Mara
San Francisco, United States
◆ Total Raised
$7M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
San Francisco, United States
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
1-10
◆ Links
◆ About Mara
Mara develops Spike, a mass-deployable counter-drone system with autonomous interceptors designed to counter FPV swarm attacks.
◆ What sets it apart
Spike combines persistent sensing with low-cost autonomous interceptors in a portable, distributed system built to defeat jam-resistant FPV drone swarms at scale.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerMilitary and government organizations, plus commercial critical infrastructure operators
◆ Notable
- Raised $7 million in pre-seed funding led by Khosla Ventures
- Completed successful live field trials in the US and Europe
- Selected by a16z Speedrun for support
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Khosla Venturespre-seed
◆ Funding rounds
26 Aug 2026
Led by Khosla Ventures
With a16z's Speedrun accelerator, Night Capital, Palmdrive, Protagonist, Freedom Fund, Indicator Fund, a16z Speedrun, Palmdrive Capital
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◆ FAQ
What does Mara do?
Mara develops Spike, a mass-deployable counter-drone system with autonomous interceptors designed to counter FPV swarm attacks.
Where is Mara based?
Mara is based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2024.
How much has Mara raised?
Mara has raised $7M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in Mara?
Investors in Mara include Khosla Ventures, a16z Speedrun, Night Capital, Palmdrive, Protagonist, Freedom Fund and Indicator Fund.