D-Fend raises $31 million to combat rising drone threats
The Israeli startup’s flagship technology, EnforceAir, employs RF cyber-takeover techniques to safely neutralize rogue drones without collateral damage or operational disruption.
D-Fend Solutions has raised $31 million in a funding round led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP), with participation from existing investor Vertex Ventures and Vertex Growth. D-Fend’s flagship technology, EnforceAir, employs RF cyber-takeover techniques to safely neutralize rogue drones without collateral damage or operational disruption.
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The company, which employs approximately 180 people in Israel and internationally, has raised a total of $67 million to date, including the current round. D-Fend Solutions was founded by Zohar Halachmi, CEO and Chairman; Assaf Monsa, CTO and Vice President; and Yaniv Benbenisti, Chief Product Officer and President. As part of the latest funding round, IGP General Partner Uri Erde join’s D-Fend’s Board of Directors, joining existing investor board members Yoram Oron of Vertex Ventures and Rami Hadar of Claridge Israel.
D-Fend reports a year-on-year revenue increase of over 60%, accompanied by geographic and sectoral expansion. Currently, its technology is deployed in approximately 30 countries, including the Five Eyes (FVEY) alliance, G7 and major NATO member states.
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“This funding is a testament to the trust our investors have in our vision, technology, growth, brand, and customer base,” said Zohar Halachmi, CEO and Chairman of D-Fend Solutions. “The growing size, scope, and complexity of rogue drone threats demands advanced, precise, and reliable solutions. This investment will enable us to continue innovating and expanding our capabilities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of counter-drone technology, while delivering unparalleled control, safety and, uniquely, operational continuity to our global defense, homeland security, law enforcement, airport, and critical infrastructure customers.”
D-Fend Solutions' technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is deployed by top-tier U.S. government agencies – including with U.S. military, federal law enforcement, and homeland security – as well as major international airports globally.
