Tekever raises £400m from Ventura Capital to scale its AI drone surveillance platform
The London-led financing values the defence technology company at over £1bn.
Tekever provides drone-based Intelligence-as-a-Service with a focus on real-time maritime perception and surveillance.
Tekever has closed a £400m funding round led by Ventura Capital, bringing participation from Baillie Gifford, the NATO Innovation Fund, Iberis Capital, and Crescent Cove. The transaction pushes the valuation of the AI defence technology company past the £1bn threshold, achieving unicorn status.
Founded in 2021, Tekever specialises in real-time maritime perception and surveillance, deploying advanced drone hardware combined with artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver actionable intelligence for security, environmental protection, and maritime safety.