Aechelon Technology is a privately owned company headquartered in the US, founded in 1998, employing approximately 160 individuals. The company specializes in software development, providing real-time computer graphics products for applications in training, simulation, and entertainment.
On April 27, 2026, Shield AI closed a $1.5 billion Series G funding round, reaching a post-money valuation of $12.7 billion, which represented a 140% increase from its $5.3 billion Series F valuation in March 2025. Advent International and JPMorgan Chase’s Security and Resiliency Initiative co-led the round. Previously, on March 29, 2026, Shield AI stated its intention to use a portion of the proceeds from its $1.5 billion Series G funding and $500 million in fixed-return preferred equity financing to acquire Aechelon Technology Inc., a simulation software company. This followed Shield AI's announcement on March 27, 2026, of its plans to acquire Aechelon Technology Inc. to expand its defense simulation and autonomy capabilities, alongside the combined $2 billion financing. Earlier, on March 26, 2026, funds managed by Blackstone committed $500 million in preferred equity financing and an additional $250 million delayed draw facility to support Shield AI’s future growth, as part of the total funding initiative.
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