D-Fend Solutions, a provider of field-proven RF cyber-based counter-drone technology, has secured $31M in the initial closing of a new investment round.
The backing will enable D-Fend to solidify its technological capabilities, expand its reach into new territories and sectors, and advance its ability to tackle new and evolving drone risks.
This investment will further support efforts to address constantly changing threats, penetrate additional market segments, integrate with more partners and technologies, and establish a stronger global presence for the company.
D-Fend’s flagship technology, EnforceAir, employs RF cyber-takeover techniques to safely neutralize rogue drones without collateral damage or operational disruption in a highly controlled and surgical manner.
Deployed on a massive scale and highly-regarded by defense establishments, EnforceAir protects sensitive environments – including military zones, airports, critical infrastructure, prisons, and public events – ensuring operational continuity and safety in the most challenging scenarios.
This latest funding underscores the role of D-Fend’s proven innovations in enabling full control, safety, and continuity for security agencies in multiple sectors, while acting against continually rising rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments.
The round was led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP), with participation from existing investor Vertex Ventures and new investor Vertex Growth.
The investment follows an in-depth evaluation by IGP, who had previously been the sole institutional investor in Cellebrite, a digital investigation solutions provider for public safety and security agencies, prior to its IPO.
With this investment round, IGP General Partner Uri Erde join’s D-Fend’s Board of Directors, joining existing investor board members Yoram Oron of Vertex Ventures and Rami Hadar of Claridge Israel.
Zohar Halachmi, CEO and Chairman of D-Fend Solutions, commented, “This funding is a testament to the trust our investors have in our vision, technology, growth, brand, and customer base. The growing size, scope, and complexity of rogue drone threats demands advanced, precise, and reliable solutions.
“This investment will enable us to continue innovating and expanding our capabilities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of counter-drone technology, while delivering unparalleled control, safety and, uniquely, operational continuity to our global defense, homeland security, law enforcement, airport, and critical infrastructure customers.”
Uri Erde, General Partner of Israel Growth Partners, added, “D-Fend Solutions fits the profile and model which we find very attractive—a category creating company that develops and deploys deep and defensible technology to address threats posed by the mass proliferation of beneficial but also potentially dangerous devices and products, in this case drones.
“Their innovative approach to counter-drone security, drawing upon a multi-disciplinary approach crossing air defense, electronic warfare and cybersecurity domains, combined with their reputation and proven ability to deliver and meet the needs of militaries, homeland security, and law enforcement agencies, positions them as a market leader in safeguarding sensitive environments against rapidly rising drone threats.”
