Kela AI Systems Overview
Kela's platform integrates civilian technologies like AI, sensors, and edge devices into military systems, providing real-time responses to battlefield challenges. It collects and processes data from multiple sources, offering full control through a unified command interface. Built on an open, modular architecture, the platform enables flexible, secure integration of new technologies without major system changes, allowing rapid adoption and adaptation to evolving threats. Kela plans to expand its platform to U.S. and Western militaries, fostering a broader defense technology ecosystem
Latest News
growth-positive
The company is buying cloud management platform company Pelanor for an estimated $20-30 million.
Kela Technologies, a defense startup, has made its first acquisition by purchasing Pelanor, a cloud management platform company, for an estimated $20-30 million. Pelanor, which specializes in monitoring cloud activity and managing cloud computing costs, was founded by former IDF 8200 unit members and has developed an AI-based platform. The acquisition is seen as a strategic fit for Kela, which also develops AI-based systems for defense management. Kela has raised $100 million to date, with its last funding round valuing the company at approximately $200 million. The acquisition was announced to employees last Thursday and is reported here for the first time.
AcquisitionInvestment
growth-positive
קלע, שמפתחת פלטפורמה לאינטגרציה מהירה של טכנולוגיות אזרחיות למערכות צבאיות, נחשפה רשמית רק במרץ האחרון לאחר שני סבבי גיוס בסך 39 מיליון דולר ■ כעת השלימה החברה גיוס נוסף של 60 מיליון דולר מקרן הצמיחה של סקויה
Kela Technologies, a defense-tech company, recently completed a third round of fundraising, securing an additional $60 million from Sequoias growth fund. This brings the total amount raised by the company to $100 million within less than a year since its official unveiling in March. The company had previously raised $39 million in seed and Series A rounds from Sequoia and Lux. Kela Technologies focuses on rapidly integrating civilian technologies into military systems. This significant investment highlights the companys growth potential and the increasing interest in defense technology.
Investment
growth-positive
Defense startup Kela raises $60 million, reaches $100 million in first-year funding | CTech
Kela Technologies, an Israeli defense-tech startup, has secured an additional $60 million in funding, bringing its total raised to $100 million since its founding in July 2024. The funding round was backed by existing investors Sequoia Ventures, Lux Capital, and In-Q-Tel. Kela develops a battlefield operating system that integrates AI and commercial technologies into military systems. The platform provides a unified command interface for military decision-makers. Kelas founders include experienced professionals from the defense and technology sectors. The company is recognized as a promising startup and aims to modernize military infrastructure with its adaptable software.
Investment
In response to the events of October 7, Kela has developed a platform for rapid integration of commercial technologies into military systems.
חברת הדיפנס טק קלע נחשפת עם גיוסים של 39 מיליון דולר
| Sector | Aerospace, Defense & HLS |
Funding
| Total funding | $100M |
| Last funding | $60M |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 3 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | kelasys.com |
Locations
Derech Menachem Begin 121, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel
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Kela AI Systems Business
Business models
B2G
Product stage
R&D
Employees
11-50
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Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsCombat Equipment & SystemsC4ITarget Customer
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityCivilMilitarySecurityHomeland SecurityCore Technology
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dual-usemilitaryartificial-intelligencedefenseKela AI Systems Financials
$100M
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Capital raised
$60M
Last funding
A
Funding stage
3
Total rounds
4
Investors
Kela AI Systems Lifecycle
Kela AI Systems News
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growth-positive
The company is buying cloud management platform company Pelanor for an estimated $20-30 million.
Kela Technologies, a defense startup, has made its first acquisition by purchasing Pelanor, a cloud management platform company, for an estimated $20-30 million. Pelanor, which specializes in monitoring cloud activity and managing cloud computing costs, was founded by former IDF 8200 unit members and has developed an AI-based platform. The acquisition is seen as a strategic fit for Kela, which also develops AI-based systems for defense management. Kela has raised $100 million to date, with its last funding round valuing the company at approximately $200 million. The acquisition was announced to employees last Thursday and is reported here for the first time.
AcquisitionInvestment
growth-positive
קלע, שמפתחת פלטפורמה לאינטגרציה מהירה של טכנולוגיות אזרחיות למערכות צבאיות, נחשפה רשמית רק במרץ האחרון לאחר שני סבבי גיוס בסך 39 מיליון דולר ■ כעת השלימה החברה גיוס נוסף של 60 מיליון דולר מקרן הצמיחה של סקויה
Kela Technologies, a defense-tech company, recently completed a third round of fundraising, securing an additional $60 million from Sequoias growth fund. This brings the total amount raised by the company to $100 million within less than a year since its official unveiling in March. The company had previously raised $39 million in seed and Series A rounds from Sequoia and Lux. Kela Technologies focuses on rapidly integrating civilian technologies into military systems. This significant investment highlights the companys growth potential and the increasing interest in defense technology.
Investment
growth-positive
Defense startup Kela raises $60 million, reaches $100 million in first-year funding | CTech
Kela Technologies, an Israeli defense-tech startup, has secured an additional $60 million in funding, bringing its total raised to $100 million since its founding in July 2024. The funding round was backed by existing investors Sequoia Ventures, Lux Capital, and In-Q-Tel. Kela develops a battlefield operating system that integrates AI and commercial technologies into military systems. The platform provides a unified command interface for military decision-makers. Kelas founders include experienced professionals from the defense and technology sectors. The company is recognized as a promising startup and aims to modernize military infrastructure with its adaptable software.
Investment
In response to the events of October 7, Kela has developed a platform for rapid integration of commercial technologies into military systems.
חברת הדיפנס טק קלע נחשפת עם גיוסים של 39 מיליון דולר
growth-negative
Israel’s tech industry has suffered many hits in the past year as it has persevered amidst the ongoing war against Hamas and Hezbollah. Despite the many challenges this has posed, the industry has continued to register exits, including some record-breaking deals, and produce important trendsetters in AI, defense, cyber and other areas.
The Israeli tech industry has faced significant challenges over the past year, including the global tech recession, government judicial overhaul, and the ongoing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah. Despite these obstacles, the industry has managed to achieve notable exits and maintain a strong pace of capital raising. Foreign investment, crucial to the sector, has cooled due to political instability, impacting the industrys growth. However, some investors, like Sequoia, have continued to invest in promising startups. Notable figures like Nir Zuk and Ilya Sutskever are contributing to the industrys resilience through new ventures. The industrys reliance on foreign capital remains a double-edged sword, offering growth opportunities but also exposing it to external risks.
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 48 |
| Team members | 4 |
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| Creator | Ortal Wein |
| Creator email | ortalw@sncentral.org |
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| Last update | 2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z |
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