Shifters Raises $10.2M Seed for AI Ground Robotics

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Shifters, a technology company building AI-native autonomous robotic teams, has announced $10.2 million in Seed funding led by Ace Capital Partners. The round, announced on June 3, 2026, brings the company’s total funding to $15 million. Participating investors include Aurelius Capital Management, Corner Ventures, Arkin Capital, STEP World, and Fresh Fund.

Shifters is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with operations across the U.S., the Middle East, and Europe. The funding will support what the company calls its Robots Go First mission, which centers on developing supervised autonomous ground robotic systems that help operators extend their reach, improve situational awareness, and preserve human life in dangerous environments.

The company has completed demonstrations of coordinated robotic entry and navigation with defense and security stakeholders. It plans to use the funding to expand its agentic AI capabilities, accelerate manufacturing readiness, and grow its existing footprint across the U.S., the Middle East, and Europe.