Neros Technologies Raises $250M Series C at $2.5B Valuation to Scale Autonomous and Interceptor Drone Programs

Neros, building unmanned superiority at scale led by Soren Monroe-Anderson and Olaf Hichwa, has raised $250M Series C at a post-money valuation of $2.5B, co-led by Sequoia Capital and American Strategic Technology Fund (ASTF), with participation by Interlagos, Valor Equity Partners, Allen & Company, Thiel Capital, Spark Capital, and Dylan Field.

The funding will accelerate production of Neros’ new drone programs, including Archer AI, an autonomous FPV platform, and Bandit, a c-UAS interceptor designed to counter Class 2 and 3 threats.

Both platforms are being built for multi-asset control, or “swarming,” while maintaining the low-cost economics required for attritable mass. Both are expected to enter combat theaters by the end of 2026.

The latest funding round accelerates Neros’ transition into a multi-capability drone manufacturer. The company’s goal of producing one million drones annually remains unchanged, while the range of platforms and missions continues to expand.

Strong growth since the November financing round, combined with the new capital, is expected to accelerate deployment of Neros systems to warfighters and scale production for battlefield demand.

The expanded product portfolio positions Neros across the mass-manufactured small-drone segment, spanning autonomous FPV systems, counter-UAS interceptors, and coordinated multi-asset operations.

With core technology ownership, vertical integration, and domestic production capacity, Neros aims to scale output to millions of drones annually for the U.S. and its allies.

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