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Shield AI: $14.2B valuation, IPO Readiness 69, Public. Filed S-1 with the SEC on March 2026 — IPO actively in progress. Track live on The IPO Stack.

PublicAerospace & Defensepublic
69
/100
IPO Readiness Score
Grade C — Moderate IPO Readiness
TechStackIPO proprietary score based on funding scale, valuation, stage progression & momentum.
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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.

Valuation
$14.2B
Total Funding
$5.15B
Stage
Public
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
CEO
Ryan Tseng
IPO Status
public

Funding History

January 2017
Series A
$10M
January 2019
Series B
$55M
August 2020
Series C
$90M
June 2021
Series D
$165M
February 2023
Series E
$200M
March 2026
Series G
$2B
July 2026
IPO
$1.5B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shield AI going public? +

Shield AI is already a public company.

What is Shield AI's current valuation? +

Shield AI is valued at $14.2B as of February 2023. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.

How can I invest in Shield AI before IPO? +

Shield AI is already a public company. You can invest by purchasing shares on public stock exchanges.

What is Shield AI's IPO Readiness Score? +

Shield AI scores 69/100 (Grade: C) 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.

Has Shield AI filed for an IPO? +

Yes — Shield AI filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on March 12, 2026, indicating an active IPO process.

How much total funding has Shield AI raised? +

Shield AI has raised $5.15B in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from Andreessen Horowitz, Homebrew, U.S. Innovative Technology Fund.

Who are Shield AI's key investors? +

Shield AI's notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Homebrew, U.S. Innovative Technology Fund, Advent International, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investment Group. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.

What sector is Shield AI in? +

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.

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