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Neros Inc. raised a $250 million Series C at a $2.5 billion valuation to expand autonomous and interceptor drone programs.
Neros Inc. has raised a $250 million Series C at a $2.5 billion post money valuation, the company announced in a press release.
The round was co led by Sequoia Capital and American Strategic Technology Fund. Interlagos, Valor Equity Partners, Allen & Company, Thiel Capital, Spark Capital, and Dylan Field also participated.
Neros said the funding will support development and production ramps for Archer AI, an FPV platform with autonomy features including Terminal Guidance and GPS denied Position Hold. It will also support Bandit, a counter UAS interceptor drone designed for Class 2 and Class 3 drone threats, including Shahed style systems.
The company said Archer AI and Bandit are planned for deployment in combat theaters by the end of 2026.
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