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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 C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & AutomationGovernment & Public SectorAI & Machine LearningDefense

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

2024

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What believers are saying

  • Spotter Global integrated GAX500-3D radar into EDDA on August 24, 2026.
  • YC Watcher reported $1.6 million in DoW sales by November 2026.
  • Fort Bragg tested EDDA on August 18, 2026, validating battlefield interest.

What critics are saying

  • EDDA depends on close-range kinetic defeat; one bad demo kills procurement momentum.
  • Shotgun-based point defense faces safety, logistics, and rules-of-engagement scrutiny in 2026.
  • If Forterra, Anduril, or DroneShield bundle better systems, 9 Mothers loses relevance.

What makes 9 Mothers unique

  • EDDA pairs passive acoustic sensing with visual tracking, avoiding radio-frequency emissions.
  • 9 Mothers ships a 23-kilogram turret for 10–100 meter FPV engagements.
  • The company sells directly to U.S. government buyers and prime contractors.

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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

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%

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