DOD Solution Secures Pre-Seed Funding
DOD Solution, a company specializing in integrated hardware and software for onboard AI, has successfully raised €1.8 million in a pre-seed funding round. The funding event took place on September 29, 2026, and was led by Angel One Fund. The company is based in Estonia and Ukraine, focusing on creating a platform that enhances visual navigation, last-mile targeting, and mission autonomy for unmanned systems.
Funding Details
The pre-seed round saw participation from several investors, including Better Angle, Defence Builder Fund, Network VC, Newfund, UAID Fund, WildField Ventures, 4C-Next Holding AG, and Draganfly. The involvement of Canadian drone technology company Draganfly is particularly noteworthy as a strategic investor, potentially aiding DOD Solution in scaling its autonomous technology.
Company Leadership
DOD Solution was founded in 2023 and is led by CEO Roman Hapachylo, along with co-founder Ivan Oleksii, who serves as the Head of Business Development. Roman Hapachylo commented on the new funding, stating, "Our focus now is to make AURA AI easier to integrate, faster to scale, and capable of supporting increasingly demanding onboard applications. This round gives us the resources and the right partners to accelerate that transition."
Use of Funds
The funds raised will be primarily used to expedite the development and expansion of the company's AURA AI autonomy platform. This platform is designed to enable unmanned systems to operate with greater autonomy, adapting to various operational environments and enhancing integration capabilities.
With this fresh injection of capital, DOD Solution aims to enhance its offerings and solidify its position in the DefenceTech sector, leveraging AI to push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve.