Last updated 2026-06-18
- Raised $2.5M Seed round led by Root Ventures, Sep 2016
- Raised $120k grant, Jul 2016
Total raised
$2.6M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2016-10
Stage
Mature
Founded
2015
Headcount
4
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
ApolloShield detects unauthorized drones and sends them a "go home" command, disconnecting the original operator and forcing them to land safely. It uses multiple technologies to detect supported drones, including cameras and audio and radio sensors. ApolloShield is able to estimate the location of the detected drones and their operators, allowing security teams to assess the risk. ApolloShield can also find the unique identifiers of most drones, enabling law enforcement agencies to pursue irresponsible operators.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $2.6M total
2016-09
Seed
$2.5M
★ Root Ventures★ Igor Ryabenkiy★ AltaIR Capital★ FoundersX Ventures
2016-07
Grant
$120K
Headcount over time
From 2 (2016-07) to 4 (2025-10) · +2 (+100%) · 6 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is ApolloShield's primary function?
- ApolloShield specializes in unauthorized drone deterrence, detecting drones and issuing a "go home" command to force them to land safely.
- When was ApolloShield founded?
- ApolloShield was founded in December 2015.
- Where is ApolloShield's headquarters located?
- ApolloShield's headquarters is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- How many employees does ApolloShield have?
- ApolloShield has 1-10 employees.
- What is ApolloShield's total funding to date?
- ApolloShield has raised a total of $2,620,000 USD.
- Which investors participated in ApolloShield's funding rounds?
- ApolloShield received a grant from Y Combinator in August 2016. In October 2016, the company raised funds from investors including Root Ventures.
- What is ApolloShield's primary sector?
- ApolloShield's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS.
- Who are the co-founders of ApolloShield?
- The co-founders of ApolloShield are Nimo (Nimrod) Shkedy, who serves as CEO, and Gilad Beeri, who is the CTO.
Team · 2
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsUnmanned SystemsSecurity & Surveillance Integration
Technologies
Sensing
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementGovernment & City
Business model
B2BB2G
Highlights
Verified
Tags
unmanned-aerial-vehiclesafetyhardwareindustrial-technologiespublic-safetyhomeland-securitydronessecurityprivacy-protectioneventsperimeter-securitytrackingsensorspatent-pending
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | apolloshield.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/10684326 | |
| facebook.com/ApolloShield | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCgHCOayzr0HCTHtz6YPGMdA |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | AirFence |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015-12 |
| Employees (exact) | 4 |
| Offices | Palo Alto |
Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | apolloshield.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 24 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515419950 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2016-03-08 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 0 |
| Registered address | קויפמן יחזקאל 2 תל אביב - יפו |