# Aurelius Systems Raises $40M Series A for Counter-Drone Systems

On August 5, 2026, per Aurelius Systems, AI-assisted directed energy counter-drone company raised $40M in a Series A co-led by Draper Associates and KAS Venture Partners with General Catalyst, Hanwha-affiliated funds and other defense tech investors. The company was founded in 2024 by Michael LaFramboise, John Marmaduke and others.



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English updated: 2026-10-20T18:21:32.462Z

## Connected profiles

- [Aurelius Systems](/companies/aurelius-systems)
- [Draper Associates](/institutions/draper-associates)
- [General Catalyst](/institutions/general-catalyst)
- [Hanhuaxiangguan Fund](/institutions/hanhuaxiangguan-fund)
- [KAS Venture Partners](/institutions/kas-venture-partners)

## Sources

- https://www.aureliussystems.com/newsroom/seriesaraise