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ApolloShield

YC S16

Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2016 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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506 people in our graph share verified history with the ApolloShield team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Lisa Cohenunlockedknows Gilad Beeri · together at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (overlapped)
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knows the team · via Tel Aviv University

ApolloShield develops counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and drone detection and neutralization technology using artificial intelligence and radio frequency fingerprinting. The company serves government agencies and other organizations needing drone threat detection and mitigation capabilities.

Also known as AirFence

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

ApolloShield was founded in 2016 by Gilad Beeri.

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Gilad BeeriinCEO & Co-FounderGilad Beeri has held roles as CTO and VP of Research & Development at technology companies, with expertise in system architecture, cybersecurity, web development, and software-defined radio. He is CTO of ApolloShield, which develops counter-unmanned aircraft systems using artificial intelligence and radio frequency fingerprinting.

Investors · 3

Partech VenturesBerlin · $200K – $50M
Root Ventures Manager, LlcSan Francisco · $3M – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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In the news

ApolloShield Secures $2.6M in Seed Funding - Fly Eyeflyeye.io · Aug 2025ApolloShield Sends Unwanted Drones Back to Pilots | Digital Trendsdigitaltrends.com · Sep 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does ApolloShield do?
ApolloShield develops counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and drone detection and neutralization technology using artificial intelligence and radio frequency fingerprinting. The company serves government agencies and other organizations needing drone threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
Who founded ApolloShield?
ApolloShield was founded by Gilad Beeri in 2016.
Who are ApolloShield's investors?
ApolloShield's investors include Partech Ventures, Root Ventures Manager, Llc, Y Combinator.
Where is ApolloShield headquartered?
ApolloShield is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.