Shifters AI

Develops AI-native autonomous robotic teams for defense, national security, and hazardous commercial operations.

Active
Seed Yavne, Israel Founded 2023
Total raised
$15.0M
Last: Seed 2026-06
Stage
Seed
Founded
2023
Headcount
18
HQ
Yavne, Israel
Sector

About

Shifters AI is an Israeli-founded startup that builds AI-native coordinated robotic systems for dangerous ground operations. Their platforms combine AI decision-making, mission orchestration, and rugged hardware to reduce human exposure in high-risk environments. They develop autonomous ground robots for military missions, hazardous environments, security, and critical infrastructure, with a focus on preserving human life.

Funding history · 2 rounds · $15.0M total

2026-06
Seed $10.2M
2023-08
Pre-Seed $4.8M

Q&A

What is Shifters AI's primary focus?
Shifters AI develops AI-native autonomous robotic teams for defense, national security, and hazardous commercial operations, aiming to reduce human exposure in high-risk environments.
When was Shifters AI founded and where is its headquarters?
Shifters AI was founded in April 2023 and is headquartered in Yavne, Israel.
How much funding has Shifters AI raised to date?
Shifters AI has raised a total of $15,000,000 USD across its funding rounds.
What was Shifters AI's most recent funding round?
In June 2026, Shifters AI completed a Seed round, raising $10,200,000 USD. Ace Capital Partners was a lead investor in this round.
What is the employee count for Shifters AI?
Shifters AI has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
Who are the co-founders of Shifters AI?
The co-founders of Shifters AI are Ofer Ballin, who serves as CEO, and Assaf Chaprak, who serves as CTO.
What sectors does Shifters AI primarily operate in?
Shifters AI primarily operates in the Aerospace and Defense, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, National Security, and Critical Infrastructure sectors.
What technologies does Shifters AI utilize?
Shifters AI utilizes technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Edge Computing, Computer Vision, AI-native platforms, Autonomous Systems, and Physical AI.

Team · 5

Ofer Ballin
Founder · CEO & Co-Founder
Assaf Chaprak
Founder · CTO & Co-Founder
Eyal Barnea
CPO
Guy Ostfeld
VP System Integration
Dotan Paz
Director of Product Marketing

Sectors & technology

Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B

Tags

roboticsartificial-intelligenceautonomous-systemsdefensenational-securitycritical-infrastructuredeep-techground-robotsai-native