Shift5
Operational technology cybersecurity and intelligence platform for defense and transportation.
Shift5 provides an Operational Intelligence platform that monitors serial bus traffic and radio frequency data on military aircraft, naval vessels, and transportation systems, detecting cyber threats and predicting failures in real time. Founded by former US Army cyber officers Michael Weigand, James Correnti, and Josh Lospinoso, the company serves the Department of Defense and commercial transportation sectors and holds a USAF Rapid Sustainment Office multiple-award IDIQ (shared across 67 awardees, $975M program-wide ceiling) for onboard OT observability solutions.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 150
- Total funding
- $185M
- Stage
- Series C
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Operational technology security, Defense cyber, Fleet intelligence
- www.linkedin.com/company/shift5
- X / Twitter
- x.com/shift5co
- Website
- shift5.io
Founders3
Cap table8
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Raised per round
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Hedosophia (lead)New | Preferred (Series C) | ~100.0% |
Programs0
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Frequently asked
- What does Shift5 do?
- Shift5 provides an Operational Intelligence platform that monitors serial bus traffic and radio frequency data on military aircraft, naval vessels, and transportation systems, detecting cyber threats and predicting failures in real time. Founded by former US Army cyber officers Michael Weigand, James Correnti, and Josh Lospinoso, the company serves the Department of Defense and commercial transportation sectors and holds a USAF Rapid Sustainment Office multiple-award IDIQ (shared across 67 awardees, $975M program-wide ceiling) for onboard OT observability solutions.
- Where is Shift5 headquartered?
- Shift5 is headquartered in Arlington, VA and was founded in 2018.
- How much funding has Shift5 raised?
- Shift5 has raised $185M in disclosed funding.
- What does Shift5 specialize in?
- Shift5 works across Operational technology security, Defense cyber, Fleet intelligence.
- Does Shift5 hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Shift5 to 1 government contract.
Sources & citations6
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Raised $75M Series C in Sept 2025 led by Hedosophia; total funding $185M
PR Newswire: Shift5 Raises $75 Million Series CReported2025-09-03 - 2
Founded 2018 by Josh Lospinoso, Michael Weigand, James Correnti; HQ Arlington, VA
Company website: Shift5 Company PageReported2026-06-01 - 3
Shift5 raises $2.5 million in seed round led by Squadra Ventures
PR Newswire: Shift5 Raises $2.5 Million in Seed RoundVerified2019-09-12 - 4
Shift5 raises $20 million to defend planes, trains, and tanks from cyberattacks, led by 645 Ventures
PR Newswire: Shift5 Raises $20 Million to Defend Planes, Trains, and Tanks from CyberattacksVerified2021-10-12 - 5
Shift5 raises $50M Series B round to secure operational technology in critical transportation and weapon systems, led by Insight Partners
GlobeNewswire: Shift5 Raises $50M Series B Round to Secure Operational TechnologyVerified2022-02-08 - 6
Shift5 announces technology collaboration with JetBlue and participation of JetBlue Ventures in a $33M Series B extension led by Moore Strategic Ventures
GlobeNewswire: Shift5 Announces Technology Collaboration with JetBlueVerified2023-04-04