CIA-backed Visionary Machines banks $3.5 million as defence tech heats up
Summary
Visionary Machines raised $3.5 million in its first capital round since 2021. Existing backers Folklore, OIF, Salus Ventures, and Significant Venture Capital led the investment. The Sydney startup has shifted from consumer-focused R&D to defence applications and hired a new CEO during that transition. Its Pandion Sentinel product uses clustered cameras to give military systems self-driving and drone-detection capabilities without emitting signals.
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$3.5M
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July 18, 2025
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visionarymachines.com
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