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9 Mothers

AI-powered counter-UAS defense systems

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About 9 Mothers

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Why 9 Mothers is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & AutomationGovernment & Public SectorAI & Machine LearningDefense

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • YC said 9 Mothers booked $1.6 million and delivered multiple DoW systems.
  • TechCrunch reported a $35 million contract expansion expected later in 2026.
  • Spotter Global integrated radar into EDDA on 2026-08-24, expanding deployment options.

What critics are saying

  • EDDA faces Anduril Pulsar, DroneShield Mk2, and Epirus HAVOC in 2026.
  • Customer concentration is severe: YC showed $1.6 million DoW sales on 2026-06-05.
  • A failed fielding cycle before 2027 would stall Vor, Atla, and Gleipnir.

What makes 9 Mothers unique

  • 9 Mothers shipped EDDA by 2026-09-22, pairing passive acoustics with visual tracking.
  • The company sells zero-RF, 23kg point defense for Group 1 FPV drones.
  • Russell Smith, Roman Khomenko, and Bogdan Pyzh target hardware-on-software tempo procurement.

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Funding

Total Funding

$130k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$130k
$1.5M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Company Equity
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%

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