Vannevar Labs
AI-driven defense technology for non-kinetic and intelligence missions.
Vannevar Labs builds AI systems to solve national security challenges, focusing on non-kinetic warfare and intelligence missions. The company develops software and hardware for new intelligence collection methods, maritime domain awareness, economic warfare, and tools to counter foreign disinformation. Vannevar has deployed its technology across more than 125 missions, reached a $1.5B unicorn valuation by September 2025, and holds a Defense Innovation Unit production contract worth up to $99M (awarded November 2024) alongside existing defense contracts.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, CA
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 200
- Total funding
- $91M
- Valuation
- $1.5B (unicorn status, Sept 2025)
- Stage
- Series B
- Status
- active
- Domains
- AI for defense, Intelligence, Non-kinetic warfare
- X / Twitter
- x.com/VannevarLabs
- Website
- vannevarlabs.com
Founders3
Investors2
Cap table7
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Raised per round
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Founders & team | Common | ~37.5% |
Series B investorsNew | Preferred (Series B) | ~25.0% |
Other investors | Preferred / Common | ~25.0% |
Employee option pool | Options | ~12.5% |
Contracts2
Programs0
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Frequently asked
- What does Vannevar Labs do?
- Vannevar Labs builds AI systems to solve national security challenges, focusing on non-kinetic warfare and intelligence missions. The company develops software and hardware for new intelligence collection methods, maritime domain awareness, economic warfare, and tools to counter foreign disinformation. Vannevar has deployed its technology across more than 125 missions, reached a $1.5B unicorn valuation by September 2025, and holds a Defense Innovation Unit production contract worth up to $99M (awarded November 2024) alongside existing defense contracts.
- Where is Vannevar Labs headquartered?
- Vannevar Labs is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and was founded in 2019.
- How much funding has Vannevar Labs raised?
- Vannevar Labs has raised $91M in disclosed funding, at a most recent valuation of $1.5B (unicorn status, Sept 2025).
- What does Vannevar Labs specialize in?
- Vannevar Labs works across AI for defense, Intelligence, Non-kinetic warfare.
- Does Vannevar Labs hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links Vannevar Labs to 2 government contracts.
Sources & citations2
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Vannevar Labs appoints Shands Pickett as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate AI deployment across national security missions; confirms growth from $3M to $80M in ARR and unicorn status at a $1.5B valuation
PR Newswire / Vannevar Labs: Vannevar Appoints Shands Pickett as Chief Growth OfficerVerified2025-09-16 - 2
Vannevar Labs announces $75M Series B funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with DFJ Growth and Aloft VC joining returning investors General Catalyst, Point72 Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Shield Capital
PR Newswire / Vannevar Labs: Vannevar Labs Announces $75M Series B Funding RoundVerified2023-01-18