TurbineOne, the defense software company powering real-time threat detection and decision-making at the tactical edge, announced a $36 million Series B funding round. The round was led by The General Partnership with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, XYZ Ventures, Stepstone Group, PROOF VC, and Artisanal Ventures, valuing the company at $300 million.
TurbineOne’s software performs where others can’t: directly on battlefield sensors, without requiring cloud access, custom hardware, or large compute footprints. Designed by veterans and built for austere conditions, its edge-first AI platform is now deployed across the U.S. Department of Defense for missions ranging from drone warfare and base security to targeting operations. TurbineOne got its start with innovation organizations like the Defense Innovation Unit and AFWERX and is quickly transitioning to deliver operational capabilities for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
“There is a widening gap between the exploding volumes of frontline data collection and the people that are trying to make sense of it,” said Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne. “Our software has been tested and validated by America’s most demanding national security professionals in order to deliver Decision Advantage.”
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Unlike generalist AI companies pivoting into defense, TurbineOne was purpose-built for national security from day one. Its flagship offering, the Frontline Perception System (FPS), brings AI to the sensor on the edge, helping warfighters detect, identify, and act on threats in real time, without technical training or cloud access. It runs on everyday military gear, from heads-up displays to autonomous drones, and is designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability in combat.
“The promise of dual-use AI hasn’t delivered for the battlefield,” said Matt Amacker, CTO of TurbineOne. “We built this company with warfighters, for warfighters—so they get software that works safely offline, under pressure, and on the gear they already have.”
SOURCE: Businesswire