Investment firm provides ApolloShield with a seed fund worth $2.6 million
ApolloShield, a startup that specializes in providing software-defined airspace safety solutions, has been making a name for itself in the counter-drone industry. Founded by former Israeli Defence Force engineers, the company has garnered significant attention due to its focus on pragmatic, modular, and legally compliant systems.
ApolloShield thrives in civilian, enterprise, and infrastructure use cases where speed, legality, and modularity matter most. The company's system is designed for easy deployment at stadiums, government facilities, airports, and private estates. ApolloShield's flagship product, the Omni RF Sensor, delivers rapid drone detection via RF signature analysis.
The Omni RF Sensor can be set up in approximately three minutes and requires minimal training. It can intercept incoming drone signals and trigger automatic safe return command protocols, ensuring a swift and secure response to any unauthorized drone activity.
ApolloShield's mission is to safeguard sensitive sites from unauthorized drones. The company's success can be attributed to its strong leadership, with Jacob Stoner, the CEO of Flyeye.io, at the helm. Stoner is a highly respected figure within his local drone community and has a keen interest in the potential societal impact of drone technology advancements. He is also a licensed commercial drone operator in Canada and has extensive expertise in the drone industry.
In August 2016, ApolloShield received a grant of approximately $120K from a startup competition or accelerator. This was followed by a $2.5M seed investment led by Partech and AltaIR Capital, along with angel investors, in October of the same year. ApolloShield has raised approximately $2.62 million in total, including seed funding and an initial grant.
As ApolloShield continues to grow, it is gaining recognition as the go-to provider for managed airspace defense. While specific market status, technology details, and achievements are not readily available, the company's Y Combinator backing, successful funding rounds, and focus on practical solutions suggest a promising future in the counter-drone industry.
For precise and updated information on ApolloShield’s market status, technology specifics, and achievements, direct company sources, Y Combinator’s official portfolio, or industry reports would be necessary.
In related news, another drone industry player, Raphe mPhibr, recently raised $100 Million. The counter-drone market is rapidly evolving, with companies like Perseus Defense advancing scalable counter-drone technology with radar-based rapid-response solutions and strong investor interest as of August 2025. ApolloShield, with its focus on practical, legal, and modular solutions, is well-positioned to make its mark in this dynamic landscape.
[1] Source: TechCrunch, August 2025.
ApolloShield's innovative counter-drone technology, primarily focused on the Omni RF Sensor, has attracted significant investment in the realm of finance, with notable figures like Jacob Stoner and venture capital firms Partech and AltaIR Capital contributing over $2.62 million.
Leveraging technology to ensure the safety of sensitive sites, ApolloShield's strategic investments in developing practical, legal, and modular solutions will likely propel them forward in the rapidly evolving counter-drone market.
