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A startup developing solutions for field personnel in hazardous areas.

Defense Tech
Active
Ra'anana, Israel Founded 2025
Last updated 2026-08-24
Total raised
$8.7B
Stage
—
Founded
2025
Headcount
—
HQ
Ra'anana, Israel
Sector
Defense Tech

About

Sound Defense is an Israeli startup focused on providing solutions for field personnel operating in hazardous areas. The company is listed as a pre-seed stage startup on HLS.IL Connect, a directory for Israeli defense-tech and dual-use companies.

Funding history · 6 rounds · $8.7B total

6 events/rounds · $8.7B Total Funding: $8.7B in Private Equity
May 2026
B Round $200.0M calcalistech.com ↗
★ Bill Ackman★ Eric Schmidt
2026
A Round $8.4B calcalistech.com ↗
Jul 2025
Dec 2024
Pre-Seed $70.0M ynetnews.com ↗
Date unknown
Grant $54.0M timesofisrael.com ↗
Date unknown

Offices

Ra'anana, Israel · HQ / main office

Q&A

When was Sound Defense founded?
Sound Defense was founded in 2025.
What is Sound Defense's primary sector?
Sound Defense's primary sector is Defense Tech.
What is Sound Defense's one-liner description?
Sound Defense is a startup developing solutions for field personnel in hazardous areas.
Where is Sound Defense headquartered?
Sound Defense is headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel.
What was the amount of Sound Defense's Pre-Seed funding round?
Sound Defense raised $70,000,000 in a Pre-Seed funding round in December 2024.
When did Sound Defense complete its Seed funding round and for what amount?
Sound Defense completed a Seed funding round in July 2025, raising $7,000,000.
Which investors participated in Sound Defense's B Round funding in May 2026?
Sound Defense's B Round funding in May 2026, which raised $200,000,000, included investments from Bill Ackman.
What was the amount of Sound Defense's A Round funding in 2026?
Sound Defense raised $8,400,000,000 in an A Round funding in 2026.
What was the amount of the Grant received by Sound Defense?
Sound Defense received a Grant of $54,000,000.
When did Sound Defense raise its C Round and who was a lead investor?
Sound Defense raised $5,000,000 in a C Round, with Protego Ventures as a lead investor.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Defense Tech
Target customers
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Founded2025

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Patents

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