Brinc
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Founded
- 2019
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Employees
- 231
- Registered name
- Brinc Drones Inc Seattle business license
- Stage
- Startup
- Founders
- Blake Resnick
Temporal rises to No. 1 on GeekWire 200 after $550M raise at $12.55B valuation as AI and hardware firms climb
Temporal is now the No. 1 company on the GeekWire 200 after a $550 million raise valuing it at $12.55 billion and surpassing $250 million in annualized revenue; the Fall 2026 ranking highlights growth in AI software and advanced machinery for space, energy and defense across the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle’s ‘Third Act’: VCs Say Local Superstars Are Deep-Tech Startups Building Rockets, Geothermal Plants and Autonomous Vehicles
Two Seattle venture capitalists argue that the city’s next wave of superstar startups are already here but focus on deep tech—intelligent machines and physical products like rockets, geothermal plants and autonomous off-road vehicles—rather than pure software. They frame this shift as Seattle’s "Third Act," building on maritime/aerospace roots (Act I) and the software/cloud boom (Act II) to combine hardware and software using local infrastructure and talent.
BRINC, founded by Blake Resnick in 2019, grows into world’s largest public-safety drone maker with Motorola Solutions investment
BRINC, founded in 2019 by Blake Resnick, has rapidly become a leading public safety drone manufacturer and the world’s largest in that niche, expanding its offerings including the Guardian DFR drone while growing through investments and a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions. The company emphasizes building drones specifically for law enforcement needs rather than repurposing consumer or military designs.
BRINC adds NOAA-based live wildfire and smoke layers to LiveOps days after prototype, free to customers
BRINC rapidly added live wildfire detections and smoke coverage to its LiveOps drone operations platform at no extra cost, shipping the feature days after an engineer prototyped it. The layers use NOAA satellite data that the agency describes as strategic guidance rather than tactical fire intelligence, raising questions about appropriate operational uses.
BRINC adds free NOAA-powered live wildfire tracking and smoke coverage to LiveOps for all customers on Aug. 7, 2026
Seattle-based drone maker BRINC added two free real-time intelligence layers—live wildfire tracking and real-time smoke coverage—to its LiveOps software, available to all customers on Aug. 7, 2026. The features pull NOAA data into the LiveOps map so public safety agencies can view active fire detections and smoke density alongside drone telemetry and video.
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.
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.
Brinc Raises $125 Million to Replace Chinese Drones in U.S. Policing, CEO Blake Resnick Leads Effort
Brinc, led by Forbes Under 30 cover star Blake Resnick, raised $125 million to replace Chinese-made drones in U.S. policing.
Fireworks AI Raises $1.505B Series D at $17.5B Valuation; Wonder Nets $650M Series D at $9B Pre‑Money
A busy funding week saw large AI-focused and consumer-tech rounds, led by Fireworks AI’s $1.505 billion Series D at a $17.5 billion valuation and Wonder’s $650 million Series D at a $9 billion pre-money valuation.
BRINC Raises $125 Million Led by Motorola to Put Autonomous 911 Drones on U.S. Police and Fire Station Roofs
BRINC raised $125 million in a round led by Motorola Solutions to deploy autonomous 911 response drones on U.S. police and fire station roofs and expand U.S. manufacturing. The Seattle startup, founded in 2019 by Blake Resnick, plans to scale production, grow staff, integrate drones with 911 dispatch and move into a larger 60,000-sq-ft facility.
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.
Index Ventures announces Blake Resnick-led BRINC Drones has closed a $125M funding round
Index Ventures congratulates Blake Resnick and BRINC Drones on raising $125 million, noting they originally invested because of belief in the company's drone technology.
Motorola Solutions Leads $125 Million Funding Round for BRINC’s Emergency Drone Expansion
Seattle-based public safety drone company BRINC has raised $125 million in a funding round led by Motorola Solutions to expand its manufacturing and product lineup, aiming to deploy 911 response drones on the roof of every U.S. police and fire station.
BRINC Raises $125M Led by Motorola Solutions to Deploy 911 Drones at 80,000 U.S. Public Safety Stations
BRINC, a Seattle-based public safety drone maker, raised $125 million in a funding round led by Motorola Solutions to deploy drones to 80,000 U.S. police and fire stations. The investment will support expanding manufacturing, launching new products, and scaling operations to meet growing demand.
Brinc Drones Raises $125 Million to Put U.S.-Made Drones on Every Police Station Rooftop
Seattle-based drone startup Brinc Drones raised $125 million to expand U.S. production and sales to police and fire departments, aiming to place drones on the roofs of every U.S. police station while benefiting from new restrictions on Chinese-made drones.
BRINC Raises $125 Million Led by Motorola Solutions to Deploy 911 Response Drones Nationwide
BRINC has raised $125 million, led by Motorola Solutions, to deploy 911 response drones on police and fire station roofs across the United States, advancing aerial emergency response technology. This funding significantly increases BRINC's total capital and supports rapid nationwide expansion.
BRINC Secures $125 Million Led by Motorola Solutions to Boost U.S. Manufacturing and Deploy 911 Response Drones Nationwide
BRINC has raised $125 million led by Motorola Solutions to expand U.S. manufacturing and accelerate deployment of its 911 public safety drones, aiming to equip 80,000 police and fire stations nationwide. The company plans to triple its factory size and grow its product lineup to enhance emergency response situational awareness.
BRINC Raises $125M Led by Motorola Solutions to Deploy 911 Response Drones Nationwide
Seattle-based public safety drone company BRINC raised $125 million led by Motorola Solutions to scale manufacturing and deploy 911 response drones nationwide. The funding will support expanding their Seattle factory, increasing production, and rolling out a 24/7 drone network for emergency services.
Motorola Solutions Leads $125M Round for Brinc to Expand 911 Drone Manufacturing and HQ
Seattle-based emergency-response drone maker Brinc raised $125 million in a round led by Motorola Solutions to expand manufacturing, bring new products to market, and move into a larger Seattle headquarters and factory later this year. The funding comes amid U.S. restrictions on Chinese-made drones; Brinc’s valuation has nearly doubled from $480 million a year ago, bringing total funding to over $280 million.
Blake Resnick announces Brinc, founded 2019, more than tripled 2025 revenue and expanded production capacity
Brinc, founded in 2019 by CEO Blake Resnick, more than tripled its revenue in 2025 and expanded production capacity, according to a first‑party post by Resnick.
BRINC Raises $125M Led by Motorola Solutions to Deploy 911 Response Drones to Police and Fire Stations
BRINC announced a $125 million financing round led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, aiming to deploy 911 response drones to police and fire stations; the raise brings the company’s total funding to over $250 million. The news was released July 14, 2026 from Seattle via PR Newswire.
Motorola Solutions Leads $125M Funding Round to Expand BRINC's Public Safety Drone Deployment to 80,000 U.S. Stations
BRINC secured a $125 million investment led by Motorola Solutions to expand production and deployment of its 911 response drones across approximately 80,000 U.S. police and fire stations. The funding will enhance manufacturing capacity, product development, and sales to accelerate public safety drone adoption nationwide.
Microsoft’s Latest Layoffs Impact Xbox Amid Seattle Startups’ Rise, GeekWire 200 Highlights Hardware Growth
The GeekWire founder open house highlighted Microsoft's recent layoffs, including major changes at Xbox, and noted the surprising growth of hardware companies within the GeekWire 200. The event was supported by Delta Air Lines, Prime Team Partners, WTIA, and ALLtech.
GeekWire Founder Open House Spotlights Microsoft’s 4,800-Job Cuts, Xbox Overhaul and Hardware Surge on GeekWire 200
GeekWire’s founder open house covers Microsoft’s latest layoffs and Xbox overhaul, the rise of hardware companies on the GeekWire 200, and discussions with founders about how AI is reshaping product development and company operations.
Starcloud Becomes Fastest Y Combinator Unicorn at $1.1B as Fusion Leader Helion Tops GeekWire 200 with $15.5B Valuation
The latest GeekWire 200 highlights a shift in the Pacific Northwest startup scene toward physical products like rockets, fusion reactors, and space-based data centers, with Starcloud becoming the fastest Y Combinator unicorn valued at $1.1 billion. Helion maintains the top spot with a $15.5 billion valuation, while notable companies like Stoke Space, Overland AI, and new unicorn XBOW also make significant moves.
People
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Blake Resnick Founder, Founder and CEO
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David Benowitz Founder, Co-founder and VP of Strategy and Marketing, Co-founder and VP, Strategy & Marketing Communications
