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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

JLJosh Lospinoso
Josh LospinosoFounderJosh Lospinoso co-founded Shift5, where he serves as CEO and focuses on product strategy and technical architecture for operational intelligence systems. He previously co-founded RedOwl Analytics, served as an Army officer, earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from Oxford, and authored C++ Crash Course.
TMToby Magsig
Toby MagsigPresident and Chief Executive Officer
RSRonak Shah
Ronak ShahChief Technology OfficerChief Technology Officer at Shift5 Website

Investors · 10

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$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.