Shift5
Arlington, US · 10 known investors
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Shift5 provides operational intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for military and commercial fleets across aviation, ground transportation, maritime, and rail sectors, helping operators detect threats and maintain system resilience in real-time.
Founders & leadership


Investors · 10
How we know: 645 Ventures's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Boeing HorizonX Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Booz Allen Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Center15 Capital's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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How we know: Savano Capital Partners's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Teamworthy Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
How we know: a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2020 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Shift5 do?
- Shift5 provides operational intelligence and cybersecurity solutions for military and commercial fleets across aviation, ground transportation, maritime, and rail sectors, helping operators detect threats and maintain system resilience in real-time.
- Who founded Shift5?
- Shift5 was founded by Josh Lospinoso.
- Who are Shift5's investors?
- Shift5's investors include 645 Ventures, Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, Center15 Capital, Insight Partners, Savano Capital Partners, Teamworthy Ventures, Disruptive and 2 more.
- Where is Shift5 headquartered?
- Shift5 is headquartered in Arlington, US.







