63 indexable Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech companies headquartered in San Diego, United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $1.1B across 19 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shield AI
Unicorn Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications |
$930.2M | $2.8B as of 2023 |
Series G | Series G Mar 2026 | 364 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
Firestorm
Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions |
$32.5M | — | Series B | Series B Feb 2026 | 22 | 2022 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
Seasats
Manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection |
$11M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2026 | 20 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Ocean Aero
Provider of an AUV for surface and subsurface monitoring applications |
$4M | — | Series D | Series D Jan 2026 | 50 | 2012 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
SkySafe
Provider of cloud-connected drone detection systems |
$45M | — | Series B | Series B Jan 2025 | 47 | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
ChangeAerial
Provides tools and services for using aerial pictures in automated change detection analyses |
$274.7K | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jul 2024 | — | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
GovX
Exclusive members-only online retailer for people who served the country |
$29.9M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2016 | 95 | 2011 | — |
| 8 |
Citadel Defense
Provider of an AI-powered automated drone defense system |
$13.8M | — | Acquired | Series A Feb 2018 | 31 | 2016 | — |
| 9 |
SlantRange
Online slot gaming platform offering trusted and easy login services |
$5.8M | — | Acquired | Series B 2018 | 13 | 2013 | — |
| 10 |
SubSeaSail
Manufacturer of autonomous semi-submersible systems |
$1.6M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2022 | 8 | 2017 | — |
| 11 |
Malin Space Science Systems
Developer of cameras and camera systems for space solutions |
$3.7M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2018 | 88 | 1990 | — |
| 12 |
Planck Aerosystems
Modular UAS for maritime industries |
$1.6M | — | Acqui-Hired | Grant (prize money) Mar 2018 | 12 | 2014 | — |
| 13 |
Skeyeon
Developer of earth monitoring satellite constellation and related imaging technology |
$825K | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2019 | 2 | 2015 | — |
| 14 |
AIRSIS
Cloud-based remote asset tracking and management software solution for maritime industry |
$1M | — | Acqui-Hired | — | 31 | 1995 | — |
| 15 |
Leadinius
SaaS based Asset Management Tool |
$687K | — | Deadpooled | Seed May 2013 | — | 2011 | — |
| 16 |
Additive Rocket Corporation
Manufacturer of 3D-printed propulsion systems for rockets |
$300K | — | Deadpooled | Seed 2017 | 8 | 2015 | — |
| 17 |
PromoDrone
Platform offering drone advertising solution |
$75K | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2021 | 7 | 2016 | — |
| 18 |
SICdrone
Manufacturer of multi-utility drones |
$120K | — | Seed | Seed 2018 | 8 | 2015 | — |
| 19 |
Inova Drone
High-performance industrial UAVs delivering unprecedented performance, endurance, and reliability |
$120K | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2015 | — | 2014 | — |
| 20 |
Space Micro
Provider of defense, national security, and space mission enabling solutions |
— | — | Acquired | Seed Jun 2021 | 80 | 2002 | — |
| 21 |
Innoflight
Data encryption solutions provider |
— | — | Seed | Seed Jan 2021 | 68 | 2004 | — |
| 22 |
Sky front
Long endurance hybrid drones for military, surveying, and exploration |
— | — | Seed | Seed 2016 | 12 | 2014 | — |
| 23 |
Cubic
Provider of integrated solutions for public transportation and defence sectors |
— | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) Sep 2009 | 2,807 | 1951 | — |
| 24 |
Advanced AI Solutions
Manufacturer of AI-enabled firefight drones for first responders |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 6 | 2021 | — |
| 25 |
Aerial MOB
Provides aerial filming services using drones |
— | — | Acquired | — | 7 | 2013 | — |
| 26 |
AguaDrone
Develops an angling drone and drone accessories |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2015 | — |
| 27 |
Airlango
AI powered quadcopter drone for consumer photography purposes |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2015 | — |
| 28 |
ArduPilot
Open source autopilot platform for drones and rovers by 3D Robotics |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 29 |
Argo
Provider of marine recovery services for the space sector |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2018 | — |
| 30 |
Component Control
Aviation MRO and logistics software solutions for aftermarket services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 199 | 1986 | — |
| 31 |
ConsuNova
Provider of aerospace engineering, avionics certification, training, and compliance solutions |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2012 | — |
| 32 |
DFT
Provider of advanced imaging systems |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | 71 | 2000 | — |
| 33 |
Drone Aviator
Develops a software application for airspace mapping and flight planning for drone flights |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2015 | — |
| 34 |
Drones Made Easy
Online retailer of drones and drone accessories |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 6 | 2014 | — |
| 35 |
DZ Drones
Develops microdrones for consumer racing and hobby flying purposes |
— | — | Deadpooled | — | — | 2017 | — |
| 36 |
Field Intelligence
Cloud-based smart monitoring solutions provider for the oil & gas industry |
— | — | Acquired | — | 3 | 2009 | — |
| 37 |
Geodetics
Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) systems for civilian and defense application |
— | — | Acquired | — | 18 | 1999 | — |
| 38 |
GoApron
Provider of aircraft parking management solutions |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | 5 | 2019 | — |
| 39 |
Gradient Marine
Provider of systems and solutions for maritime management |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2018 | — |
| 40 |
information systems labs
Information Systems Labs is an owner and operator of a technology development company. |
— | — | Private | — | 85 | 1982 | — |
| 41 |
MAPIR
Compact multispectral imaging solutions for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and research |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2009 | — |
| 42 |
MarineSync Corporation
Reliable utility management solutions for land and water, increasing revenue |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2008 | — |
| 43 |
Minds Mechanical
Provider of software for aircraft manufacturing systems |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 44 |
Modal AI
Provider of autonomous flight controllers and development solutions for drones |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 31 | 2018 | — |
| 45 |
MRV Systems
Manufacturer of autonomous floats and underwater gliders for oceanographic research |
— | — | Seed | Seed | 38 | 2010 | — |
| 46 |
NewBeeDrone
Online platform offering multi-category drones and components |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2016 | — |
| 47 |
PARAGON VTOL AEROSPACE
Developer of VTOL aircraft for urban transportation |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2018 | — |
| 48 |
Phoenix
Manufacturer of rugged data storage systems for military and aerospace uses |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — |
| 49 |
Phokus
Manufacturer of trauma kits, wound simulators, and provider of logistics services. The company designs and produces a variety of trauma kits for military, first responders, and everyday carry applications. It also manufactures wound simulators for training purposes. In addition, it offers third-party logistics services, including supply chain solutions and inventory management. These services aim to improve the efficiency of purchasing and distribution of goods. |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 9 | 2008 | — |
| 50 |
Poseidon AmphibWorks
Provider of electric amphibious vehicles |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 4 | 2022 | — |
Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications. The company provides solutions for mission autonomy, surveillance, and object detection. Its offerings include autonomous pilot software, command and control toolkits, and autonomy development platforms. It also manufactures unmanned aircraft for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Developer of modular, mission-adaptable unmanned aerial systems and manufacturing solutions. The company provides adaptable aerial vehicles and aims to reduce total ownership costs through digital efficiencies. It offers manufacturing cells for unmanned aerial systems, spare parts, and polymer needs. The company's systems feature open architecture, extending modularity to the airframe.
Manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles for sea inspection. It develops solar-powered autonomous vehicles that can be equipped with sensors, security cameras, and communication systems. Its features include pan and tilt cameras, dolphin friendliness, and remote management.
Provider of an AUV for surface and subsurface monitoring applications. The vehicle is self-powered by solar rechargeable lithium batteries and can carry payloads. It is compatible with sensors for weather, dissolved oxygen, acoustic modems, magnetometer, directional drilling, satellite communications, seismic survey, and hydrocarbon detection. It can serve as persistent ISR and cross-communication gateway for critica
Provider of cloud-connected drone detection systems. It has developed airspace security solutions to detect unwanted drones. It offers airspace security with detailed event history (reference for future legal proceedings, if any) and real-time notifications. The security system can take control of a drone without using jamming technology and can safely land it.
Provides tools and services for using aerial pictures in automated change detection analyses. Starting with drone mission flight planning and concluding with damage and wear reporting, they offer an end-to-end solution supported by software tools. The software can enhance image acquisition and inspection using AI technology .
GovX is an exclusive members-only online retailer for people who served the country including current and former military, local, state and federal government employees like Fire officers, First responders, Law enforcement personnel etc. Members can shop for apparel, accessories, tactical gear, electronics, travel & outdoor products, and home goods etc. Along with the above products, they also provide event tickets a
Citadel Defense provides an AI and ML-based counter-drone defense system operated across 13 different countries. The C-sUAS solution detects, identifies, tracks, and safely defeats individual drone threats and swarms. The Titan system requires no signal expertise or training to operate and autonomously escalates to any threat scenario without imposing a burden on the operator. Through the use of artificial intelligen
Online slot gaming platform offering trusted and easy login services. This platform provides a variety of online slot games, focusing on user-friendly access and secure transactions. It emphasizes a gaming experience with features like quick logins and reliable gameplay. The platform aims to provide a trusted environment for players to enjoy slot games, with a commitment to fair play. It offers a range of slot option
SubSeaSail is a manufacturer of autonomous semi-submersible systems. It uses autonomous waypoint navigation and keeping zones. It can be used in cargo delivery and pre-positioning of goods communications gateway defense and military, Illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing (IUU), sensor platform, unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) delivery and charging station. It owns patent-pending related to the design and man
Developer of cameras and camera systems for space solutions. It provides users with satellite-based imaging data with the help of its own fleet of satellites. Its features include camera design, instrumental operations, system management, and modular space camera manufacturing.
Planck Aerosystems delivers fully autonomous unmanned aerial systems for maritime applications, such as commercial and industrial fishing, as well as situational awareness, security, counter-piracy, and search & rescue. Provides a vessel-based, fully autonomous drone system for commercial and industrial fishing operations offering aerial imagery and automatic object detection, resulting in a massive reduction of fuel
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Techstars
EvoNexus
Hemisphere Ventures
National Science Foundation
Andreessen Horowitz
Founder Collective
Gaingels
Greentown Labs
Homebrew
L3Harris
Lockheed Martin
Washington Harbour Partners
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-25.
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