APEX
Open-source adaptive payload exchange standard for swapping small-drone payloads in the field.


Startup · United States
HQ Los AngelesFounded 2023201-500 employees
Multi-domain suite of smart mass manufacturable defense systems.
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Series C | $250M | $2.50B | American Strategic Technology Fund, Sequoia Capital | Allen & Company, Dylan Field, Interlagos, Spark Capital, Thiel Capital, Valor Equity Partners | Confirmed |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Series B | $75.0M | — | Sequoia Capital | Interlagos, Vy Capital US | Confirmed |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Series A | $35.0M | — | Vy Capital US | D3, Interlagos, Sequoia Capital | Confirmed |
| May 20, 2024 | Seed | $10.9M | — | Sequoia Capital | — | Reported |
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Dominance Program | Competing bidder | Production | Reported |
Open-source adaptive payload exchange standard for swapping small-drone payloads in the field.

FPV drone with modular payload support and resilient communications.
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damian Oso · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Marines)

Tactical ground control station designed for resilient drone communications.
Photo: Neros Technologies · Editorial use (company media kit)
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance headquarters | Headquarters | Torrance, CA, United States | Operating | Confirmed |
| Millennium One (M-1) factory | Factory | Los Angeles, CA, United States | Operating · 2026 | Confirmed |
Founder
Founder
Co-Founder and CEO
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Commercial
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Autonomy Mechatronics Engineer (Hardware & Test) ↗
Torrance, California, United States · Engineering
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Autonomy Platform & Runtime Lead ↗
Torrance, California, United States · Other
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Business Development Associate - CENTCOM ↗
Remote · Commercial
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CODEC Video Compression Engineer/Developer ↗
Torrance, California, United States · Engineering
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Torrance, California, United States · Engineering
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Torrance, California, United States · Engineering
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CX2 · Mar 2, 2026 · Supports Organization
“CX2 and Neros today announced a strategic partnership”
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Neros Technologies is revolutionizing the defense sector by vertically integrating the production of unmanned systems within the United States, ensuring a”
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“This company designs and manufactures advanced, scalable tactical drone systems and ground control stations for defense applications, emphasizing American-made”
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · description, Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · website
“about: Delivering credible deterrence for America and its allies by mass manufacturing robotic defense systems. Current mission: 1 million drones per year.”
Neros · Sep 30, 2026 · Supports Facility, Role, System, System · maturity
“TORRANCE, California — September 30, 2026”
Neros · Aug 11, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount, Funding round · investors, Funding round · post money valuation usd, Role, System
“TORRANCE, California — August 11, 2026 — Neros Technologies has announced a $250M Series C at a post money valuation of $2.5B co-led by Sequoia Capital and American Strategic Technology Fund (ASTF) with participation by Interlagos, Valor Equity Partners, Allen & Company, Thiel Capital, Spark Capital, and Dylan Field.”
Neros · Nov 10, 2025 · Supports System
“The U.S. Army package also includes Flatbow, an upgraded soldier-borne variant of Neros’ Crossbow Ground Control System.”
Neros · Supports Organization, Organization · aliases, System
“Proven in combat and designed for scale — Neros is building robotic defense systems across multiple domains to arm America and its allies.”
Supports System
“A compact, highly maneuverable airframe built for confined and indoor environments, with the versatility to serve as a training platform.”
Neros Technologies · Nov 10, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“**EL SEGUNDO, California – November 10, 2025** – Today, Neros has closed its $75M Series B fundraising led by Sequoia Capital with participation from Vy Capital US and Interlagos. This round immediately follows a period of rapid production scaling, significant revenue growth, and successful customer deployments — including a large drone purchase from the U.S. Marine Corps and Neros’ selection as one of the primary suppliers of FPV drones to the U.S. Army through the Purpose-Built Attritable System (PBAS) program.”
Los Angeles Business Journal · Apr 14, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“has raised $35 million in series A funding”
Reuters · May 20, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount
“has raised $10.9 million in a seed round from Sequoia Capital”
Neros Technologies (LinkedIn) · Supports Funding round · amount
“Today, live at Manifest Demo Day, we announced our $35M Series A led by Vy Capital”
Neros · Feb 19, 2026 · Supports Facility
“Our 250,000-square-foot facility in Los Angeles will serve as Neros’s new global headquarters”
USAspending.gov · Supports Facility · city, Organization · legal name
“Recipient: NEROS, INC.; UEI: JC6XP8B7EC51; Address: 19681 PACIFIC GATEWAY DR, TORRANCE, CA 90502”
Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders
“{"founders": [{"id": "olaf-hichwa", "type": "person", "value": "Olaf Hichwa"}, {"id": "soren-monroe-anderson-8441", "type": "person", "value": "Soren Monroe-Anderson"}]}”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“APAC Operations Director”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Autonomy - Computer Vision Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Autonomy - Controls Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Autonomy - State Estimation Engineer”
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“Business Development Associate”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Country Manager - Ukraine”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Director Electrical Engineering”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Electrical Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Embedded Software Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Engineering Chief of Staff to CTO”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Environmental Health & Safety Lead”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“FPV Flight Instructor”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“FPV Production Qualifications Test Pilot”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Full-Stack Software Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Global Supply Manager”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Head of Autonomy”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Head of Government Affairs”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Infrastructure & Systems Administrator”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Manufacturing Operations Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mechanical Assembly Technician”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mission Support Specialist”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Mission Support Specialist - Europe”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Principal Electrical Engineer”
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“Principal RF Engineer”
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“Senior Electrical Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior/Lead Development Test Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior Mechanical Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“Senior RF Engineer”
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“Supplier Quality Engineer”
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“Test Automation Engineer”
Black Flag · Supports Job posting
“VP of Legal/General Counsel”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"company_size": "201-500 employees"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "98450323", "company_name": "Neros Technologies", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Torrance, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4417446637", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What You Will Be Doing We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and expansion of our internal motor manufacturing operations. This role will lead our motor manufacturing from initial equipment bring-up through serial production. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with hands-on execution to optimize processes and ensure scalable, high-quality output. Responsibilities Process Optimization: Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for brushless DC (BLDC) motor assembly Production Tooling & Automation: Specify, procure, and maintain specialized production equipment (e.g., stator winding machines, magnet insertion fixtures, dynamic balancers, and automated soldering stations) Quality & Yield Improvement: Analyze production defects, determine root causes of motor failures (such as shorts, bearing noise, or unbalance), and implement corrective actions to maximize yield Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create and maintain detailed work instructions, tooling documentation, and quality control checklists for assembly technicians DFM (Design for Manufacturing): Collaborate closely with the R&D/Design team to ensure next-generation motor designs are optimized for scalable, cost-effective, and repeatable mass production Vendor & Supply Coordination: Work with suppliers to ensure the quality and consistency of incoming raw materials (e.g., Japanese NSK/NMB bearings, Neodymium magnets, high-purity copper wiring, and aluminum bells) You should have the following Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field 3 years minimum of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally directly involving electric motors, rotating machinery, or high-precision electromechanical assembly Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of brushless motor architecture (stators, rotors, magnetic circuits, KV ratings) Hands-on experience with precision winding techniques and balancing equipment Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor) for designing jigs, fixtures, and line layouts Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with both line operators and executive leadership Nice to Have Experience managing equipment vendors, particularly Mandarin-speaking suppliers An established network of industry contacts for automation equipment, tooling, and metal component sourcing Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership while maintaining clear and effective communication with cross-functional teams US Salary Range $149,500 - $209,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Motors", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:37.983Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "98450323", "company_name": "Neros Technologies", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Kyiv Metropolitan Area", "job_posted_time": "3 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4418213289", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What You Will Be Doing As an early Neros employee, you will get to help decide the direction of our future. We are looking for someone who can write the embedded software on the Neros Archer platform including flight control and radio link code. You will be developing embedded firmware for microcontrollers used within FPV Drones and their support electronics, debugging hardware & firmware problems, supporting requirements development including review, feasibility, and architecture and supporting testing including creating test cases, reviewing test plans and executing tests. You should have the following BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience Strong C development skills for embedded applications Hands-on work with embedded communication protocols - e.g. I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet Experience developing in bare-metal or RTOS firmware environments Experience integrating sensors and other external components Comfortable with hardware & software tools - e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, JTAG/SWD Debuggers, etc… Experience using Git including development workflows Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment Nice to haves Experience with ARM Cortex-M processors - e.g. STM32 Experience with FPV Drone software including Betaflight, ExpressLRS, PX4, Ardupilot, etc. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Firmware Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:39.773Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "98450323", "company_name": "Neros Technologies", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Kyiv Metropolitan Area", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4418214244", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What You Will Be Doing Neros Tech is looking for a UAV Systems Engineer to work on prototyping and improving unmanned aerial platforms. If you have hands-on experience with FPV, electronics, and firmware, we'd love to have you on the team! Responsibilities Assembling FPV drone prototypes of various classes Installing and connecting electronic components: FC, ESC, GPS, VTX, RX, antennas, PDB Soldering, cable routing, and maintenance of connectors and power systems Configuring Betaflight, calibrating sensors Diagnosing overheating, vibrations, and failures; relaying technical feedback to engineers Repairing prototypes after test flights Documenting the assembly process: maintaining build notes and wiring diagrams Working with measuring instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer) Testing drones post-assembly, analyzing logs, optimizing parameters Participating in the improvement of UAV design and configuration You should have the following 1+ year of hands-on experience with FPV / robotics Experience with Fusion360 / SolidWorks at the level of 3D printing Experience building drones from scratch: soldering, assembly, configuration Understanding and hands-on experience with control systems: ELRS, CRSF, SBUS Experience configuring and working with Betaflight / INAV / ArduPilot Nice to have Hands-on experience with 3D printing and 3D printer maintenance (priority) SMD soldering experience (priority) Experience with video systems: Analog 5.8, DJI, Walksnail, HDZero Understanding of VTX, antennas, RSSI/LQ, and RF interference Basic electronics knowledge: PDB, LiPo/Li-ion, BEC/step-down Understanding of STM32 (F4/F7/H7), UART/SPI/I2C/CAN Experience with Linux, Raspberry Pi, GStreamer, OpenHD English at B2 level Piloting skills Show more Show less", "job_title": "UAV Systems Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:37.108Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "98450323", "company_name": "Neros Technologies", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Torrance, CA", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4456034961", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems America and its allies needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter future conflicts, or else win them. We’re building a lean Marketing organization of creatives and operators who want to move fast, take extreme ownership, build a brand from the ground up, and tell the Neros story. What You Will Be Doing You’ll own Neros’ entire video post-production pipeline: edit, color, and sound, as well as asset management, versioning, and platform-specific formatting. Partnering with videographers and designers on the Marketing team, you’ll produce long-form docu-style edits, social cut downs, product sizzle reels, factory tours, company milestone announcements, and anything else we need to tell the Neros story. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end video editing workflow at Neros including edit, color, sound, VFX, and formatting Manage multiple concurrent video projects of varying scope and complexity Manage multi-platform versioning for web, social, and brand activations Work closely with Marketing leadership to implement rapid feedback loops You should have the following 5+ years in video editing, preferably in action sports, motor sports, defense, aerospace, robotics, tech, or hardware industries Expert level experience in editing software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and a professional audio workflow (Pro Tools, Audition, or similar) Demonstrated experience delivering against a spectrum of storytelling such as docu-style, high-energy sizzles, and commercial-grade output Demonstrated experience shaping narrative in visual storytelling Demonstrated experience owning a digital asset management tool (Frame, BrandFolder, etc.) Enthusiasm for low-structure, high velocity startups where you’ll lean on your judgment and creative instincts more than pre-defined process Excellent verbal and written communication skills Meticulous attention to detail A portfolio that clearly delineates where editing was a sole versus shared responsibility, and what specific deliverables you owned in group efforts Nice to have Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Houdini Experience with motion design US Salary Range $130,500 – $144,500 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package. We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Video Editor", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:37.469Z"}”
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "98450323", "company_name": "Neros Technologies", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/neros-tech?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Kyiv Metropolitan Area", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4462368304", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What You Will Be Doing As an Operations Project Manager, you will drive complex cross-functional initiatives that sit across teams and do not always have a natural functional owner. You will turn high-level business objectives into structured execution plans, bring the right stakeholders together, and ensure projects move from idea to completion. This role is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, creates structure quickly, and takes ownership of outcomes rather than simply coordinating tasks. Responsibilities Lead cross-functional operational projects from initial idea through execution and completion Translate business objectives into clear project plans, milestones, deliverables, owners, and deadlines Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle Identify and track dependencies, risks, blockers, and key decisions Maintain clear visibility into project status and proactively escalate issues when necessary Drive business operations and organizational initiatives that require coordination across multiple functions Work with external advisors, partners, and service providers when required Maintain clear project documentation, action trackers, and decision logs Support the launch of new operational processes and company-wide initiatives Ensure completed projects are transitioned to the appropriate long-term functional owner Continuously identify opportunities to make cross-functional execution simpler and more effective You should have the following 3–5+ years of experience in Project Management, Business Operations, Program Management, or a similar role Proven experience independently managing complex cross-functional projects from start to finish Strong ability to turn ambiguous or high-level objectives into structured and executable plans Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills Strong ownership mindset and consistent follow-through Ability to manage several projects and competing priorities simultaneously Strong written communication, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to identify risks early and escalate issues effectively English at approximately B1+ level for collaboration with international stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities and requirements may evolve Nice to have Experience in startups, hardware, defense tech, manufacturing, or other regulated environments Experience coordinating projects across international teams Experience working with external advisors, partners, or regulatory stakeholders Experience building operational processes or project management practices from scratch Show more Show less", "job_title": "Operations Project Manager", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T04:47:38.877Z"}”
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