Aurelius Systems
San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 25 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
Aurelius Systems builds Archimedes, an autonomous counter-UAS laser system that combines high-power directed energy, optical sensors, and AI to detect, track, and neutralize aerial drone threats without an operator. It targets defense applications, protecting military forces, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
Also known as Aurelius
Founders & leadership
Board
Investors · 11
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$90M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2025–2026
▶$10MraisedJan 2026 · 15 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Paige CraigDirector
- John MarmadukeExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael LaFramboiseExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $10M
- First sale
- Jul 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Aurelius Systems is a defense technology company developing autonomous directed-energy systems intended to counter uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Its product, Archimedes, combines high-power directed energy lasers, optical sensors and machine-learning autonomy to detect, track, target and neutralize aerial threats without a human operator monitoring a screen. The company positions the system as engaging drones "at the speed of light, for the cost of electricity."
Archimedes is described as having a flexible power architecture that can draw from grid, generator or battery sources and switch between them for uninterrupted operation; optical sensing paired with machine learning for real-time detection and targeting; and a small, compact, field-portable form factor intended for rapid deployment without heavy logistics. The hardware is built on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, which the company frames as supporting lower cost, faster production and simpler maintenance. The company states the system has been tested and operated in live field conditions, including adverse weather. When deployed in multiples, Archimedes units are intended to form a networked defense grid providing persistent protection.
Business model
The company develops and supplies hardware-based counter-drone laser systems for defense and critical-infrastructure protection, working with defense organizations and industry partners such as American Rheinmetall on integration with robotic combat vehicles.
Traction
The company lists backing and affiliations including the Defense Innovation Unit, USSOCOM, General Catalyst, Draper Associates, Decisive Point, Squadra Ventures, Mana Ventures, Detroit Ventures, GOAHEAD Ventures, New Founding, Alumni Ventures, Outlander, ACME and EO Tech, and states that Archimedes has been tested and operated in live field conditions.
Latest developments
In July 2026 the company announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate deployment of counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market
Market position
Positions itself as "the autonomous laser company," contrasting directed energy with alternatives it describes as inadequate: interceptor missiles costing hundreds of thousands of dollars per engagement and jammers that delay rather than resolve threats, both of which it says still require an operator watching a screen.
Operator-free autonomy, per-shot cost limited to electricity, COTS-based hardware for cost and maintainability, flexible power sourcing, and a portable form factor suited to rapid deployment.
Technology
High-power directed energy lasers paired with optical sensors and machine-learning autonomy for real-time detection, tracking and targeting of aerial drones. The system uses COTS-based hardware, a switchable grid/generator/battery power architecture, and a compact, field-portable form factor, and can be deployed in numbers to form a distributed defense grid.
Go-to-market
Direct engagement with defense customers and defense innovation organizations, alongside partnerships with established defense primes; the website lists a careers section and a news channel for announcements.
Military forces and defense organizations, plus operators of facilities and critical infrastructure requiring protection from drone threats.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Competitors · 3
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Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsAurelius Systems announced a partnership with American Rheinmetall to accelerate deployment of counter-drone capabilities for robotic combat vehicles.
The company's website introduces Archimedes, an autonomous counter-UAS laser system combining high-power directed energy lasers, sensors and AI autonomy, described as tested and operated in live field conditions.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
Aurelius Systems Raises $40M To Advance Autonomous Defense Platformventureburn.com · Aug 2026
Counter-Drone Laser Developer Aurelius Raises $40 Million To Expand - Defense Dailydefensedaily.com · Aug 2026
Aurelius Systems Secures $40M Series A to Meet Growing Demand for Counter-Drone Systems | Aurelius Systemsaureliussystems.com · Aug 2026
Aurelius Systems Raises $40 Million Series A to Scale Counter-Drone Defense Platform | citybizcitybiz.co · Aug 2026▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Aurelius Systemsaureliussystems.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Aurelius Systems do?
- Aurelius Systems develops Archimedes, an autonomous directed-energy laser system for countering drone threats.
- Who are Aurelius Systems's investors?
- Aurelius Systems's investors include 640 Oxford, Black Flag, Blue Ivy Ventures, Decisive Point, Draper Associates, Founders, General Catalyst, GoAhead Ventures and 3 more.
- How much funding has Aurelius Systems raised?
- Aurelius Systems has disclosed $90M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Aurelius Systems headquartered?
- Aurelius Systems is headquartered in San Francisco, US.