Anduril
Facts
- HQ
- Columbus, Ohio
- Sectors
- Defense, Aerospace, Autonomy, Hardware, Software
- Founded
- 2017
- Stage
- Public
Amazon's drones finally take off, inside Anduril's Seattle-area buildup, and an AirTag leads to a secret Amazon facility
This week: Amazon's Prime Air drones are finally going national, nearly 13 years after Jeff Bezos unveiled the idea on 60 Minutes. GeekWire's John Cook goes inside Anduril's unmarked Bellevue office as the defense company builds toward 1,000 Seattle-area engineers. Plus: a reporter hides an AirTag in a rare book and tracks it to a secret Amazon book-scanning facility in Las Vegas. With John Cook and Todd Bishop; edited by Curt Milton. Related stories and links Mentioned at the top Want to know what Jeff Bezos brings to Liverpool FC? Study Amazon's Leadership Principles Amazon drone delivery Amazon drone delivery…
Boeing takes 20% stake in Archer, swaps three BDS units including Wisk and Insitu in deal valued at $1B+
Boeing returned to positive free cash flow in Q2 driven mainly by rebounding commercial aircraft production, and aims for $10 billion annual cash earnings. To boost results further it agreed to take a 20% stake in Archer Aviation in exchange for three BDS units — Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid — a deal Jefferies says could be worth $1 billion+.
Hadrian raises $1.37 billion Series D, valuation just under $8 billion as it scales automated defense factories
Hadrian, a U.S. maker and operator of automated factories for aerospace and defense, raised $1.37 billion in a Series D that values the company just under $8 billion; it operates about 3 million sq ft across four sites and supplies firms including Lockheed Martin, RTX and Anduril.
Google AI Architect Jeff Dean Leaves to Co-Found Discovery Loop; Joins with Vinyals, Le and Ghemawat
Jeff Dean is leaving Google to become CEO of Discovery Loop, a public-benefit AI startup that will automate multistep scientific research and initially focus on machine-learning research before expanding to areas like drug discovery and clean energy; three other senior Google researchers — Oriol Vinyals, Quoc Le and Sanjay Ghemawat — will join him.
Austin startups raise $6.5B in H1 2026; July deals include EnergyX's $225M from Eni and TerraFirma's $100M Series A
Austin startups raised $6.5 billion in H1 2026, and in July notable deals included EnergyX securing $225 million from Eni and TerraFirma closing a $100 million Series A.
K2 Space Raises $500 Million Series D, More Than Doubling Valuation in Seven Months to Fund Production of Up to 100 Large Satellites Annually
K2 Space raised $500 million in a Series D round that more than doubled its valuation in seven months and will fund ramping production to as many as 100 large satellites per year for commercial and defense customers.
K2 Space raises $500M Series D at $6.8B valuation to scale mega‑class satellites
K2 Space raised $500 million in a Series D at a $6.8 billion valuation to scale production of large, high‑power satellites, after launching its two‑ton Gravitas satellite in March. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ and will support multiple government and commercial contracts, including work with SES, Anduril, and the U.S. Space Force.
K2 Space Raises $500M Series D at $6.8B Valuation to Scale Production of Large, High‑Power Satellites
K2 Space announced a $500 million Series D round at a $6.8 billion valuation on July 30, 2026, led by Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ to scale production of large, high‑power satellites. The funding will support growth of the company’s big satellite manufacturing capabilities and expansion efforts.
Nominal opens permanent Seattle office, led by Stephen Slattery, after $80M raise at $1B valuation
Los Angeles-based industrial-software startup Nominal is opening a permanent Seattle office, led by Stephen Slattery, and plans to more than double its local team after raising $80 million at a $1 billion valuation. The company, which serves defense, energy, robotics and automotive customers, cited Seattle's engineering and aerospace talent as key reasons for the expansion.
Agon launches with $30M to build synthetic virtual battlefields for AI-powered autonomous weapons
Agon, a UK defence startup founded in 2026 by former Anduril director Tristam Constant and Junaid Hussain, has launched with $30M in funding to build synthetic virtual battlefields that train AI-powered autonomous weapons. The round — $7M pre-seed and $23M seed from investors including Lakestar, 201 Ventures, D3, XYZ, Lux Capital and Northzone — aims to provide AI training data and partnerships with European defence autonomy firms.
Defense tech startups raise $12.3B in 2026 so far as defense primes like Lockheed Martin begin co-investing
Defense tech startups have raised at least $12.3 billion in VC funding since January 2026, surpassing 2025 totals as venture firms, defense primes and the Pentagon increasingly co-invest. Major rounds include Anduril's $5B Series H and other multi-billion financings, signaling a rapid repricing of the sector and new capital mixes with primes like Lockheed Martin investing directly.
Ascend series: Seattle’s ‘Third Act’ — physical AI startups on Lake Union signal a shift toward software-enabled hardware
The piece reports from Lake Union to argue Seattle is entering a third industrial era—'physical AI'—where hardware-enabled intelligent machines mix with legacy maritime and aerospace industries, exemplified by startups like Overland, Anduril, Brinc, and Endurance Energy. The authors say Seattle has the talent, infrastructure, and institutions to lead but needs more risk-taking, investor capital for hardware, and pro-innovation policy to fully capitalize on this shift.
AIM Intelligent Machines retrofits bulldozers and excavators with AI to automate earthmoving from Redmond HQ
AIM Intelligent Machines is retrofitting existing bulldozers and excavators with an AI-driven platform that can take control for earthmoving operations, developing the technology at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. The startup focuses first on terrestrial construction and mining applications while keeping longer-term ambitions for lunar and Martian terraforming.
Anduril seeks new funding at about $100 billion valuation amid Seattle expansion and protests
Anduril is seeking a new funding round that could value the defense contractor at about $100 billion as it rapidly expands engineering and maritime operations in the Seattle area, where protests have arisen over its work on AI-enabled military systems.
Anduril Industries in talks to raise capital at about $100 billion valuation after $5B Series H pushed value to $61B
Anduril Industries is reportedly in early talks to raise a new funding round valuing the defense AI firm at about $100 billion, nearly doubling its $61 billion post-money valuation from a Series H closed two months earlier. The company, founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, has rapidly increased valuations through large rounds including $2.5B in June 2025 and a $5B Series H in May 2026.
Anduril and Archer Aviation Unveil Autonomous Attack Aircraft to Jointly Build Muscular Attack Drones
Defense firm Anduril and air taxi startup Archer Aviation unveiled an autonomous attack aircraft, announcing a collaboration to build robust attack drones.
Nscale opens 24,000-ft² Bellevue U.S. engineering HQ, backing expansion after $2B raise and $900M credit line
London-based data center startup Nscale, fresh off a $2 billion fundraising and a $900 million credit line, is opening a 24,000-square-foot U.S. engineering headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, slated for January 2027 and able to house up to 250 employees. The company hired former Microsoft VP Nidhi Chappell as president of AI infrastructure to lead global engineering and data center operations as it expands amid demand for AI computing infrastructure.
Singularity Raises $80M Series A at $400M Valuation to Mass-Produce Low-Cost Air-Defense Interceptors
Los Angeles startup Singularity emerged from stealth with an $80M oversubscribed Series A at a $400M valuation to mass-produce low-cost air-defense interceptors using automotive-style assembly and a team from Tesla, Toyota, SpaceX, Anduril and Lockheed Martin; the company is already running multiple monthly flight tests. The round was led by Khosla Ventures and Felicis with participation from AE Ventures, NEA, Long Journey, Harpoon, Menlo Ventures, Y Combinator and others.
Motorola Solutions Leads $125M Round in BRINC as Startup Aims to Put 911 Drones on 80,000 U.S. Police and Fire Stations
Seattle startup BRINC raised $125 million in a round led by Motorola Solutions with participation from Index Ventures and Figma CEO Dylan Field, taking total funding above $280 million. The company plans to deploy 911 response drones to the roughly 80,000 U.S. police and fire stations, citing rapid revenue, production, and contract growth amid shifting U.S. rules favoring domestic drones.
TerraFirma Raises $100M Series A Led by Kleiner Perkins to Automate Construction on Earth and Space
TerraFirma Inc., an Austin startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by Kleiner Perkins to develop semi-autonomous construction systems for Earth and future space projects, including the Moon and Mars. The company, headquartered in Buda, has attracted significant local and tech industry investor interest and has raised approximately $115 million since its 2023 founding.
Trump’s Sons Invest in Defense Tech Startups Amid $3.2 Billion Pentagon Contracts During Father’s Administration
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have heavily invested in defense technology companies, benefiting from their father President Donald Trump’s renewed administration priorities and Pentagon spending since his reelection. These firms have secured over $3.2 billion in government contracts and stand to compete for up to $200 billion in future defense work.
California Attracts $335 Billion in Venture Capital in 2026, Outpacing New York by Over Tenfold
California attracted over $335 billion in venture capital this year, ten times more than its closest competitor, New York, driven by its deep talent pool and tech infrastructure. Despite concerns about costs and regulations, the state remains the leading hub for AI investment and tech growth.
California Leads U.S. States with $335 Billion Venture Capital in 2024, Driven by AI and Tech Innovation
California has attracted over $335 billion in venture capital funding this year, outpacing other states by a wide margin due to its deep talent pool and strong tech infrastructure, particularly in artificial intelligence. Despite high costs and regulatory challenges, the state's economy grew 5% to $4.25 trillion, making it one of the largest economies globally.
Bill Gurley Says AI Startups Are Raising at 'Crazy Valuations' While Other Firms Struggle to Raise Capital
Investor Bill Gurley warns that AI companies are raising funds at 'crazy valuations' while most other startups struggle to raise capital, and he offers guidance for investing in this environment.
California Attracts Record $335 Billion in Venture Capital Funding in 2025 Led by AI Innovation
California attracted over $335 billion in venture capital funding in 2025, driven primarily by artificial intelligence, far surpassing other states like New York and Texas. Despite high costs and regulatory challenges, California’s concentration of talent and investors remains unmatched.
