Rebellion Defense is a technology company.
Rebellion Defense has raised $150.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Rebellion Defense.
Rebellion Defense has raised $150.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Rebellion Defense is a defense technology company that builds AI-powered software and hardware solutions, including the world's first SensorOS, to protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats like low-cost drones and hypersonics.[1][2] It serves mission-critical organizations such as the US Department of Defense (DoD), allies in the UK, and commercial entities by fusing sensor data (radar, EO/IR, AIS, ESM) into actionable insights via products like Iris AI software and miniaturized, portable radar systems, solving problems of data overload, threat detection scalability, and rapid decision-making in high-stakes environments.[1][2][4] The company demonstrates strong growth momentum through partnerships like Palantir (integrating Iris with Gotham/Apollo for frontline AI), backing from top VCs (Innovation Endeavors, Venrock, Lupa Systems, Kleiner Perkins, Insight Ventures), and expansion to offices in Washington DC, Seattle, London, and remote US operations since its 2019 founding.[2][4]
Rebellion Defense was founded in July 2019 by Chris Lynch, Nicole Camarillo, and Oliver Lewis, who combined expertise from commercial software engineers (transforming everyday tech) and defense specialists understanding national security stakes.[2][4] The idea emerged from recognizing America's vulnerability to new threats like accessible drones evading traditional radar, prompting a shift to affordable, scalable, modular hardware-software solutions that turn data overload into decision advantage.[1] Early traction included rapid DoD partnerships, AI software development like Iris for military operations, and emphasis on commercial adaptation to accelerate innovation amid slow government procurement.[2]
Rebellion rides the AI-defense convergence trend, adapting commercial tech urgency to counter rapid threats where decisions occur in hours, not months, amid antiquated DoD procurement.[2] Timing is critical as low-cost drones prove capable of multimillion-dollar damage, demanding scalable vigilance beyond traditional radar; market forces like private-sector AI acceleration (e.g., Palantir partnerships) favor Rebellion's modular approach.[1][2] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering "commercial adaptation"—bridging Silicon Valley VCs with national security, enabling faster warfighter decisions, and promoting ethical AI standards, thus reshaping defense innovation from siloed government to collaborative, high-standard tech.[2][4][5]
Rebellion Defense is poised to expand its SensorOS and Iris ecosystem, deepening DoD/allied integrations and commercial adaptations as drone/hypersonic threats proliferate.[1][2] Trends like AI modularity, ethical governance, and public-private partnerships will propel growth, potentially capturing larger defense contracts and international markets. Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem leader, fortifying infrastructure against existential risks—defending the energy, data, and defense pillars that power society, as its mission demands.[1]
Key people at Rebellion Defense.
Rebellion Defense has raised $150.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Rebellion Defense's investors include 10100, 2xN, Bessemer Venture Partners, Expa, Innovation Endeavors, Romulus Capital, Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff.
Rebellion Defense has raised $150.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $150.0M Series B in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | $150.0M Series B | 10100, 2xN, Bessemer Venture Partners, Expa, Innovation Endeavors, Romulus Capital, Jeff Bezos, Marc Benioff |