Shield AI is a private defense technology company building AI pilots and autonomous aircraft for military use. Its Hivemind software enables aircraft to operate without GPS, communications, or human input.
Access to pre-IPO shares is available to accredited investors through UpMarket.
Latest Price
$12.7B
Series G, Mar 2026, Perplexity
UpMarket Estimate
$15B
Based on UpMarket valuation model
Previous Price
$12.7B
Series G Mar 2026
How to Invest in Shield AI Through UpMarket
Shield AI shares are not on public exchanges. UpMarket provides accredited investors access through secondary market transactions.
Step 01
Verify accredited investor status
Confirm eligibility under SEC Rule 501 of Regulation D. Income or net worth threshold applies.
Step 02
Create an UpMarket account
Complete KYC/AML onboarding. Typically 1–2 business days. Licensed rep assigned on signup.
Step 03
Review available Shield AI offerings
Full offering memoranda and risk disclosures provided before any commitment is required.
Step 04
Complete subscription documents
Review and sign subscription agreement. All documents handled digitally through the platform.
Step 05
Fund your investment
Wire transfer or ACH. $50K minimum. Funds held in custodial account until close.
Pre-IPO investments are illiquid, speculative, and involve risk of total loss of capital.
$1.3B+
UpMarket has brokered over $1.3 billion in alternative investments*
*Includes principal invested and appreciation of investments originated via the UpMarket platform based on historical trade volume and valuation estimates through March 31, 2026. Of the total, approximately $301 million is managed by UpMarket Management, with the remaining originated investments managed by affiliates. Past performance is not predictive of future results.
Valuation Growth Over Time
Post-money valuation by round
Previous roundsMost recent
Date
Round
PPS (split-adj.)
Valuation
Mar 2026
Series G
$12.7B
Mar 2026
Series G
$12.7B
Mar 2025
Series F-1
$5.6B
Mar 2025
Series F
$5.3B
Shield AI Revenue and Growth
Annual revenue
Why Investors Are Watching Shield AI
Growth Signal
Shield AI raised $2B at $12.7B valuation in March 2026
Shield AI announced a $1.5 billion Series G at a $12.7 billion post-money valuation plus $500 million of preferred equity in March 2026. The round was led by Advent International and JPMorganChase’s Security and Resiliency Initiative, with Blackstone adding a $250 million delayed-draw facility.
Competitive Moat
Hivemind autonomy software is Shield AI’s core moat
Shield AI’s Hivemind is designed to let aircraft and drones navigate threats, avoid obstacles, and complete missions without human intervention. The platform is already tied to combat-proven V-BAT drones and to the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Market Opportunity
Defense autonomy could scale on a $12B+ opportunity
Shield AI is positioned in software autonomy and unmanned aircraft systems, with third-party estimates putting 2024 revenue at about $267 million, up 64% year over year. One analysis also says the company was reportedly discussing a raise near $12 billion valuation by early 2026.
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No. As of March 2026, Shield AI is a private company and does not trade on any public stock exchange. Accredited investors can access Shield AI shares through UpMarket, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that specializes in pre-IPO investments.
Shield AI does not have a public stock price because it is privately held. The most recent known share price comes from its last funding round. Pre-IPO share prices on the secondary market may differ from the last round price depending on supply, demand, and market conditions.
Yes. Accredited investors can indicate interest in Shield AI shares through UpMarket by filling out the form on this page or creating an account at upmarket.co. All pre-IPO offerings are subject to availability and require a $50,000 minimum investment. UpMarket is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and has brokered more than $500M in alternative investments since 2019.
Pre-IPO investments carry significant risks. Shield AI shares are illiquid, meaning there is no public market to sell them quickly. There is no guaranteed exit timeline or return. The investment is speculative in nature, and investors should be prepared for the possibility of total loss. Valuations of private companies can fluctuate substantially between funding rounds. Investors should consult their financial advisor and review all offering documents before investing.
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Shield AI builds AI pilots and autonomous aircraft for military use, generating $300M in 2025 revenue and valued at $15B, after raising $2B at a $12.7B valuation in March 2026 — accredited investors can access Shield AI stock through UpMarket.