Norwegian defence startup Stendr has raised 5.4 million USD in pre-seed funding to develop AI-driven multi-sensor systems for drone detection and tracking. The Oslo-based company targets modern autonomous drone threats with sovereign European technology. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs, the startup aims to give defenders the information to act.
https://tech.eu/2026/04/15/stendr-secures-54m-pre-seed-to-develop-ai-driven-defence-systems/

Stendr secures $5.4M pre-seed to develop AI-driven defence systems
Stendr, a Norwegian defence technology company, has raised $5.4 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round to advance its AI-native platform. The round was co-led by RainFall, ACME, and SkyFall, with participation from Sisyphus, Antler, StartupLab, Off Piste, and Andøya Ventures, alongside a syndicate of global technology founders and investors.Headquartered in Oslo, Stendr is developing a vertically integrated technology stack that combines hardware and software with artificial intelligence…

