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TEKEVER

Defence · Lisbon, Portugal · Founded 2001

Developing advanced technology for the digital economy, UAV's and space markets MoreLess

Founded in 2001 by a group of engineering students from the IST engineering school in Lisbon, Portugal, TEKEVER has grown into a significant player in the aerospace, defence, and security technology sectors.

The company began its international expansion in 2006, establishing operations in the United Kingdom, the United States, and France. Under the leadership of CEO Ricardo Mendes, TEKEVER operates on a surveillance-as-a-service model. This business model is centered on providing clients with actionable, real-time intelligence gathered by its proprietary technology.

The company's primary market is the global defence and security industry, with a particular focus on maritime surveillance. Clients include government and security organizations that require enhanced situational awareness for missions such as maritime safety and life-saving operations.

TEKEVER's service is delivered through a combination of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and satellite technology. At the core of its platform are AI-centric autonomous systems that enable the collection and analysis of vast amounts of data without constant human supervision. This allows the company to deliver critical intelligence efficiently and effectively, with the stated goal of making oceans safer and saving lives.

Keywords: unmanned aerial systems, surveillance-as-a-service, maritime security, defence technology, autonomous systems, real-time intelligence, aerospace, AI, situational awareness, UAS

Valuation $1–2.5B
Revenue $50–100M
Headcount 500–1k
Total funding $50–100M
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Talent graph

TEKEVER's talent

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Employees mapped 915 incl. 8 AI specialists
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Key operators 13 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

15 investors on TEKEVER's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
European Commission
Series A 7 investors entered at this stage
Ventura Capital
Iberis Capital
Baillie Gifford
NATO Innovation Fund - NIF
National Security Strategic Investment Fund
Crescent Cove Advisors
Cedrus Capital
Series B+ 7 investors entered at this stage
NATO Innovation Fund - NIF
Crescent Cove Advisors
Cedrus Capital
University of Lisbon Higher Technical Institute - Tecnico Lisboa
University of Lisbon
Baillie Gifford
National Security Strategic Investment Fund

Global footprint

Where TEKEVER has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
12 countries with
team presence
🇵🇹 Portugal72.7%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20.6%
🇫🇷 France3.6%
🇪🇸 Spain1%
🇺🇸 United States0.7%
Top 5 of 12 shown
Web traffic by country
52K monthly visits
across markets
🇬🇧 United Kingdom19.8%
🇮🇳 India15%
🇵🇹 Portugal14.4%
🇫🇷 France9%
🇦🇺 Australia5.6%
Top 5 markets shown

Market sentiment

What the market is saying about TEKEVER

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