Neros
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Los Angeles, CA · Est. 2023 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Neros: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $325.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$325M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Neros is a Los Angeles-based autonomous defense drone startup that has raised $120M+ in total funding ($10.9M Seed from Sequoia, $35M Series A, $75M Series B led by Sequoia capital). The company manufactures autonomous drones for the U.S. military and allies, with 6,000 drone units contracted for the International Drone Capability Coalition for deployment in Ukraine, and deliveries to the UK Ministry of Defense. Neros was selected by the U.S. Army for a major drone program.
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $325M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Neros.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & CEO
Co-founder & CTO
Chief Operating Officer
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2020-01-01 · Neros Technologies
cofounder · founded 2020-01-01 · Neros Technologies
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Neros?
Neros is a Los Angeles-based autonomous defense drone startup that has raised $120M+ in total funding ($10.9M Seed from Sequoia, $35M Series A, $75M Series B led by Sequoia capital). The company manufactures autonomous drones for the U.S. military and allies, with 6,000 drone units contracted for the International Drone Capability Coalition for deployment in Ukraine, and deliveries to the UK Ministry of Defense. Neros was selected by the U.S. Army for a major drone program.
What does Neros make?
Neros has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Archer (Neros builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Neros publicly traded?
No. Neros is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Neros?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Neros building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Neros?
Soren Monroe-Anderson is the ceo of Neros, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Neros?
Neros is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $325M in disclosed funding.
Where is Neros headquartered?
Neros is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
How much funding has Neros raised?
Neros has raised approximately $325M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Neros?
Neros is privately held and venture-backed ($325M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Neros operate robots?
Neros operates 2 verified deployments, including at Ukraine, El Segundo.
How many robots has Neros deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Neros deployments on record at sites including Ukraine, El Segundo. 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 Neros a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Neros ranks in roughly the top 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Neros founded?
Neros was founded in 2023.
Is Neros safe?
Neros 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.