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Overview
ZeroMark develops defense technology focused on counter-drone solutions for military use. Its flagship product, the ZeroMark Fire Control System (FCS), turns standard rifles into counter-UAS weapons by adding an AI-powered auto-aiming system that uses machine vision (electro-optical cameras and LiDAR) and a motorized buttstock to detect, track, and engage fast-moving, low-altitude drones. The FCS can be installed on various rifles in about 30 seconds with no tools, and it performs prediction and ballistic calculations to adjust the weapon’s aim, creating a virtual pivot between shooter and rifle. This enables soldiers to hit small drones at longer distances with greater accuracy, while keeping human decision-making in control. The system is currently undergoing tests with the U.S. Marines. Overall, ZeroMark aims to provide portable, effective counter-UAS capabilities for dismounted personnel that improve mission success and protect troops amidst evolving drone threats.
About ZeroMark
Industries
Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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What believers are saying
- ZeroMark raised $7 million seed funding in May 2024 from a16z and Ground Up Ventures.
- U.S. Marines showcased the ZeroMark FCS in October 2024, creating near-term credibility.
- Drone attacks in Ukraine and the Red Sea keep military counter-UAS demand urgent through 2026.
What critics are saying
- ZeroMark still lacks public procurement awards; Marines testing in 2024 never became a contract.
- Rifle-mounted lethality invites Pentagon, Congress, and NATO scrutiny over autonomous weapons policy.
- Anduril, Epirus, and DroneShield can outspend ZeroMark, compressing margins before 2027.
What makes ZeroMark unique
- ZeroMark's motorized buttstock physically adjusts aim, unlike software-only counter-drone systems.
- The system installs on standard rifles in about 30 seconds, preserving infantry workflows.
- Marine Corps Hawaii testing in October 2024 validated a portable, soldier-carried counter-UAS form factor.
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↑ 0%ZeroMark, a defense technology company specializing in advanced counter-drone solutions and precision targeting systems, has secured Series A funding. The investment round included participation from What If, Intrepid, Beaten Zone Ventures, AeroX, Gaingels, and Calm.
ZeroMark, a defense technology startup, has secured $7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Ground Up Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from New York Ventures. This investment will accelerate the development of ZeroMark's AI-powered auto-aiming system for transforming standard infantry rifles into effective counter-drone solutions.
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About ZeroMark
Industries
Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
ZeroMark is Hiring for 10 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today