Arkeus

Arkeus

Arkeus is a drone AI startup that develops hyperspectral imaging sensors paired with onboard AI to enable drones and other autonomous platforms to detect and track objects in real time. The company primarily serves the defense sector, providing solutions to enhance operational capabilities. This funding round will support the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Queensland and a local team to service Australian Defence customers.

Total raised
$59M
across 3 rounds
Latest round
Series A
May 18, 2026
Known investors
7
led by QIC Ventures
Press coverage
4
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 3
    $25MSeries AMay 18, 2026

    Led by QIC Ventures

    Announcement ↗
  2. 2
    $16MSeries AMay 18, 2026
    Announcement ↗
  3. 1
    $18MSeries AMay 18, 2026
    Announcement ↗

Founder

Simon Olsen
Simon Olsen
CEO & Co-founder

Investors in Arkeus

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • QQIC VenturesLead investorVC firm
  • RR+VC
  • FFolklore VenturesVC firm
  • DDyne VenturesVC firm
  • MMain Sequence VenturesVC firm
  • SSalus VenturesVC firm
  • BBeaten Zone Venture PartnersVC firm

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