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Iris Automation

DefenseSeries B

AI-powered detect-and-avoid technology for autonomous aircraft

🌐 www.irisautomation.comLinkedInX / Twitter📍 WAEst. 2017👥 51-200 employees
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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.

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Total Raised
Latest Round
Stage
Series B
defense-tech
Employees
51-200
Founded 2017
Headquarters
WA
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Government Competitions 3

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AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase· phase 2

Onboard detect-and-avoid collision avoidance systems for autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles.

Air Force$4.5MApr 1, 2023
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AFWERX SBIR· phase 2

Collision avoidance and detect-and-avoid technology developer for autonomous unmanned aerial systems.

Air Force$1.5MMar 1, 2023

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