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DroneShield

Nedlands, US · Founded 2015 · Australia corporation

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DroneShield develops AI-powered hardware and software solutions to detect, track, and defeat unmanned drone threats for defense and security applications. The company is publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and specializes exclusively in counter-UAS technology.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardware

Founders & leadership

DroneShield was founded in 2015 by JOHN FRANKLIN and BRIAN HEARING.

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JOHN FRANKLINinChief Scientist | Co-Founder2015–2020
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BRIAN HEARINGMANAGER & CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
OVOleg Vornik
Oleg VornikinAdvisor to Chief Executive Officer2026–2026Oleg Vornik is Chief Financial Officer of DroneShield, an Australian Securities Exchange-listed company that develops counter-unmanned aircraft system technology for defense and security markets.
JWJames Walker
James WalkerinDirector and Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer

Board

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Samantha RavichBoard director
JP
James PeterBoard director
WW
Winton WilleseeBoard director
PJ
Peter JamesBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$52.5M disclosed across 9 of 10 rounds · 2015–2018

▶$22MraisedFeb 2025 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DroneShield LLCPromoter
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer
  • Bergen Asset Management, LLCPromoter
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Winton WilleseeDirector
  • James WalkerExecutive Officer
  • Eugene TablisPromoter
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • Long Hill Capital LLCPromoter
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$22M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.1MraisedFeb 2025 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bergen Asset Management, LLCPromoter
  • DroneShield LLCPromoter
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Eugene TablisPromoter
  • James PeterDirector
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer
  • James WalkerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Long Hill Capital LLCPromoter
  • Winton WilleseeDirector
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$3.1M
Minimum investment
$1.5K
Sales commissions
$154.6K
Proceeds to insiders
$571K
Placement agents
KJM Securities, Inc., KJM Securities, Inc.
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedApr 2018 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bradley BuswellDirector
  • NA AGN HoldingsPromoter
  • DroneShield LLCPromoter
  • NA Peloton Capital Pty LimitedPromoter
  • Robert ClisdellDirector
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter JamesDirector
Offering amount
$100K
Amount sold
$100K
Sales commissions
$6K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$73.5KraisedApr 2018 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert ClisdellDirector
  • Bradley BuswellDirector
  • DroneShield LLCPromoter
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • Brian ModoPromoter
Offering amount
$73.5K
Amount sold
$73.5K
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$928.2KraisedNov 2017 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer, Director
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • Robert ClisdellDirector
Offering amount
$928.2K
Amount sold
$928.2K
Sales commissions
$9.2K
Placement agents
David Batista
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$448.3KofferedAug 2016 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer
  • James WalkerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Droneshield LLCPromoter
  • Eugene TablisPromoter
  • Long Hill Capital LLCPromoter
  • Winton WilleseeDirector
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Bergen Asset Management, LLCPromoter
Offering amount
$448.3K
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.1MraisedJun 2016 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Long Hill Capital LLCPromoter
  • Droneshield LLCPromoter
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • James WalkerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bergen Asset Management, LLCPromoter
  • Eugene TablisPromoter
  • Winton WilleseeDirector
Offering amount
$5.2M
Amount sold
$3.1M
Minimum investment
$1.5K
Sales commissions
$154.6K
Proceeds to insiders
$571K
Placement agents
KJM Securities, Inc., KJM Securities, Inc.
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$22MraisedApr 2016 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter JamesDirector
  • Droneshield LLCPromoter
  • James WalkerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eugene TablisPromoter
  • Oleg VornikExecutive Officer
  • Long Hill Capital LLCPromoter
  • Samantha RavichDirector
  • Winton WilleseeDirector
  • Bergen Asset Management, LLCPromoter
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$22M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Australia, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does DroneShield do?
DroneShield develops AI-powered hardware and software solutions to detect, track, and defeat unmanned drone threats for defense and security applications. The company is publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and specializes exclusively in counter-UAS technology.
Who founded DroneShield?
DroneShield was founded by JOHN FRANKLIN, BRIAN HEARING in 2015.
How much funding has DroneShield raised?
DroneShield has disclosed $52.5M raised across 9 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is DroneShield headquartered?
DroneShield is headquartered in Nedlands, US.