Airspace SecurityFund I
The future of airspace monitoring. Cost-effective, scalable drone detection for everyone.
At a Glance
Latest Round$65M Series C (2025)
Founded2018
HeadquartersSyracuse, NY
Latest MilestoneFeb 2025: Closed $65M Series C led by DFJ Growth, bringing total funding past...
Quick Facts
SectorAirspace Security
VVC FundFund I
Founded2018
HeadquartersSyracuse, NY
StatusActive
Sector Context
Why Airspace Security matters.
Counter-UAS is one of the fastest-growing defense segments. The drone detection market is expected to reach $7B by 2030 as drone threats proliferate in both military and civilian contexts.
Funding History
Series C
$65M2025Led by DFJ Growth
Series B
$35M2024Led by Lauder Partners
Series A
$17.6M2021
Seed
2019Led by Lauder Partners
Key Milestones
Feb 2025: Closed $65M Series C led by DFJ Growth, bringing total funding past $100MSource
Mid-2024: Closed $35M Series B led by Lauder Partners with Booz Allen VenturesSource
Dec 2025: Named Top Performer in DIU’s C-sUAS Low-Cost Sensing ChallengeSource
Feb 2025: Partnered with Saab to demonstrate RF sensors at WEST 2025Source
2025: Expanding manufacturing, hiring, and international operationsSource
2024: Awarded $10M Department of Defense pilot program contractSource
In Action
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Gallery
DeploymentSensor deployed over the Washington, D.C. skyline
DeploymentBreaker sensor mounted on a cell tower
DeploymentTripod rooftop installation
ProductFull product line — Crest, Breaker, and Surge sensors
ProductBreaker sensor — compact RF detection unit
SoftwareAirspace monitoring dashboard with Skydio RID integration
TeamHidden Level team at industry event
TeamTeam members at conference
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