XTEND, a leader in AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, today announced the successful close of a $30 million extension to its Series B funding round, bringing the total raised to $70 million. The extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with participation from existing investors including Len Blavatnik’s Claltech, Union-Tech Ventures, and Chartered Group.
How the funding will be used: This significant investment will accelerate XTEND’s mission to scale its “battle-proven” autonomous AI robots across the U.S. and globally. XTEND’s systems are currently deployed with the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as in Singapore, Europe, the UK, and the Israel Defense Force, enhancing strategic capabilities and mission success in challenging environments.
The new funding will also be used to:
1.) Scale up U.S. and global production.
2.) Integrate real-time AI capabilities across XTEND’s platforms.
3.) Expand deployments with U.S. and allied defense forces.
4.) Extend the application of their technology to humanitarian and emergency response efforts.
This funding announcement follows the grand opening of XTEND’s new U.S. headquarters and advanced drone manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida, on July 1. This event marked a pivotal moment for XTEND, signifying a new phase of operational scale and U.S. engagement.
New board member: As part of the investment, Ross Kestin, Founding Partner and CEO of Aliya Capital Partners, has joined XTEND’s Board of Directors.
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“XTEND’s mission—to deliver cutting-edge drone and robotics systems for high-risk, mission-critical environments—aligns directly with our vision of supporting technologies that protect and enhance life. We’re honored to back Aviv and his world-class team and help accelerate the impact of their technology across defense, security, and emergency response sectors.”
Ross Kestin
“The grand opening of XTEND’s Tampa facility represents more than a physical expansion—it marks a new phase of operational scale, U.S. engagement, and global relevance. We’re proud to support this next chapter alongside the Aliya team.”
Lee Moser, Co-Founder and General Partner of Protego Ventures
“We invested in XTEND because it’s clear they are building a category-defining platform for human-guided autonomy that can scale fast and make an immediate impact. At a time when defense innovation demands urgency and trust, XTEND stood out as ready to lead.”
Lital Leshem, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Protego Ventures
“The successful completion of our Series B financing highlights the surging demand for mission-critical autonomous systems from allied defense and public safety agencies. The investment will fuel accelerated R&D, scale manufacturing, and global deployment expansion. That said, the backing from Aliya and Protego isn’t just about fresh capital—it’s a powerful vote of confidence. Ross’s experience and strategic perspective are invaluable in navigating this pivotal growth phase. Furthermore, opening our Tampa headquarters is a major step forward as we continue to build cutting-edge systems that protect lives worldwide.”
Aviv Shapira, CEO of XTEND
“On our very first visit, we walked into a room with over 50 end users, all being trained on the system. What convinced us to invest wasn’t just the tech—it was their feedback. They spoke about how the system has saved lives, how AI-driven training cut learning time by 99%, and how this technology is already changing the battlefield. That’s when we knew—we had to be part of this.”
Avi Fischer, Chairman of Clal Industries and Claltech
“This milestone represents the realization of XTEND’s vision to bring our groundbreaking technologies closer to the U.S. defense ecosystem. With this facility, we’re laying the foundation for sustained growth, high-tech job creation and meaningful contributions to America’s security and industrial capabilities.”
Dr. Peter Kash, Chairman of the Board at XTEND
“Since our investment three years ago, we’ve seen the XTEND management team demonstrate exceptional execution and innovation. With the successful completion of this latest financing round, XTEND is now poised to strengthen its position as a global leader in defense technology.”
Tal Recanati, Managing Director of Union Tech Ventures
