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Seeing Systems

YC W26

London, GB · Founded 2025 · 7 employees · Hiring · 12 known investors

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Seeing Systems develops intelligent unmanned systems and autonomous drone platforms for advanced defense applications, combining AI and robotics expertise to deliver cost-effective solutions for training and contested military operations.

Also known as Seeing Systems Ltd

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Seeing Systems was founded in 2025 by Matthew Le Maitre and Alexander Le Maitre.

MLMatthew Le Maitre
Matthew Le MaitreCo-FounderMatthew Le Maitre studied computer science at Cambridge and previously worked as a software engineer at Jane Street before founding Seeing Systems, a defence technology company.
ALAlexander Le Maitre
Alexander Le MaitreFounderAlexander Le Maitre developed expertise in embedded systems and electronics through self-directed learning. He has designed hardware for military explosive ordnance disposal training and diagnostics, and trained special forces personnel in modern security threats.

Investors · 12

Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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CocoareportedLondon

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Founders FactoryreportedLondon · $150K – $200K

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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MyAsiaVCreportedSeattle

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NP-Hard Venturesreported$100K – $500K

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Related companies · 5

Greypoint IndustriesGreypoint Industries manufactures affordable autonomous interceptor systems designed to counter drone swarm attacks, offering military forces a cost-effective defensive solution that can be deployed and operated by soldiers.
OrnadyneOrnadyne makes flapping-wing unmanned aircraft designed to resemble birds for covert reconnaissance missions. The company addresses limitations of conventional drones by engineering systems optimized for stealth, endurance, and autonomous operation in field environments.
Albacore Inc.Albacore develops mass-producible long-range drone submarines (Ghostfin platform) designed for military autonomous underwater operations. The systems use commercial off-the-shelf components and advanced propulsion technology to enable extended transit and loiter times, with embedded autonomous navigation and analytics for remote mission execution.
Mass MagneticsMass Magnetics manufactures high-performance neodymium-iron-boron rare-earth magnets in the United States from recycled and domestic feedstocks, using a rapid sintering process and machine learning to sort scrap by grade and chemistry. It targets defense and industrial buyers needing DFARS-compliant domestic magnets and also sells DFARS-compliant rare-earth alloys to domestic metallurgists.
Vernius Systems, Inc.Vernius makes drop-in hardware modules that add autonomous or operator-assisted targeting to existing FPV interceptor drones. The module sits between the drone's receiver and flight controller to provide beyond-visual-range sensing, autonomous guidance, or target bearing data for manual pilots, aimed at low-cost, high-volume defense deployment.

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Registered name
SEEING SYSTEMS LTD
Company number
15941215
Status
Active (active proposal to strike off)
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
6 Sept 2024
Registered office
231 Sussex Gardens, London, W2 2RL
Nature of business (SIC)
26400 — Manufacture of consumer electronics58290 — Other software publishing80200 — Security systems service activities
Accounts
last made up to 30 Sept 2025 · next due 30 Jun 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 5 Sept 2025 · next due 19 Sept 2026

Current officers · 2

  • Alexander Charles Le Maitre — director, appointed 6 Sept 2024
  • Matthew Stuart Le Maitre — director, appointed 6 Jun 2025

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Seeing Systems do?
Seeing Systems develops intelligent unmanned systems and autonomous drone platforms for advanced defense applications, combining AI and robotics expertise to deliver cost-effective solutions for training and contested military operations.
Who founded Seeing Systems?
Seeing Systems was founded by Matthew Le Maitre, Alexander Le Maitre in 2025.
Who are Seeing Systems's investors?
Seeing Systems's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator, Cocoa, Eight Capital, Founders Factory, Gaingels, Magnetic Capital, MyAsiaVC and 4 more.
Where is Seeing Systems headquartered?
Seeing Systems is headquartered in London, GB.