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Shield Group
Shield Group specializes in the design and manufacturing of machining and assembly solutions such as cast, forged parts, jigs, and fixtures
About Shield Group
Shield Group is an emerging player in the defense and munitions industry, focused on innovation, securing supply chains, and fostering economic growth. The company was established following an extensive strategic planning review in 2023 by Shield Arms executives Brandon Zeider, Seth Berglee, and Stan Manoogian, who were later joined by Dan Powers, CEO of D&M Holding Co. They identified significant challenges within the defense and munitions sector, including increased demand, sourcing difficulties, lack of investment, limited capacity, and aging infrastructure, and positioned Shield Group to address these opportunities.
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The group aims to reshape the industry through a disruptive approach. Their strategy involves leveraging the operational skills of its members, industry investment experience, unique research and development partnerships, and access to capital to drive innovation. Shield Group blends experience with expertise to meet critical defense needs and has a proven international track record. One of the notable figures associated with the group is Ellen Lord, who previously served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. Her experience includes roles as vice chairwoman of the National Defense Industrial Association and board memberships with the Defense Technology Initiative and the U.S.-India Business Council, bringing significant industry and policy expertise to the group.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sector
- Defence, Supply Chain Management, Defence Applications, uk is8 defence
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
- Links
- Website
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Mar 2021 | $15M | — | Advanced Propulsion Centre UK | ↗ |
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