D-Fend Solutions Secures $31 Million Investment to Enhance Counter-Drone Technology

D-Fend Solutions, a leader in RF cyber-based counter-drone technology, has successfully raised $31 million in the first closing of its latest funding round.

Expanding Capabilities and Market Reach

This financial backing will empower D-Fend to strengthen its technological prowess, broaden its market presence, and enhance its capacity to address emerging drone-related threats.

The investment aims to tackle the evolving landscape of drone risks, penetrate new market segments, foster partnerships with additional technology providers, and solidify the company’s global footprint.

Innovative Technology: EnforceAir

D-Fend’s premier solution, enforceair, utilizes RF cyber-takeover methods to effectively neutralize unauthorized drones without causing collateral damage or disrupting operations.This precision approach is crucial in sensitive environments.

Widely deployed and highly esteemed by defense organizations, EnforceAir safeguards critical areas such as military installations, airports, vital infrastructure, correctional facilities, and large public gatherings, ensuring safety and operational continuity even in high-stakes situations.

Significance of the Investment

This recent funding round highlights the importance of D-Fend’s innovative solutions in providing security agencies with extensive control and safety measures, especially as incidents involving rogue drones continue to rise in complex environments.

The investment was spearheaded by israel Growth Partners (IGP), with contributions from existing investor Vertex Ventures and new participant Vertex growth.

Expert Insights and Leadership Changes

The investment follows a thorough assessment by IGP, which previously invested in Cellebrite, a provider of digital investigation solutions for public safety, prior to its IPO. As part of this funding round, IGP General partner Uri Erde will join D-Fend’s Board of Directors, alongside existing board members Yoram Oron from Vertex Ventures and Rami Hadar from Claridge israel.

Vision for the Future

Zohar Halachmi,CEO and Chairman of D-Fend Solutions,remarked,“This funding reflects the confidence our investors have in our vision,technology,and growth trajectory. The increasing scale and complexity of rogue drone threats necessitate advanced, precise, and reliable solutions.”

“This investment will allow us to continue innovating and expanding our capabilities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of counter-drone technology while providing unmatched control, safety, and operational continuity to our clients in defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure sectors.”

Market Leadership and Strategic Positioning

Uri erde, General Partner at Israel Growth Partners, added, “D-Fend Solutions exemplifies the type of company we find appealing—a pioneer that develops robust technology to mitigate threats from the widespread use of drones, which can be both beneficial and hazardous.”

“Their innovative counter-drone security strategy, which integrates air defense, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity, along with their established reputation for meeting the needs of military and law enforcement agencies, positions them as a leader in protecting sensitive environments from the escalating drone threat.”