Kela AI Systems

Operating System for Military Systems

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Private
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Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in June 2024 by Hamutal Meridor, Alon Dror, Jason Manne, and Omer Bar-Ilan, Kela AI Systems has 11–50 employees. The company has raised $300 million across 4 funding rounds from 7 investors.

Business overview

Kela AI Systems develops a platform that integrates civilian technologies, including AI, sensors, and edge devices, into military systems to provide real-time responses to battlefield challenges. The platform collects and processes data from multiple sources, offering unified command and control. Built on an open, modular architecture, it facilitates flexible and secure integration of new technologies, enabling rapid adaptation to evolving threats. Kela AI Systems operates within the Aerospace, Defense & HLS sector, specifically targeting defense and homeland security markets with its C4I solutions, and plans to expand its platform to U.S. and Western militaries.

Strategic signal

In May 2026, Kela AI Systems announced a significant funding round, with investors including US billionaire. This capital infusion, alongside the involvement of prominent figures, underscores the company's potential to scale its platform for integrating modern military systems and expand its reach within the global defense technology ecosystem.

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Company Intelligence Q&A

What was a key strategic partnership for Kela AI Systems in early 2026?
In January 2026, Kela AI Systems partnered with Starling, gaining exclusive rights to sell, integrate, and deploy Starling's Pathfinder X autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system within the IDF.
What was Kela AI Systems' first acquisition?
In September 2025, Kela AI Systems acquired Pelanor, a cloud management platform company, for an estimated $20-30 million, marking its first acquisition.
Which investors participated in Kela AI Systems' May 2026 funding round?
D1 Capital Partners also participated.
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