****Shield AI $2B Series G at $12.7B val + acquisition, $540M+ rev****
Key Questions
What are the details of Shield AI's recent funding?
Shield AI raised $2B, including $1.5B in Series G led by Advent and JPM, plus $500M non-dilutive from Blackstone, at a $12.7B valuation, up 140% YoY.
What acquisition did Shield AI make?
Shield AI acquired Aechelon to enhance its Hivemind simulation capabilities. This supports its growth in defense tech.
What is Shield AI's revenue projection?
Shield AI is projected to exceed $540M in revenue for 2026. It competes with firms like Saronic, Prometheus, and Eclipse in the defense sector.
US Shield $2B ($1.5B G Advent/JPM + $500M Blackstone non-dilutive) at $12.7B val (140% YoY), Aechelon acq for Hivemind sims, >$540M rev 2026 (03-30 conf). Defense comps Saronic/Prometheus/Eclipse fund; watch M&A/traction.
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Updated Apr 8, 2026