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Fortem Technologies

Pleasant Grove, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 140 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones. It serves military, government, and commercial customers for airspace security, ISR, and perimeter defense, and is also working toward advanced air mobility (AAM).

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRobotics

Founders & leadership

Fortem Technologies was founded in 2016 by Timothy Bean and Adam Robertson.

TBTimothy Bean
Timothy BeaninCo-Founder & CEO2015–2024Timothy Bean co-founded Fortem Technologies in 2016 and served as CEO, leading development of radar-guided counter-drone systems and FMCW radar technology for defense and advanced air mobility applications. Previously, he held roles in communications and radar systems at undisclosed organizations supporting national security operations.
ARAdam Robertson
Adam RobertsoninCo-Founder and CTOAdam Robertson is Executive Officer and Director at Fortem Technologies, which develops counter-unmanned aerial systems for airspace security and perimeter defense. He holds an MS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA with focus on strategy and entrepreneurship, and brings experience in signal processing, radar systems, defense contracting, and government regulatory compliance.

Board

MOMatt Ocko
Matt Ockoin𝕏Board directorFounder and Managing Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
ECEd Cluss
Ed Clussin𝕏Investor and Board MemberInvestor and Mentor at Signia Venture Partners
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Ibrahim AjamiBoard director

Investors · 10

DCVC (Data Collective)✓ verifiedPalo Alto · $5M – $25M
AE Industrial Partners✓ verifiedBoca Raton
Signia Venture Partners✓ verifiedMenlo Park · $500K – $2M
Capital FactoryAustin
Kyber Knight CapitalSan Francisco
New Ground VenturesWestport
Lockheed Martin Venturesreported · 3 sourcesBethesda

Also in the syndicate · 3

AIM13Lockheed MartinToshiba

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$41.4M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2018–2026

▶$16.4MraisedMar 2018 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matt OckoDirector
  • Timothy BeanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ed ClussDirector
  • Adam RobertsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ibrahim AjamiDirector
Offering amount
$17.2M
Amount sold
$16.4M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Dedrone69 shared keywordsDedrone provides an AI/ML-powered airspace security platform that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates unauthorized drone threats while enabling authorized drone operations. The company's comprehensive counter-drone solution combines multiple sensor types, autonomous command and control software, and smart jamming technology tailored to protect critical infrastructure, government facilities, and sensitive airspace.
DroneShield39 shared keywordsDroneShield 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.
Avinc31 shared keywordsAV builds integrated defense systems for allied military operators, including unmanned aircraft, loitering munitions, counter-UAS systems, ISR, directed energy, and autonomy software across air, land, sea, and space domains. The company reports more than 50,000 deployments across over 55 countries.

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

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2021$221.7K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2017$1.5M

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Fortem Raises $25M Series B for Counter-Drone Tech - TAMradar Funding Rounds Signalstamradar.com · Apr 2026Fortem receives new Lockheed backing, Reliable Robotics completes Series B raise - Washington Technologywashingtontechnology.com · Apr 2026Fortem Technologies Raises $30.5M - Fly Eyeflyeye.io · Jul 2025Fortem Technologies Closes $17.8M in Funding Round to Scale Airspace Safety and Security Capabilities | Fortem Technologiesfortemtech.com · Feb 2023Fortem Technologies Raises $15M Series A to Advance Airspace Safety and Security | Fortem Technologiesfortemtech.com · Mar 2018Fortem Technologies raises $15 million Series A for its drone hunting techairsight.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Fortem Technologies do?
Fortem Technologies builds counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), including TrueView radars, DroneHunter interceptors, and SkyDome Manager software, integrated into the end-to-end SkyDome System for detecting and defeating unauthorized drones. It serves military, government, and commercial customers for airspace security, ISR, and perimeter defense, and is also working toward advanced air mobility (AAM).
Who founded Fortem Technologies?
Fortem Technologies was founded by Timothy Bean, Adam Robertson in 2016.
Who are Fortem Technologies's investors?
Fortem Technologies's investors include DCVC (Data Collective), AE Industrial Partners, Signia Venture Partners, Capital Factory, Kyber Knight Capital, New Ground Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
How much funding has Fortem Technologies raised?
Fortem Technologies has disclosed $41.4M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Fortem Technologies headquartered?
Fortem Technologies is headquartered in Pleasant Grove, US.