Kela AI Systems
Formerly Kela Systems, KELA A.I SYSTEMS, Kela Defense Systems
Operating System for Military Systems
Startup A Aerospace, Defense & HLS Est. 2024
Total Raised
$100M
A
Last Round
$60M
3 rounds
Investors
4
4 public
Team
4
11-50 employees
Confidence
81/100
News
6
articles
About
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
Classification
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsCombat Equipment & SystemsC4I
Core Technology
Artificial IntelligenceSensing
Target Customer
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityCivilMilitarySecurityHomeland Security
Business Model
B2G
Tags
dual-usemilitaryartificial-intelligencedefense
News (6)
Sep 28, 2025 ยท en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
The company is buying cloud management platform company Pelanor for an estimated $20-30 million.
AcquisitionInvestment
May 13, 2025 ยท www.themarker.com
growth-positive
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Investment
May 13, 2025 ยท www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Defense startup Kela raises $60 million, reaches $100 million in first-year funding | CTech
Investment
Mar 17, 2025 ยท en.globes.co.il
In response to the events of October 7, Kela has developed a platform for rapid integration of commercial technologies into military systems.
Mar 17, 2025 ยท www.themarker.com
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Oct 2, 2024 ยท www.calcalistech.com
growth-negative
Israelโ€™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.
InvestmentAcquisitionCustomers
Details
Product Stage
R&D
Employees
11-50
Exact Count
48
Founded
2024
Registrar
517001327
Locations
Derech Menachem Begin 121, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel
Links
Website
LinkedIn
Admin
Last Update
Sep 29, 2025
Missing
sector, video or image, markets, not claimed
Team (4)
Hamutal Meridor
President & Co-founder
Founder
Alon Dror
Co- founder & CEO
Founder
Jason Manne
Co-founder & Head of Product
Founder
Omer Bar-Ilan
Co-founder & VP R&D
Founder
Internal
Created by
Ortal Wein (ortalw@sncentral.org)
Created
2024-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Ortal Wein (ortalw@sncentral.org)