Overland AI
Overland AI develops autonomous ground vehicles and software that enable military and defense organizations to operate fleets of off-road vehicles without GPS or direct operator control. Its technology allows a single operator to coordinate multiple vehicles for tasks such as logistics, frontline missions, and counter-drone air defense, with systems adaptable to various vehicle types and payloads. The company's mission is to transform land operations and enhance safety by delivering advanced ground autonomy solutions that keep warfighters out of harm’s way.
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle-area
- Sectors
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Founded
- 2023 Seattle business license
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Employees
- 144
- Registered name
- Overland AI Inc Seattle business license
- Stage
- Growth
- Total raised
- $122.3M SEC Form D filings Total of this company's SEC Form D filings
- Last round
- $80M · Nov 2025 SEC Form D
- Founders
- Byron Boots, Stephanie Bonk, Greg Okopal
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Byron Boots Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Officer, Director
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Stephanie Bonk Founder, Co-Founder, President, Executive Officer, Director
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Austin Guyette Seed Investor
