Picogrid

• Legion

Facilities & manufacturing

• Facility

  2025-05-29 - Picogrid opened an El Segundo manufacturing facility for defense hardware and software infrastructure. - defense hardware and software infrastructure - El Segundo, California

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Orders & commitments

• Order / commitment

  2026-04-16 - Picogrid was awarded a contract to deploy Legion and Expeditionary Command and Control Nodes for XVIII Airborne Corps battlefield systems integration. - XVIII Airborne Corps integration contract - battlefield systems integration program

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• Order / commitment

  2026-02-03 - Picogrid won a $9.3 million U.S. Air Force award to transition Legion from pilots to a multi-year operational presence at selected installations. - Legion open integration layer - selected installations

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• Order / commitment

  2025-09-10 - Picogrid won a $3.2 million U.S. Air Force contract for Legion software and Helios hardware integration. - Legion and Helios integration program

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• Order / commitment

  2025-06-02 - The U.S. Army awarded Picogrid a $1.1 million contract to deploy Legion for connecting legacy systems, sensors, weapons, TAK and mission software. - contract value

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• Operating use

  2026-04-30 - The Army Joint Innovation Outpost deployed Picogrid technology in support of contingency operations involving fielded sensors, autonomous systems and mission tools. - Picogrid Legion / fielded mission systems - contingency operations environment

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• Legion with EchoGuard

  Reference Design - Connected - Picogrid lists Echodyne EchoGuard as an exact integration for Legion.

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Supply chain relationships

• Guardian RF

  Inbound - Sensing And Perception - Guardian RF Scout sensors were integrated with Picogrid nodes for the Vandenberg Space Force Base security contract

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• United States Air Force

  Outbound - Software - Picogrid supplies Legion open integration platform for U.S. Air Force installation integration programme

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• United States Army

  Outbound - Software - Picogrid supplies Legion battlefield integration platform for U.S. Army battlefield-integration contract

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• 2026-05-29 - Series A - $45M - Picogrid raises USD 45M Series A for open defense integration layer

  valuation: $299.3M - Bessemer Venture Partners led Picogrid $45M Series A to expand defense integration ecosystem across 100+ systems. - source: globenewswire.com

• 2024-03-27 - Seed - $12M - Picogrid raises $12 million seed round for defense systems integration

  Picogrid raised $12M seed led by Initialized Capital for Legion cloud-based API connecting autonomous systems. - source: geospatialworld.net

• Alumni Ventures - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2024-03-27 - latest 2026-05-29
• Credo Ventures - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2024-03-27 - latest 2026-05-29
• Giant Step Capital - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2024-03-27 - latest 2026-05-29
• Initialized Capital - Lead - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2024-03-27 - latest 2026-05-29
• Starburst Ventures - Participant - VC - 2 funding events - repeat backer - first seen 2024-03-27 - latest 2026-05-29
• Bessemer Venture Partners - Lead - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-05-29
• Domino Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2024-03-27
• GSBackers - Participant - Unknown - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-05-29
• Washington Harbour - Participant - Angel / Individual - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-05-29

• Zane Mountcastle - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Leads Picogrid's product and defense-market strategy around vendor-neutral integration for sensors, drones, unmanned systems, and mission software.
• Martin Slosarik - Co-Founder and Head of Growth - Represents Picogrid's growth, partner ecosystem, and government-facing integration strategy across defense mission systems.

Events

• 2026-07-09 - Contract Award - NATO DIANA selects Picogrid, Hadean, Flai and Matrix Pro Sims for Decision Superiority challenge

  Each selected company receives €100,000 to integrate and demonstrate its technology in NATO’s Maven Smart System environment. The four companies cover sensor and autonomy integration, AI simulation and decision support, LiDAR processing, and military wargaming. Teams will work directly with NATO stakeholders on mission-relevant demonstrations.

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• 2026-05-29 - Funding - Picogrid raises USD 45M Series A for open defense integration layer

  Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, joined by Washington Harbour, GSBackers, Initialized, Starburst, Credo, Giant Step and Alumni Ventures. Picogrid said its integration ecosystem spans more than 100 defense systems and supports U.S. and allied deployments. Forge certificate data reports a USD 299.3 million post-money valuation at USD 7.42 per share.

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• 2026-05-18 - Demonstration - Picogrid and Hoverfly demonstrate persistent aerial sensing at Scarlet Dragon

  Picogrid integrated a Hoverfly Spectre tethered drone with its Legion platform during the Scarlet Dragon exercise. The Hoverfly Spectre provided continuous aerial sensing from 200 feet while Legion connected the sensor feed into a broader operational picture. The demonstration showed persistent low-altitude sensing for threat detection using a tethered UAS and unmanned-systems command platform.

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• 2026-05-12 - Market Signal - Picogrid joins U.S. Army Right to Integrate sprint at Fort Carson

  The U.S. Army invited Picogrid to join its Right to Integrate sprint at Fort Carson. Picogrid brought Expeditionary C2 Nodes and Legion as an orchestration layer for vendor-neutral interoperability. The sprint included Army leaders and major defense companies working to open interfaces and reduce vendor lock-in.

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• 2026-04-30 - Deployment - Joint Innovation Outpost deploys Picogrid technology for contingency operations

  The Army's Joint Innovation Outpost deployed Picogrid technology in support of contingency operations. The deployment supports Army users working with rapidly fielded sensors, autonomous systems, and mission tools. The event provides a deployment signal for Picogrid's operational use beyond lab or pilot settings.

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• 2026-04-16 - Contract Award - Picogrid awarded XVIII Airborne Corps contract for battlefield systems integration

  Picogrid was awarded a contract to support XVIII Airborne Corps modernization work. The contract deploys Legion and Expeditionary Command and Control Nodes to integrate sensors, response systems, and mission software. The work focuses on rapid onboarding of battlefield technologies, including counter-UAS systems, in limited-connectivity environments.

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• 2026-03-18 - Regulatory - Picogrid Legion receives FedRAMP High authorization

  Picogrid said Legion received FedRAMP High Authority to Operate for U.S. government cloud security. The authorization covers a systems integration platform used to connect sensors, robots, drones and software systems. The milestone gives federal agencies a cyber-compliant path to adopt Legion for unmanned-system integration.

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• 2026-02-23 - Partnership - Picogrid and Guardian RF partner on drone defense for Vandenberg launch operations

  Picogrid and Guardian RF partnered to deliver drone-defense capabilities for space launch operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The partnership connects counter-drone sensing and mission-system integration for launch-site security. The event shows Picogrid extending Legion-enabled workflows into spaceport protection and critical infrastructure defense.

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• 2026-02-03 - Contract Award - Picogrid wins $9.3 million Air Force award for Legion integration layer

  Picogrid won a $9.3 million Air Force contract to modernize security operations at select installations. The award transitions Legion from pilot programs to a multi-year operational presence at key sites. The Air Force awarded the contract under SBIR Phase III authority.

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• 2026-01-23 - Capability - Picogrid and 1st Cavalry Division advance integrated counter-drone defense

  Picogrid worked with the 1st Cavalry Division to advance integrated counter-drone defense for the U.S. Army. The effort used Legion to connect counter-UAS systems into a more unified operational workflow. The event demonstrates Picogrid's role in integrating sensors and response systems for deployed Army units.

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• 2025-12-18 - Partnership - Picogrid and CX2 bring spectrum sensing into Army air-defense architecture

  Picogrid and CX2 announced work to bring spectrum sensing into the Army's air-defense architecture. The collaboration connects RF sensing with broader air-defense and mission-system workflows. The event strengthens Picogrid's role as an integration layer for counter-UAS and air-defense systems.

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• 2025-09-10 - Contract Award - Picogrid wins $3.2 million Air Force contract for Legion and Helios integration

  Picogrid won a $3.2 million Air Force contract involving Legion software and Helios hardware. The work supports integration of autonomous systems, sensors, drones, ISR systems, and mobile devices into military networks. Picogrid said the contract also funds improvements to Helios to make the hardware lighter and easier to manufacture.

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• 2025-07-31 - Partnership - Picogrid partners with Skydio for multi-drone mission integration

  Picogrid partnered with Skydio to integrate autonomous drones into Legion. The partnership supports multi-drone operations and critical-mission workflows. The integration extends Picogrid's partner ecosystem with a major U.S. autonomous drone supplier.

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• 2025-06-02 - Contract Award - U.S. Army awards Picogrid $1.1 million contract for Legion battlefield integration

  The U.S. Army awarded Picogrid a $1.1 million contract to deploy Legion for connecting siloed military systems. The work is led by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. Legion links legacy systems, sensors, weapons, TAK, and other mission-critical software into a shared operational interface.

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• 2025-05-29 - Production Milestone - Picogrid opens new El Segundo manufacturing facility

  Picogrid opened a new facility in El Segundo, California. The expansion increased domestic capacity for the company's defense hardware and software infrastructure. The facility supports Picogrid's work connecting field hardware, sensors, and mission software for military users.

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• 2024-03-27 - Funding - Picogrid raises $12 million seed round for defense systems integration

  Picogrid raised a $12 million seed round led by Initialized Capital. The funding supports product development, manufacturing expansion, and partnerships with defense OEMs. The company described Legion as a cloud-based API for connecting and controlling third-party autonomous systems.

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• 2023-08-15 - Contract Award - Picogrid clinches $950 million Air Force JADC2 IDIQ contract slot

  Picogrid was added to a $950 million Air Force JADC2 IDIQ contract vehicle. The award positioned Picogrid's sensor-integration technology for Air Force and Indo-Pacific mission-system modernization. The vehicle provided an early federal pathway for Picogrid's defense integration platform.

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Relationships

• Hoverfly Technologies

  Technology Partner - Picogrid integrates Hoverfly tethered UAS data into Legion for persistent aerial sensing and low-altitude threat detection.

• XVIII Airborne Corps

  Battlefield Integration Customer - Picogrid was awarded a contract to deploy Legion and Expeditionary C2 Nodes for XVIII Airborne Corps systems integration.

• United States Air Force

  Air Force Award Customer - Picogrid won a $9.3 million U.S. Air Force award for Legion operational integration at selected installations.

• U.S. Air Force

  Customer - Picogrid won a US$3.2 million U.S. Air Force contract for Legion software and Helios hardware integration.

• United States Army

  Legion Integration Customer - The U.S. Army awarded Picogrid a contract to deploy Legion for battlefield integration.

• NATO DIANA

  Autonomy Accelerator Programme - NATO DIANA selected Picogrid for a €100,000 Decision Superiority integration and demonstration programme.

• Guardian RF

  Counter UAS Integration Partner - Guardian RF and Picogrid integrated passive RF sensing and command-and-control nodes for drone defense at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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Context tags

• Mission-critical edge software - Peer Group - strongest_10_profile_product_enrichment_2026_05_25
• Defence robotics systems integration - Capability - strongest_10_profile_product_enrichment_2026_05_25
• Defence mission-systems stack - Stack Layer - Picogrid Orion is a command-and-control interface for integrated unmanned assets, surveillance, awareness, and response.
• Defence communications supplier - Stack Layer - strongest_10_profile_product_enrichment_2026_05_25
• Physical AI data infrastructure - Stack Layer - strongest_10_profile_product_enrichment_2026_05_25

• NATO DIANA selects Picogrid, Hadean, Flai and Matrix Pro Sims for Decision Superiority challenge

  2026-07-09 · Order / contract · NATO DIANA selected Picogrid, Hadean, Flai and Matrix Pro Sims for its Decision Superiority challenge, providing €100,000 to each company for integration and demonstration work.

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• Picogrid awarded XVIII Airborne Corps contract for battlefield systems integration

  2026-04-16 · Order / contract · Picogrid awarded contract for XVIII Airborne Corps modernization deploying Legion and Expeditionary C2 Nodes.

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• Picogrid wins $9.3 million Air Force award for Legion integration layer

  2026-02-03 · Order / contract · Picogrid won $9.3M USAF contract to modernize security operations at select installations under SBIR Phase III.

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• Picogrid wins $3.2 million Air Force contract for Legion and Helios integration

  2025-09-10 · Order / contract · Picogrid won a $3.2M USAF contract for Legion software and Helios hardware integration.

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• U.S. Army awards Picogrid $1.1 million contract for Legion battlefield integration

  2025-06-02 · Order / contract · U.S. Army awarded Picogrid $1.1M to deploy Legion for connecting siloed military systems at CERL.

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• Picogrid clinches $950 million Air Force JADC2 IDIQ contract slot

  2023-08-15 · Order / contract · Picogrid was added to a $950M Air Force JADC2 IDIQ contract for sensor-integration and mission-system modernization.

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