Defence Builder Fund Invests in DOD Solution’s AI Drone Navigation Technology
DOD Solution, which builds onboard AI modules that let drones navigate and strike where GPS and operator links are jammed, closed a $2.1 million pre-seed round with Defence Builder Fund I, Draganfly, and other investors from Ukraine, Europe, the US, and Canada. The money will fund production of its next-generation AURA SBC computer, with the goal of NDAA compliance and entry into European and…
Ukrainian-founded Defence Builder Fund I has invested $2.1 million in Estonian-Ukrainian drone navigation technology startup DOD Solution, following a $100,000-$300,000 pre-seed round. The fund, founded in 2025 by Sigma Software Group, Kyiv School of Economics, and Buntar Aerospace, seeks to back Ukrainian defense tech startups with a focus on NATO scalability.
The investment was led by investors from Ukraine, Europe, the US, and Canada, with Canadian drone technology company Draganfly acting as a strategic investor. DOD Solution's flagship product, the AURA AI platform, integrates onboard AI modules with autonomy software to provide navigation and target recognition for various unmanned systems, even when GPS signals are jammed or communication links are lost.
The company's new generation of the AURA SBC is being developed for production at scale, with a goal of meeting NDAA compliance requirements to support expansion into European and North American markets. The investment will fund the next phase of AURA SBC development, advancements in AURA OS and onboard AI capabilities, and accelerated integrations with unmanned platform manufacturers.
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