Watchtower Labs Secures $35 Million In Funding To Enhance Military Logistics And Planning
Watchtower Labs, a defense technology startup incubated by Shield Capital, has launched out of stealth with $35 million in funding co-led by Shield Capital and Conviction , with participation from In-Q-Tel (IQT) and F…
Watchtower Labs, a defense technology startup incubated by Shield Capital, has launched out of stealth with $35 million in funding co-led by Shield Capital and Conviction, with participation from In-Q-Tel (IQT) and Founders Fund. Led by CEO Akhil Iyer, a combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps’ special operations command, the company is developing software that combines artificial intelligence and simulation technology to help the U.S. Armed Forces optimize military logistics and planning. Its platform uses natural-language AI to analyze data and run thousands of simulations, enabling defense planners to evaluate potential scenarios, anticipate disruptions, and make faster, better-informed operational decisions.
FOUNDERS: Akhil Iyer, Souren Aghajanyan & John Morman
INVESTORS: Shield Capital, Conviction, In-Q-Tel (IQT) & Founders Fund
AMOUNT: $35,000,000
HQ: Burlingame, California
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ABOUT THE DEAL
- Raise
- $35M
- Round
- Not stated
- Company
- Watchtower Labs
- Desk
- Deals
- Filed
- Oct 22, 2026
- Founders
- Akhil Iyer
- Souren Aghajanyan
- John Morman
- Investors
- Shield Capital
- Conviction
- In-Q-Tel (IQT)
- Founders Fund
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