New investment supports U.S. expansion and advanced AI robotic systems
XTEND, a company known for its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, has announced the completion of its $70 million Series B funding round. The final $30 million extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with support from investors such as Claltech, Union-Tech Ventures, and Chartered Group.
XTEND’s systems are actively used by the U.S. Department of Defense, Singapore, Europe, the UK, and Israel Defense Force. The technology is designed to help defense and public safety agencies improve mission success while keeping personnel safer in difficult environments.
Scaling Production and U.S. Presence
The new funding will help XTEND scale up U.S. and global production, expand real-time AI capabilities, and support further deployments with U.S. and allied forces. It will also assist with humanitarian and emergency response efforts.
The announcement follows the grand opening of XTEND’s U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida, on July 1. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the advanced drone production lines.
“The grand opening of XTEND’s Tampa facility represents more than a physical expansion—it marks a new phase of operational scale, U.S. engagement, and global relevance,” said Lee Moser, Co-Founder and General Partner of Protego Ventures.
Lital Leshem, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Protego Ventures, added: “We invested in XTEND because it’s clear they are building a category-defining platform for human-guided autonomy that can scale fast and make an immediate impact.”
Strong Support from Investors
Ross Kestin, Founding Partner and CEO of Aliya Capital Partners, has joined XTEND’s Board of Directors. He stated: “XTEND’s mission—to deliver cutting-edge drone and robotics systems for high-risk, mission-critical environments—aligns directly with our vision of supporting technologies that protect and enhance life. We’re honored to back Aviv and his world-class team.”
Avi Fischer, Chairman of Clal Industries and Claltech, shared his confidence in XTEND: “What convinced us to invest wasn’t just the tech—it was their feedback. They spoke about how the system has saved lives, how AI-driven training cut learning time by 99%, and how this technology is already changing the battlefield.”
Dr. Peter Kash, Chairman of the Board at XTEND, noted: “This milestone represents the realization of XTEND’s vision to bring our groundbreaking technologies closer to the U.S. defense ecosystem. With this facility, we’re laying the foundation for sustained growth, high-tech job creation, and meaningful contributions to America’s security and industrial capabilities.”
Tal Recanati, Managing Director at Union-Tech Ventures, said: “With the successful completion of this latest financing round, XTEND is now poised to strengthen its position as a global leader in defense technology.”
Looking Ahead
XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira said: “The successful completion of our Series B financing highlights the surging demand for mission-critical autonomous systems from allied defense and public safety agencies. The investment will fuel accelerated R&D, scale manufacturing, and global deployment expansion.”
XTEND plans to continue advancing its XOS operating system and autonomous platforms to enhance human-machine teaming in complex missions. Thousands of its systems are already in use worldwide, supporting defense, homeland security, and emergency response missions.
For more information, visit XTEND’s official website here.
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