Shield AI: $12.7B valuation, IPO Readiness 76, Series E. Filed S-1 with the SEC on March 2026 — IPO actively in progress. Track live on The IPO Stack.
Defense AI company building Hivemind — the world's first self-driving AI pilot for military aircraft. V-BAT drone deployed by US Marine Corps and special operations globally. $2B Series E (March 2026) at $12.7B valuation. USAF CCA contract revenue flowing. Targeting FY2028 IPO.
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Shield AI filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC on March 12, 2026. The IPO timeline depends on SEC review and market conditions. Track the latest signals on TechStackIPO.
Shield AI is valued at $12.7B as of February 2023. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.
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Shield AI scores 76/100 (Grade: B) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.
Yes — Shield AI filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on March 12, 2026, indicating an active IPO process.
Shield AI has raised $3.15B in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from Advent International, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investment Group, U.S. Innovative Technology Fund.
Shield AI's notable investors include Advent International, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investment Group, U.S. Innovative Technology Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Homebrew. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.
Shield AI is a Aerospace & Defense company. Defense AI company building Hivemind — the world's first self-driving AI pilot for military aircraft. V-BAT drone deploy.