Picogrid
El Segundo, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 72 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors
Picogrid provides software and edge computing networks to integrate heterogeneous sensors, drones, and autonomous systems for real-time command and control across defense and wildfire detection applications. The vendor-neutral platform enables interoperability between government and commercial systems for coordinated operations and faster decision-making.
Also known as Picogrid
Founders & leadership
Picogrid was founded in 2020 by Zane Mountcastle and Martin Slosarik.
Board
Investors · 9
Also in the syndicate · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$57.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026
▶$45MraisedJul 2026 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Zane MountcastleExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Martin SlosarikExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- David CowanDirector
- Offering amount
- $45M
- Amount sold
- $45M
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12.3MraisedMar 2024 · 15 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Zane MountcastleExecutive Officer, Director
- Martin SlosarikDirector
- Offering amount
- $12.3M
- Amount sold
- $12.3M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Picogrid develops a family of systems intended to integrate physical and digital assets across land, sea, air, and space domains, connecting sensors, platforms, and operators into a single operational picture. Its stated aim is to replace fragmented, vendor-specific and stovepiped systems with a connected, decision-ready environment spanning edge and cloud.
The product family comprises three components: Legion, an API layer; Orion, a command-and-control (C2) application; and Expeditionary C2 Nodes, the company's hardware offering. Picogrid also publishes an SDK and developer documentation for integrating external systems.
The company positions these products against a set of mission areas including base security and force protection, satellite operations (unifying legacy and next-generation satellites through standardized interfaces to support autonomy and real-time space operations), air defense, SIGINT interoperability and spectrum awareness, wildfire intelligence combining sensors and drones for detection and response, human-machine teaming with autonomous systems, and custom integration of edge devices, field workflows, and legacy systems.
Business model
Picogrid supplies software (an API layer and a C2 application) together with edge hardware nodes to operational end users, and operates a Partner Program through which third-party hardware and software vendors integrate their technology into Picogrid's dual-use ecosystem to reach operational users.
Traction
Company communications from mid-2026 report selection to support Maven across NATO, demonstrations of defense integration at four major Army and joint exercises within a two-month period, and enabling the integration of Shahed interceptors into a US expeditionary air defense network.
Latest developments
In June and July 2026, Picogrid announced its selection to support Maven across NATO, participation in four major Army and joint exercises demonstrating rapid defense integration, and integration of Ukraine-proven Shahed interceptors into a US expeditionary air defense network.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market
Market position
Picogrid presents itself as a vendor-neutral integration layer for multi-domain defense, space, and public safety operations, differentiating on avoiding stovepiped, vendor-specific systems.
Emphasis on rapid, vendor-agnostic integration of heterogeneous sensors, platforms, and legacy systems through standardized interfaces, combined with an edge-to-cloud C2 stack and an open partner ecosystem.
Technology
The platform consists of Legion, an API for rapidly integrating physical and digital assets; Orion, a command-and-control application; and Expeditionary C2 Nodes, deployable edge hardware. The architecture is described as supporting fast deployment, coordination across systems, and edge-to-cloud operations, with standardized interfaces used to connect legacy and next-generation assets. A public SDK and documentation are available for integrators.
Go-to-market
Direct engagement with operational defense, space, and public safety users, supplemented by a Partner Program that recruits hardware and software vendors into Picogrid's dual-use ecosystem, and by an SDK and developer documentation for self-service integration.
Defense, space, and public safety users, including base security and force protection organizations, air defense and satellite operations units, signals intelligence users, and wildfire response agencies. Technology vendors also participate as ecosystem partners.
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 · 2
by search overlapCompanies competing with Picogrid for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Non-dilutive funding · 12 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.3M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2023 | $191.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $74.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $68.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $68.4K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $62.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $62K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $60.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.3M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $800K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.9K |
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.
Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsPicogrid announced it was selected to support Maven across NATO.
Picogrid reported demonstrating rapid defense integration across four major Army and joint exercises in under two months.
Picogrid announced it enabled the integration of Ukraine-proven Shahed interceptors into a US expeditionary air defense network.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
Legal entities · 1
corporate structureIn the news
Startup Picogrid Raises $45 Million - Los Angeles Business Journallabusinessjournal.com · Jun 2026
Picogrid Secures $45M as Military Seeks to Link Drones, Sensors and AI Systems | citybizcitybiz.co · Jun 2026
Picogrid Raises $45M to Scale Defense Systems Integration Platformthedefensepost.com · Jun 2026
Picogrid Closes $45M Series A to Expand Military Sensor Infrastructure - Starburststarburst.aero · Jun 2026▸Research sources · 1
primary sources listed
- Picogridpicogrid.com · web
1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Picogrid do?
- Picogrid builds integration software, command-and-control tools, and edge hardware that connect sensors and platforms across domains.
- Who founded Picogrid?
- Picogrid was founded by Zane Mountcastle, Martin Slosarik in 2020.
- Who are Picogrid's investors?
- Picogrid's investors include Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Initialized Capital, Starburst Ventures.
- How much funding has Picogrid raised?
- Picogrid has disclosed $57.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Picogrid headquartered?
- Picogrid is headquartered in El Segundo, US.