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Advanced Navigation

Founded 2012 · 209 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

Advanced Navigation develops navigation and positioning systems using inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing technologies for autonomous systems across defense, space, climate science, and commercial applications. The company specializes in GPS-independent autonomy and assured position, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechIoTRoboticsSpace Tech

Founders & leadership

Advanced Navigation was founded in 2012 by Chris Shaw.

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Chris ShawinCo-Founder & CEOChris Shaw holds First Class Honours degrees in business and electronic engineering from the University of Western Australia and began his career in mechatronics R&D building aerial and autonomous vehicles. In 2012 he co-founded Advanced Navigation, where he serves as CEO, developing navigation and positioning systems based on inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing for autonomous systems.

Investors · 9

AirTree Ventures✓ verifiedSydney · $132K – $16.5M
Alpha Intelligence CapitalSan Francisco
Brick Mortar VenturesSan Francisco
In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsNew York
Main Sequence VenturesSydney
OIF VenturesDouble Bay · $165K – $3.3M
Our Innovation Fund
Quadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.Sydney · $46.2M – $99M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$158M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Esri658 shared keywordsEsri develops ArcGIS, a geospatial platform that enables organizations across industries to create digital twins, conduct spatial analysis, and optimize operations. The platform serves government agencies, retailers, consultants, and other enterprises seeking location-based intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

Companies competing with Advanced Navigation for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Advanced Navigation rides deep tech boom with first US manufacturing hub - Forbes Australiaforbes.com.au · Jun 2026Advanced Navigation Secures $110 Million Series C Funding for PNT Technologies | USTunmannedsystemstechnology.com · Mar 2026Advanced Navigation Raises $110M Series Cpayloadspace.com · Mar 2026Advanced Navigation bags AU $158M to build resilient nav tech beyond GPS — TFNtechfundingnews.com · Mar 2026Advanced Navigation Secures US$110M Series C to Catalyze the Next Era of Autonomous Systems | Advanced Navigationadvancednavigation.com · Mar 2026Defence tech scaleup Advanced Navigation charts $158 million Series C to bypass GPS - Startup Dailystartupdaily.net · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Advanced Navigation do?
Advanced Navigation develops navigation and positioning systems using inertial, photonic, and quantum sensing technologies for autonomous systems across defense, space, climate science, and commercial applications. The company specializes in GPS-independent autonomy and assured position, navigation, and timing (APNT) solutions.
Who founded Advanced Navigation?
Advanced Navigation was founded by Chris Shaw in 2012.
Who are Advanced Navigation's investors?
Advanced Navigation's investors include AirTree Ventures, Alpha Intelligence Capital, Brick Mortar Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Main Sequence Ventures, OIF Ventures, Our Innovation Fund and 1 more.
How much funding has Advanced Navigation raised?
Advanced Navigation has disclosed $158M raised across 1 round.