autonomous vehicles have logged more than two million miles on public roads in four U.S. cities. By employing integrated sensors and artificial intelligence, Waymo's technology is designed to detect various obstacles such as pedestrians, cyclists, and road conditions, ensuring a safe and convenient on-demand travel experience for users.
Applied Intuition
Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Shield AI
Series B in 2019
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
Shield AI
Series A in 2018
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
DeepMap, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-definition (HD) mapping and localization solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company provides essential technology for self-driving cars to navigate complex environments. DeepMap focuses on three core areas: creating precise HD maps, offering ultra-accurate real-time localization across various road types and driving conditions, and developing the supporting infrastructure for global scalability. By addressing these elements, DeepMap aims to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving, making it a key player in the advancement of self-driving technology.
Applied Intuition
Series A in 2018
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a software company established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Detroit, Michigan. The company specializes in providing software infrastructure that supports the safe development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Its product suite emphasizes advanced simulation and analytics, offering automotive industries the tools needed to comprehensively test their autonomous vehicle systems. By delivering sophisticated infrastructure tailored for scalability, Applied Intuition enables faster and more efficient development processes for companies in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
DeepMap, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-definition (HD) mapping and localization solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company provides essential technology for self-driving cars to navigate complex environments. DeepMap focuses on three core areas: creating precise HD maps, offering ultra-accurate real-time localization across various road types and driving conditions, and developing the supporting infrastructure for global scalability. By addressing these elements, DeepMap aims to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving, making it a key player in the advancement of self-driving technology.
Shield AI
Series A in 2017
Shield AI Inc is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems for national security and first responders. Founded in 2015, the company creates products that enhance safety for service members and civilians through advanced AI technologies. Its prominent offerings include Nova, an autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with lidar technology, capable of navigating in GPS-denied environments to provide real-time imagery and mapping for military operations. Additionally, the company’s Hivemind software allows various unmanned vehicles, including drones and aircraft, to operate autonomously without GPS or human intervention, thereby maintaining maneuverability in contested settings. Shield AI also incorporates the V-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which has demonstrated resilience in challenging regions such as the Black Sea and the Middle East. The company aims to transform defense operations through innovative machine learning applications, enabling unmanned systems to perform complex tasks in dynamic and unscripted environments.
DeepMap
Seed Round in 2016
DeepMap, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-definition (HD) mapping and localization solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, the company provides essential technology for self-driving cars to navigate complex environments. DeepMap focuses on three core areas: creating precise HD maps, offering ultra-accurate real-time localization across various road types and driving conditions, and developing the supporting infrastructure for global scalability. By addressing these elements, DeepMap aims to improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving, making it a key player in the advancement of self-driving technology.
comma.ai
Seed Round in 2016
Comma.ai, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015 by George Hotz. The company develops and markets a self-driving kit that enables vehicles to operate autonomously. Comma.ai aims to demonstrate that the creation of driverless vehicles can be achieved cost-effectively by utilizing off-the-shelf components and existing vehicles. Additionally, the company has open-sourced a dataset consisting of 7.25 hours of highway driving, contributing to the broader research and development efforts in autonomous vehicle technology.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
Cyngn is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company that specializes in providing solutions for self-driving vehicles. Its primary product, DriveMod, is an autonomous driving platform designed to integrate seamlessly with a variety of commercially available sensors and hardware. This vehicle-agnostic system enables a diverse range of fleets to leverage autonomy, allowing for flexible transitions between fully autonomous, remotely controlled, and manual driving modes. Cyngn addresses significant challenges faced by industrial organizations, such as labor shortages, high safety incident costs, and increasing consumer demands for eCommerce. The company’s technology offers scalable and efficient self-driving solutions tailored to the specific needs of various sectors.