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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
$8.8B
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 · 7 rounds · $8.8B total

2026-08
F Round $15.0M
★ Ohio FundCoastal Ventures
2026-05
D Round $200.0M
★ Bill Ackman★ Eric Schmidt
2026
E Round $8.4B
2025-07
C Round $7.0M
2024-12
B Round $70.0M
Date unknown
Grant $54.0M
Date unknown
A Round $5.0M
★ Protego Ventures

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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