Epirus
[ACTIVE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Torrance, California · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Epirus: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $450.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
through a 50M Series D.
Headquarters
Torrance, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Epirus is a Torrance, CA-based defense technology company developing the Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) system for counter-drone and counter-electronics applications. Leonidas neutralizes swarming, fiber-optic, and autonomous drone threats using directed energy, with contracts from the U.S. Army including a 6.1M prototype contract and a 3.5M IFPC-HPM Gen II contract. Founded by Joe Lonsdale (co-founder of Palantir) and Grant Verstandig, Epirus has raised over 50M in total funding through a 50M Series D.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $450M raised. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Epirus.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company · 8VC
cofounder · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Epirus x U.S. Army (IFPC-HPM)Jan 23, 2023
MOST RECENT · Epirus x U.S. Army (IFPC-HPM) · 2023-01-23 · with U.S. Army · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Epirus?
Epirus is a Torrance, CA-based defense technology company developing the Leonidas high-power microwave (HPM) system for counter-drone and counter-electronics applications. Leonidas neutralizes swarming, fiber-optic, and autonomous drone threats using directed energy, with contracts from the U.S. Army including a 6.1M prototype contract and a 3.5M IFPC-HPM Gen II contract. Founded by Joe Lonsdale (co-founder of Palantir) and Grant Verstandig, Epirus has raised over 50M in total funding through a 50M Series D.
What does Epirus make?
Epirus has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Leonidas HPM (Epirus builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Epirus?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Epirus building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Epirus?
Andy Lowery is the ceo of Epirus, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Epirus headquartered?
Epirus is headquartered in Torrance, California, USA.
How much funding has Epirus raised?
Epirus has raised approximately $450M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Epirus operate robots?
Epirus operates 1 verified deployment, including at United States.
How many robots has Epirus deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Epirus deployment on record at sites including United States. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Epirus a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Epirus ranks in roughly the top 12% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Epirus founded?
Epirus was founded in 2018.
Is Epirus safe?
Epirus has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.