D-Fend Solutions, provider of radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone – takeover technology, announced that it has secured $31M in the initial closing of a new investment round. The round was led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP), with participation from existing investor Vertex Ventures and new investor Vertex Growth.
The funding will enable D-Fend to solidify its technological leadership and capabilities, expand its market reach into new territories and sectors and advance its ability to tackle new and evolving drone risks. The funding round comes on the heels of strong continuous year-over-year revenue growth of over 60% and diverse and balanced expansion across geographies, sectors and use cases. D-Fend's global installed base has now reached nearly 30 countries, including Five Eyes (FVEY) alliance, G7 and major NATO member states. 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.
The investment follows an in-depth evaluation by IGP, who had previously been the sole institutional investor in Cellebrite, a provider of digital investigation solutions for public safety and security agencies, prior to its IPO. IGP views D-Fend as a pioneering disruptor operating alongside some of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies. By providing its solution to the most demanding security agencies, D-Fend stands out for its groundbreaking RF cyber-takeover technology and its ability to deliver unparalleled safety and operational continuity.
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. Recognized by Booz Allen Hamilton as an innovator for its cyber takeover effector within the top emerging defense and security technology of non-kinetic counter-UAS, D-Fend Solutions has led cyber-takeover as a distinct and essential technology category within this space. Deployed on a massive scale and hailed by defense establishments as a success, EnforceAir protects sensitive environments—including military zones, airports, critical infrastructure, prisons and public events—ensuring operational continuity and safety in even the most challenging scenarios.
