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Darkhive
Defence · San Antonio, United States · Founded 2021
US-produced open autonomous robotics systems for the defense and public safety communities MoreLess
Darkhive is a technology company specializing in the development of autonomous drones designed for short-range reconnaissance and tactical data collection. The company primarily serves military, public safety professionals, and humanitarian aid workers, offering solutions that enhance situational awareness in challenging environments. Darkhive operates within the defense and public safety markets, leveraging a business model that focuses on the sale and deployment of its drone systems and related software. Revenue is generated through direct sales of drones, software licensing, and ongoing support services. The company's product lineup includes Blue SUAS compliant drones, a DevSecOps platform for secure software deployment, and a mobile FPV application for drone piloting. Darkhive's solutions are designed to be rapidly deployable, user-friendly, and cost-effective, ensuring critical capabilities are accessible to those who need them most.
Keywords: autonomous drones, tactical data, military, public safety, reconnaissance, situational awareness, Blue SUAS, DevSecOps, software deployment, FPV application.
Company overview
Darkhive company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- San Antonio, United States
- Employees
- 29
- Open positions
- 11
- Dealroom signal
- 63.9
Valuation & funding
Darkhive funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES BOther financing | May 2026 | $30M | $120M | Draper Associates · Stellar Ventures · TenEleven Ventures · Crosslink Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Sep 2024 | $21M | $84M | Crosslink Capital · Stellar Ventures · RTX Ventures · TenEleven Ventures | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Nov 2023 | $4M | $16M | MVP Ventures · Capital Factory · Stellar Ventures · Crosslink Capital | ↗ |
| GRANTOther financing | Dec 2022 | $1.1M | — | National Security Innovation Capital | ↗ |
Growth signals
Darkhive website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Darkhive is 3.9K monthly website visits, up 95% over the last three months. Darkhive's team grew 31.8% over the past year.
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Comparisons
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Dive TechnologiesProduces reliable autonomous underwater vehicles |
Quincy, United States | Acquired | |||
 NatilusDesigns and operates large scale drones |
San Diego, United States | Operational | |||
 UforceBattle-proven autonomous weapons systems for allied militaries. |
London, United Kingdom | Operational | |||
 HulessConfigurable tethered and non-tethered military drone platforms |
Ukraine | Operational | |||
 KrattWorksKrattWorks builds jamming-resistant high-performance drones for front line operators and defence sector |
Tallinn, Estonia | Operational | |||
 AndurilAI-powered autonomous systems for multi-domain defense operations. |
Costa Mesa, United States | Operational |
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