Epirus designs and builds cutting-edge, high-powered microwave products and solutions that transform industries. With our foothold in the defense industry, we’ve invented directed energy systems that surpass current capabilities. With this innovation, we are redefining modern day power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers. Epirus is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with a satellite office in Tysons, VA.
Location: United States, California, Torrance
Employees: 51-200
Total raised: $270M
Valuation: $1.35B
Founded date: 2018
Investors 7
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Bedrock | bedrockcap... |
| - | 9Yards Cap... | 9yards.vc |
| 06.03.2023 | DCVC | dcvc.com/ |
| - | Chapter 3 ... | chapter3.c... |
| 05.07.2025 | Manhattan ... | mvp.vc |
| - | Broom Vent... | broom.vent... |
| - | Red Cell P... | redcellpar... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 15.02.2022 | - | $200M | - |
| 17.12.2020 | Series B | $70M | Bedrock |
Mentions in press and media 18
| Date | Title | Description |
| 28.03.2026 | The Iran war is defense tech’s chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready | The war in Iran is forcing the U.S. government to consider integrating newer tech tools from defense startups into its battlefield strategy. The Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, or LUCAS, drone is one of the only major new U.S. syste... |
| 24.03.2026 | Why defense tech isn’t a typical startup game | - |
| 29.09.2025 | Vídeo: arma americana derruba 61 drones imediatamente | O melhor da tecnologia está no nosso canal no WhatsApp Entre Agora Nova arma utiliza feixe de micro-ondas para derrubar drones inimigos (imagem: divulgação/Epirus) Resumo A arma Leonidas, da Epirus, neutralizou 61 drones com um feixe de mic... |
| 05.03.2025 | Epirus Closes $250M Series D Funding | Epirus, a Torrance, CA-based technology company developing a microwave defense platform, raised $250M in Series D funding. The round was led by 8VC and Washington Harbour Partners LP, alongside a roster of return investors including StepSto... |
| 30.11.2023 | Defense startup Epirus CEO leaving to take new job at a public company | Defense startup Epirus is getting new leadership. TechCrunch has exclusively learned staff were informed at an all-hands meeting this morning that CEO Ken Bedingfield was leaving. The news was later confirmed by a company spokesperson, who ... |
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