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ZeroMark funding, valuation and investors
AI fire-control system turning infantry rifles into precision counter-drone weapons.
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Funding, valuation & investors
Answer-first snapshotLatest funding
Seed
$7M · May 2024
Latest known valuation
Not publicly disclosed
Total disclosed equity funding
$7M
Excludes debt, grants, acquisitions, secondaries, and IPO proceeds.
Current status
private
seed · United States
Investors in latest funding
Lead: Andreessen Horowitz
Overview
ZeroMark builds an AI-assisted fire-control system that mounts on standard infantry rifles — using computer vision and a motorized buttstock to help soldiers intercept small drones. Positioned as squad-level counter-UAS defense, the company raised a $7M seed round in May 2024 co-led by Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism fund and Ground Up Ventures. The system aims to multiply hit probability against low-cost drone threats without dedicated missile systems.
Why ZeroMark is interesting
American Dynamism 'handheld Iron Dome' — motorized stock plus computer vision for drone defense at the squad level.
Product & use cases
ZeroMark combines edge AI targeting with mechanical actuation on existing rifles — soldiers engage drones with augmented aim rather than carrying separate anti-drone weapons platforms.
- Infantry squads defending against commercial quadcopter reconnaissance and attack drones
- Base perimeter security augmenting existing small arms with counter-UAS capability
- Training programs evaluating AI-assisted marksmanship for drone threats
Key facts
- Seed (May 2024): $7M co-led by a16z American Dynamism and Ground Up Ventures — Business Wire
- AI fire control for counter-drone rifle engagement
- Squad-level counter-UAS without dedicated missile systems
Funding history (newest first)
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Competitive landscape
Edge: Uses existing rifle platforms and ammunition — lower logistics burden than introducing dedicated counter-drone launchers at squad level.
Drone threats forced rapid counter-UAS innovation — from $3M drones defeated by $0.50 bullets if aim succeeds. ZeroMark bets AI aim assist is cheaper than missiles for small UAS. a16z American Dynamism fit is clear. Validation requires military testing and rules-of-engagement acceptance.
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Epirus Leonidas / HPM systems adjacent
High-power microwave drone defense; vehicle-mounted vs. ZeroMark infantry rifle scale.
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Anduril Anvil adjacent
Interceptor drones; different engagement mechanism, same counter-UAS mission.
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Smart Shooter / aim assist systems direct
Fire-control augmentation for small arms; ZeroMark specialized for drone targets.
Notable stories
- ZeroMark described as 'handheld Iron Dome' in defense tech press — applying consumer AI vision to kinetic counter-drone at rifle scale (Business Wire, 2024).
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