9 Mothers

9 Mothers

AI-powered counter-UAS defense systems

Overview

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YC Company
Significant Headcount Growth

About 9 Mothers

Simplify's Rating
Why 9 Mothers is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Government & Public Sector

AI & Machine Learning

Defense

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • YC says 9 Mothers sold $1.6 million and delivered multiple DoW systems.
  • TechCrunch reported a single contract could expand to $35 million later in 2026.
  • U.S. government buyers and prime contractors are buying now, per the company site.

What critics are saying

  • Anduril's March 2026 $20 billion counter-drone channel compresses 9 Mothers' procurement window.
  • EDDA's shotgun effector faces safety, reliability, and rules-of-engagement scrutiny before scaling.
  • If DoW orders stall after the first $1.6 million, the company loses credibility fast.

What makes 9 Mothers unique

  • EDDA pairs passive acoustics with visual tracking and zero-RF engagement, unlike legacy C-UAS.
  • YC lists 9 Mothers as active, founded 2024, with 19 employees in Austin.
  • The company spans four products: EDDA, Vor, Atla, and Gleipnir.

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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
9 Mothers
$1.5M
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$2M
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$2.3M
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$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company Equity

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%

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