StirlingX Announces Extension of Seed Round to $11 Million
StirlingX, a UK-based drone operations and data intelligence firm, has successfully concluded its extended seed round, raising a total of $11 million. The recent SAFE investment, succeeding the initial seed capital secured earlier this year, was led by the RCM Private Markets Fund managed by Rokos Capital Management, with participation from both new and existing investors, including GALLOS Technologies, ONE9, and several angel investors.
This achievement puts StirlingX in the top 5% of European technology start-ups based on total seed funding raised, further establishing the company as a leader in secure drone and data systems for allied countries and key national infrastructure.
Specializing in advanced drone operations and data intelligence for sophisticated, high-security environments such as critical national infrastructure and defense, StirlingX integrates automated drone platforms, robust communications, and AI-powered analytics. This approach enables the transformation of aerial and sensor data into actionable insights, facilitating faster decision-making, enhanced operational efficiency, and reduced risk.
The company is currently executing live projects with clients such as Murphy and National Grid, providing support for pre-construction planning, construction-phase activities, surveying, and compliance monitoring.
Dean Jones, Chief Executive Officer of StirlingX, commented that closing the seed round marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory.
He noted, “The confidence expressed by our investors empowers us to advance more rapidly in delivering sovereign, secure technology to partners across critical infrastructure and defense sectors. With strong momentum, we are well-positioned to expand our presence and deepen our impact within our target markets.”
The additional funding will facilitate ongoing product development, international market expansion, and recruitment in engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science. Furthermore, it will enable StirlingX to scale manufacturing and R&D operations at its Cambridge and Oxford facilities to address growing government and commercial demand.
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