PDW
formerly Performance Drone WorksAdvantage in every domain
HUNTSVILLE, United States · Founded 2024 · $135.0M raised
- Headquarters
- HUNTSVILLE
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 2024
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- pdw.ai
- Total Funding
- $135.0M
- Last Round
- $110.0M Series BMar 2026
- Rounds
- 6
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About
Performance Drone Works (PDW) is a Huntsville, Alabama-based defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced unmanned aerial systems for military and government use. Founded in 2024, the company develops vertically integrated drone platforms including the C100 multi-mission quadcopter, and supports the U.S. Army's Transformation in Contact initiative. PDW raised over $110 million in Series B financing in March 2026.
Summary
PDW is an Aerospace company based in HUNTSVILLE, United States, founded in 2024. It has raised $135.0M in total across 6 rounds, most recently a $110.0M Series B round in Mar 2026. Investors include Ondas, Squadra Ventures and 8VC.
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Funding History
Mar 2026
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Funding: Seed through Series B. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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