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Dallas Metro Ranks as America’s No. 3 Fastest-Growing Startup City

by | Mar 4, 2024
U.S. startups received $20.6 billion in angel investments and VC funding in Q4 of 2023, according to a report by York IE. Over $730 million of that was raised by companies in the Dallas metro area—marking 195% growth over the region's average quarterly funding over the prior 12 months. Here's which 3 North Texas companies raised the most.
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The Last Word: Shield AI’s Ryan Tseng on Why the U.S. Military Needs AI Solution for Drone Swarms
by | Oct 13, 2023
"Intelligent, swarming aircraft are the key to air dominance and more importantly, to deterrence." That's the view of Ryan Tseng, co-founder and CEO of Shield AI, as the U.S. faces a shortage of military pilots even as the need for advanced drone swarms rises. It presents a major obstacle to national security, the CEO says, and Shield AI aims to change the equation.
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Shield AI Launches V-BAT Teams for ‘Intelligent, Swarming’ Drone Capabilities
by | Oct 12, 2023
Developed by Plano-based Martin UAV, V-Bat drones can take off vertically, transition to level flight, and switch back to vertical hover to offer continuous "stare capabilities" over challenging environments and urban terrain. With the new V-Bat Teams AI product from Shield AI, V-Bats can now work together as "an incredible force multiplier," said Shield AI's ex-Navy Seal co-founder.
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Plano-based Martin UAV to be Acquired by Shield AI
by | Jul 28, 2021
The local aerospace company, which specializes in unmanned aircraft systems and associated flight control software, is getting snatched up for its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft. Shield AI plans to integrate its autonomy software into the aircraft, positioning V-BAT to meet current and future defense industry needs.
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