TurbineOne, which is 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 funding 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: TurbineOne’s software performs where others cannot – directly on battlefield sensors, without requiring cloud access, custom hardware, or large compute footprints. Created 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. And 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.
TurbineOne was purpose-built for national security from day one. Its flagship offering, the Frontline Perception System (FPS) and it 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. And it runs on everyday military gear, from heads-up displays to autonomous drones, and is designed for speed, simplicity, and reliability in combat.
What the funding will be used for: The new funding will fuel the company’s next phase: global deployments, hardened self-service products, and scaling to meet demand across the national security community. The funding will also support continued hiring across engineering and operations.
KEY QUOTES:
“There is a widening gap between the exploding volumes of frontline data collection and the people that are trying to make sense of it. Our software has been tested and validated by America’s most demanding national security professionals in order to deliver Decision Advantage.”
Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne
“The promise of dual-use AI hasn’t delivered for the battlefield. 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.”
Matt Amacker, CTO of TurbineOne
“TurbineOne is transforming defense by doing what others can’t, which is putting AI directly on the edge where the mission happens. They’re solving the hardest operational problems with software that works at scale. This is the future of national security, and TurbineOne is leading it.”
Dan Portillo, co-founder and Managing Partner at The General Partnership
