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Stendr

Builds counter-drone defense systems to detect and mitigate hostile unmanned aerial threats for military, government and critical-infrastructure operators.

AI Robotics
Counter-drone systems
Total Raised
$5M
Last Valuation
$36M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA

Overview

Stendr develops counter-drone defense solutions aimed at protecting military, government and critical-infrastructure customers from hostile unmanned aerial systems. The company is led by an ex‑unicorn founder and positions itself as an early-stage defence technology provider focused on operational drone threat mitigation rather than general commercial drone services. Stendr closed an undisclosed round reported at roughly $5.4M on 2026-04-15; public records list total funding at $5M across one round. The financing reflects seed/early-stage backing to scale product development and sales into defence and security procurement channels, differentiating on a singular focus on counter-drone applications and founder experience in high-growth startups.

Funding History

1 round · Apr 2026
$5M
Total Raised
1
Valuation: $36M
Cumulative: $5M

Ex-unicorn founder raises $5.4M round for a defence startup to counter drones

Investors not disclosed
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Stendr raised in total?
Stendr has raised a total of $5M across 1 funding round.
Who are Stendr's investors?
Stendr's investors include Undisclosed.
What does Stendr do?
Stendr develops counter-drone defense solutions aimed at protecting military, government and critical-infrastructure customers from hostile unmanned aerial systems. The company is led by an ex‑unicorn founder and positions itself as an early-stage defence technology provider focused on operational drone threat mitigation rather than general commercial drone services. Stendr closed an undisclosed round reported at roughly $5.4M on 2026-04-15; public records list total funding at $5M across one round. The financing reflects seed/early-stage backing to scale product development and sales into defence and security procurement channels, differentiating on a singular focus on counter-drone applications and founder experience in high-growth startups.
Where is Stendr headquartered?
Stendr is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.