General InformationIris Automation is a Seattle, Washington-based autonomous systems company founded in 2017 with approximately 51-200 employees, developing AI-powered detect-and-avoid software for unmanned aircraft.
Funding & FinancialsThe company has raised over $30 million across multiple funding rounds, including a Series B led by Undertone and venture investors including AeroVentures and others focused on autonomous aviation.
Leadership & TeamFounded by Alex Teichman (CEO), a roboticist and AI researcher, along with other experienced engineers in autonomous systems and aerospace technology.
Recent ActivityIris Automation has been advancing Casia's certification pathway with aviation regulators and expanding partnerships with drone manufacturers and defense integrators for BVLOS and autonomous operations in contested environments.